Sycamore Family,

Homecoming Week is Here! There is nothing quite like Homecoming at Indiana State University, and this week is a great opportunity for our Sycamore family, students, alumni, donors, fans, friends and community members to come together and celebrate all that makes Indiana State special.

We have an exciting week ahead, with plenty happening across campus and throughout Terre Haute. Take advantage of it all! Come back to campus, reconnect with old friends, bring the family, enjoy the beautiful fall weather, tailgate and cheer on our Sycamores.

Friday, October 9
6:00 p.m. – Swimming & Diving vs. Illinois State 
FREE ADMISSION – Vigo County Aquatic Center

Saturday, October 10
9:00 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
Come out early and line the streets to support our students, alumni and organizations as we celebrate Homecoming together.

1:00 p.m. - Football vs. Youngstown State
Memorial Stadium – Click here to purchase your tickets!
Let's pack the stands and create an incredible Homecoming atmosphere for our Sycamores!

6:00 p.m. - Volleyball vs. Drake – I SU Arena
FREE ADMISSION - come back to campus Saturday evening and support our volleyball team.

Sunday, October 11
1 p.m. - Soccer vs. Drake – Memorial Stadium (Free Admission)
Keep the Homecoming weekend going and come support our Sycamore soccer team Sunday afternoon!

See the complete Homecoming schedule and event information:

Indiana State Homecoming Information

Looking ahead, there are even more great things happening across Sycamore Athletics:

Monday, October 12 — Meet the Sycamores
We aren't slowing down after Homecoming! Join us Monday evening for Meet the Sycamores as we officially welcome our men's and women's basketball teams and get ready for another exciting season of Sycamore Basketball.

Meet the Sycamores Information

And if you haven't already, now is the time to purchase your 2026-27 Sycamore Basketball season tickets. We want to see Hulman Center packed this season!

Purchase your basketball season tickets: Information HERE

Sunday, October 18 - Sycamore Baseball CureFA Game
Our baseball program will host its seventh annual CureFA Game as part of the fall baseball schedule. This is a tremendous event and an important cause that our program and community continue to support.

CureFA Game Information

2026 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships
Our staff continues to work hard preparing to welcome the NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championships to Terre Haute and Indiana State University's LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course. This is an incredible opportunity for our university, community and region   to showcase what makes Terre Haute and Indiana State special on a national stage.

More information: NCAA Cross Country Championship Information & Tickets

There is a lot happening around Indiana State, and we want our entire Sycamore family to be part of it.

So come home. Bring your family. Reconnect with friends. Tailgate. Enjoy the weather. Support our student-athletes. Explore campus. Enjoy Terre Haute.

Most importantly, let's show our student-athletes just how much Sycamore Nation cares.

Happy Homecoming, Sycamores!


 
Nathan Christensen
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Indiana State University