Homecoming 2025: Events for Students

Looking for ways to get involved and celebrate Laurier’s Homecoming 2025? You’re in the right place.

This year, Homecoming is being held Sept. 24-28 in Waterloo.

At its core, Homecoming is an annual tradition where alumni return to campus to celebrate and connect with the Laurier community through a variety of events.

The best part? Current students are encouraged to participate in numerous events, too! From attending sporting games, participating in social events, and networking with alumni, there are so many fun activities for you and your friends to show off your purple and gold pride!

Events for Current Students

Colours of Homecoming

Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | The Quad (Rain Location: P111) | Drop-in

Stop by and create your own tie dye purple and gold swag ahead of Homecoming weekend! Bandanas and scrunchies will be provided. Available while quantities last.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Thursday, Sept. 25 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Lazaridis Hall | Drop-in

Get creative and craft a friendship bracelet for yourself or someone special. All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination and leave with a colourful keepsake.

Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 10 a.m. | The Quad | No registration required

Free to all current students, start your day off with a delicious breakfast, law games, and so much more.

Fan Fest

Saturday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 11 a.m. - end of half time | University Stadium Parking Lot | No ticket required

Free to all current students, stop by the University Stadium Parking Lot for all kinds of fun before heading into the football game. More details coming soon!

Homecoming Football Game

Saturday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 1 p.m. | University Stadium | Ticket required

This Homecoming, the Golden Hawks are taking on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues for our annual Homecoming football game. Here's everything you need to know:

• This game has sold out in advance for the last four years, so be sure to buy you ticket ASAP before they sell out.
• Gates open at noon and kick-off is at 1 p.m., so be sure to arrive early.
• The first 500 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive Golden Hawks Hawaiian shirt.
• We want to see you decked out in all your purple and gold spirit!
• There will be plenty of giveaways throughout the game.

Homecoming Clean-Up

Sunday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 11:30 a.m. | Starting in The Quad | Arrive on time

Join the EcoHawks and Healthy Lifestyles to help make Laurier a cleaner and brighter place by cleaning up our Waterloo campus the morning after Homecoming. Wilf's appetizers will be provided for clean-up participants after the clean-up.

Additional Games and Exhibitions

• Men’s Baseball Game: Wednesday, Sept. 24 | Starting at 7 p.m. | Bechtel Park
• Women’s Basketball Exhibition: Thursday, Sept. 25 | Starting at 7 p.m. | Athletic Complex Gym
• Men’s Lacrosse Game: Saturday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 1:30 p.m. | Ansley Alumni Field
• Men’s Baseball Game: Saturday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 3 p.m. | Jack Couch Park
• Women’s Hockey Exhibition: Sunday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 10:30 a.m. | Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
• Women’s Soccer Game: Sunday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 1 p.m. | Ansley Alumni Field
• Men’s Soccer Game: Sunday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 3:15 p.m. | Ansley Alumni Field
• Women’s Rugby Match: Sunday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 4 p.m. | Columbia Ice Field

Student Safety

As you think about your plans to participate in Homecoming festivities, be sure to remind yourself what it means to be a Laurier Golden Hawk, how you represent yourself to our alumni and the cities of Waterloo and Brantford, and the impact of your choices. Most importantly, please think about your safety. Information about safe and respectful behavior, as well as police presence and fines, is available on the Safety Tips page. Be smart. Stay safe. Be respectful.