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Let the Good Times Roar

A&M-San Antonio has officially announced its 2026 Homecoming theme: Mardi Gras! Save the dates from Feb. 15 – 21, 2026 and join us for some Mardi Gras fun as we have spirit board decorating, a chili cookoff, Domecoming, our Jaguar Den Tailgate, and more. Join us February 15-21, 2026 for HoCo26, a weeklong celebration of Jaguars, past and present. Let the good times roar!
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Homecoming 2026 Events

*Note: This list is subject to change.*

Feb. 15

  • Spirit Board Decorating [student event], CAB Courtyard, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 16

  • Homecoming Luncheon [student event], CAB Courtyard, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Royal Roar & Rally, Rec Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Feb. 17

  • Transfer Beads of Fortune and Connection [student event], CAB Courtyard, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Students draw a mystery bead to reveal a “Mardi Gras fortune” — a positive, lighthearted message or affirmation about their semester.
  • Lunar (Chinese) New Year, CAB Vista Room, 12-3 p.m.
  • Nailed It: King’s Cake [student event], TBA, 1-3 p.m.
  • Fat Tuesday Film & Feast: The Princess & the Frog [student event], CAB Vista Room, 6:30-9 p.m.

Feb. 18

  • 2nd Annual HoCo Chili Cookoff, CAB Courtyard, 12-2 p.m.
  • Jaguar Meets Runway, South Ellipse and Sidewalk by Madla Statue, 1-3 p.m.
    • Runway show in collaboration with Influencer Club, Mays Center, and SHRM San Antonio to increase awareness of the Career Closet.
  • Beads & Backstories, Patriots' Casa Ceremony Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • A recruiting event for Homecoming where alumni Peer Leaders can come back to A&M-SA, reconnect, and share their stories with current students. This event will give students interested in becoming Peer Leaders an opportunity to learn about our office and how First-Year Experience supports students. 

Feb. 19

  • Pizza with the President [student event], Food Truck Lane, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Mask Decorating [student event], Patriots' Casa Ceremony Room, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
  • College of Business Alumni Dessert Party [invitation only], BLH Lobby, 4-5:30 p.m.
    • CoB alumni mixer is a meet and mingle event with alumni and college faculty, before the women's basketball game.
  • Second Line Parade to Game [student event], Patriots' Casa to Rec Center, 4:30-5 p.m.
  • Women’s Basketball vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Theme: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night, Rec Center, 5:30 p.m. GET TICKETS
  • Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Rec Center, 7:30 p.m. GET TICKETS

Feb. 20

  • Paws Up Day of Service, Various Locations, 9-11 a.m.
    • Join the Jaguar community for a celebration of servant leadership and selfless service. Volunteer with local nonprofits through community projects. Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community guests. Self-transportation required. Sign up on GivePulse.
  • Paws Up Day of Service, Various Locations, 1-3 p.m.
    • Join the Jaguar community for a celebration of servant leadership and selfless service. Volunteer with local nonprofits through community projects. Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community guests. Self-transportation required. Sign up on GivePulse.
  • President’s Leadership Class Alumni Mixer [invitation only], TBA, 4-6 p.m.
    • President's Leadership Class Alumni panel and networking mixer for students to mingle with alumni before heading to Domecoming.
  • College of Arts & Sciences Homecoming Event – Jaguar Masquerade [invitation only], Classroom Hall Lobby/South Patio, 4-6 p.m.
    • CoAS alumni mixer is a meet and mingle event with alumni and college faculty, before Domecoming.
  • Domecoming 2026, CAB Courtyard, 6-10 p.m.

Feb. 21

  • Jaguar Den Tailgate, TBA, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Alumni Awards Ceremony [invitation only], TBA, 10:30 a.m. – noon
  • Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Theme: Homecoming & Senior Day, Rec Center, 1 p.m. GET TICKETS
  • Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Rec Center, 3 p.m. GET TICKETS