Homecoming 2026
UTM Homecoming Week
Save the Date | October 31, 2026
No tricks and all treats: UTM Homecoming 2026 is set for October 31st. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for scheduling and event details. We hope to see you for the Skyhawk Spooktacular!
October 25–November 1, 2026
A Haunted UTM Homecoming
The University of Tennessee at Martin and Office of Alumni Relations invites alumni, students, families, and friends for a spirited Halloween celebration where campus traditions meets SCARY good Skyhawk spirit. This year’s theme is A Haunted UTM Homecoming, which brings nostalgic memories and the thrill of new experiences to life while creating a hauntingly fun Homecoming experience that’s unforgettable. Join us for one of our biggest celebrations as we celebrate the past, embrace the present, and create the ultimate orange and BOO experience for the whole community to enjoy!
Homecoming Apparel
Celebrate A Haunted UTM Homecoming in scary-good Skyhawk style! Purchase your official t-shirt, hoodie, or crewneck sweatshirt to show your orange and BOO spirit for UTM’s biggest celebration. This limited-edition apparel is pre-sale ONLY and brings UTM tradition and Halloween fun together to unleash unforgettable energy for Skyhawk Spooky season!
Order T-Shirts Order SweatshirtsWeeklong and Noteworthy Events
Baby Skyhawk Gear
Celebrate Skyhawk Spooky Season by sharing your family’s legacy and introducing the next generation of Skyhawks to the thrill and tradition of UT Martin! Order your exclusive Baby Skyhawk items with the link below!
Order Baby Skyhawk ItemsBanner Competition
UTM organizations will be unleashing scary, good Skyhawk energy with enchanting painted banners to represent school pride that captivates you to be spellbound by Skyhawk spirit. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to lookout for these banners!
Rope Pull Competition
The UTM Homecoming Rope Pull Competition will be taking place all week long. Be sure to come out to Pacer Pond, cheer on your favorite student organization, and come watch the championship brackets on Friday, October 30th! Stay tuned for more information on the schedule.
Pyramid & Pep Rally Competition
Keep the tradition alive and cheer on your favorite student organization at the Pyramid & Pep Rally Competition! Join the fun and get into the Skyhawk spooky spirit to cheer on the UTM Football team against the EIU Panthers. Tickets are still $5, and are available for purchase online.
Office Decorating
UTM colleges, departments, and regional centers are invited to share in A Haunted UTM Homecoming festivities by decorating their offices for students and guests to enjoy during the big week. More information on scheduling and voting will be available soon!
Quad City
Quad City is open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the entire community! Come showcase your Skyhawk spirit at this FREE event on the morning of our big Homecoming game. Don’t forget to come in your best costume and bring your kiddos for Tent or Treat on the quad!
Weeklong & Noteworthy Events
Banner Competition
UTM organizations will be decorating banners with orange, navy blue, & Skyhawks too—representing school pride proudly to cheers to 125 years of UT Martin! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Homecoming Banner on our Facebook page during our week-long celebration!
Cast your voteRope Pull
Be sure to come watch the final brackets this Friday, Oct. 10th, starting at 3 p.m.
Pyramid & Pep Rally
Cheer for your favorite student organization and join the pep rally fun to get into the Skyhawk spirit for the 2025 Homecoming Game against the WIU Leathernecks! Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and tickets are $5—CASH ONLY!
Baby Skyhawk Gear
Celebrate UTM’s 125th anniversary by sharing your family’s legacy and introducing the next generation of Skyhawks to the spirit and tradition of UT Martin! Order your exclusive Baby Skyhawk items now!
Shop for Baby SkyhawksOffice Decorating
UTM colleges, departments, and regional centers are invited to share in the Homecoming festivities by decorating their offices for students and guests to enjoy throughout the week. Contest rules and information will be available on Runway, soon!
Quad City
Quad City is open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members! Come showcase your Skyhawk spirit at this FREE event on the morning of our big game!
Quad City Map
Event Schedule
9 a.m. | Banner Competition Display | Paul Meek Library
4 p.m. | Rope Pull Competition | Pacer Pond
4 p.m. | Rope Pull Competition | Pacer Pond
7 p.m. | FlightCrew Lip Sync Competition | Festival Park—Martin Public Library
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | SGA Homecoming Election Voting | Runway
4 p.m. | Rope Pull (Alternate Rain Day) | Pacer Pond
7 p.m. | FlightCrew Lip Sync Contest (Alternate Rain Day) | Festival Park—Martin Public Library
3:30 p.m. | Rope Pull (Championship Bracket) | Pacer Pond
7 p.m. | Pyramid & Pep Rally Competition | Tom & Kathleen Elam Center
9 p.m. | BAC Legacy After Dark: The Legacy Kickback | Dunagan Alumni Center
8 a.m. | UTM ROTC 5K Run | Martin Running Company | Register for the 5k Online
9–11 a.m. | Rotaract—Phi Eta Sigma—SGA Can Sculpture Contest | UC Patio
9:30 a.m. | Chancellor’s Homecoming Brunch & Alumni Awards Program (INVITATION ONLY) | Paul Meek Library
10 a.m. | 20th Annual UTM Football Alumni Tailgate | Hardy Graham Stadium
10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Quad City | The Quad
11 a.m. | UTM Football Skyhawk Walk | The Quad
11 a.m.–2 p.m. | UTM Homecoming Brunch | UTM Dining Hall (Boling University Center)
11:33 a.m. | N.S. Koalition of A&D Honors 55 Years of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Kappa Chapter | BAC Garden (outside of Paul Meek Library)
12 p.m. | BAC The Ultimate Alumni Tailgate | Veterans Park
12:30 p.m. | 12:30 – Dr. Danny Pirtle Lamppost Dedication | Quad Side of Sociology Building
2 p.m. | UTM Football vs. Eastern Illinois University Homecoming Game | Hardy Graham Stadium
3 p.m. | UTM Alumni Softball Game | Bettye Giles Softball Field
7 p.m. | NPHC Homecoming Step Show | Tom and Kathleen Elam Center
9 p.m. | BAC—After Dark—The Masquerade Experience | Ava Manor
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | UTM Homecoming Brunch | UTM Dining Hall (Boling University Center)
Local Lodging
Martin: Hampton Inn, Days Inn by Wyndham, Econo Lodge
Fulton: Meadows Hotel
Union City: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hampton Inn, MainStay Suites, Sleep Inn
Milan: Hampton Inn, Milan Inn & Suites
Paris: The Lodge at Paris Landing, Hampton Inn by Hilton
Airbnb Locations: Martin, Union City, McKenzie, and Paris