Central Michigan University Athletics
Saturday, October 25
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
3:30 PM
Central Michigan University
vs
Massachusetts
Photo by: Sydney Kline '26 - @sydney.kline.photography
2025 Homecoming Central
10/19/2025 4:29:00 PM | Football, General, Our Stories
A variety of Central Michigan University Homecoming events are planned in and around CMU Athletics events; Kickoff on Saturday vs. Massachusetts is at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Athletics invites all alumni, friends, and family members this weekend to campus as Central Michigan University will celebrate 2025 Homecoming Weekend.
Sponsored by McLaren, kickoff for the annual Homecoming Football game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 against new MAC member Massachusetts at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Tickets are still available for the game. For ticket information or to buy Homecoming game tickets, click on this link, please call (989) 774-3045 or e-mail ticketcentral@cmich.edu. For those unable to attend Homecoming Weekend in Mount Pleasant, the football game will be streamed on ESPN+.
In addition to the football game, Central Michigan University has planned a variety of alumni and fan-friendly events. Scroll down below to view a list of Homecoming events. For more information and detailed description on each event, a complete list of Homecoming events at Central Michigan in and around campus is posted at this link.
Two other CMU Athletics teams will be in action in Mount Pleasant this weekend. In addition to the football game, CMU men's basketball hosts Saginaw Valley State in an exhibition game on Friday at 7 p.m. at McGuirk Arena. Admission is free for that contest. Wrestling hosts its Maroon & Gold Intrasquad Dual at the McGuirk Arena Wrestling facility on Sunday beginning at 2 p.m.
Multiple groups will be recognized during the football game, including the Homecoming Grand Marshals, the 2025 MAC champion Central Michigan gymnastics team, Chippewa Athletic Fund 1896 Club members, and Maroon & Gold Ambassadors. On Saturday morning before kickoff, Central Michigan will host its annual Homecoming parade. A variety of other on-campus Homecoming events will be announced by the university at a later date. Stay tuned for more details. Fans can stop at Fan Central to pick up "Beat UMass" buttons and rally towels.
"Homecoming weekend is a celebratory event for our great university and athletics program," Zyzelewski Family Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. "It's an excellent time for all of our students, student-athletes, alumni, family members, and fans to come out, show their Central Michigan support, and enjoy all of the planned events this weekend."
Homecoming is a Central Michigan tradition that began on Nov. 22, 1924, when the Chippewas defeated Alma 13-0. Central Michigan holds a 61-35-1 all-time record in Homecoming games (note: CMU did not play Homecoming games during four years from 1943-45 due to World War II and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). This year's game marks the 101st anniversary of Homecoming at Central Michigan. The Chippewas have claimed three of their last five Homecoming Games. The following link contains a complete history of Homecoming at Central Michigan dating back to the first event in 1924.
Below is a listing of events taking place during Homecoming Weekend. Join us as we celebrate 2025 Homecoming at Central Michigan!
2025 CENTRAL MICHIGAN HOMECOMING WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
To read about each of the scheduled events and for more information on each event, check this link at Full weekend schedule of events with links.
Thursday, October 23
Central Michigan Football Coaches Radio Show, 7 p.m. Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge, Soaring Eagle Casino
Friday, October 24
Annual Career Awareness Session With the CMU Latina Alumni Chapter, 1 p.m.
Coming Home Middle Michigan, 2 p.m.
Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Pre-Game at the Cabin, 5 p.m.
Welcome Mixer with the CMU Black Alumni Chapter, 6 p.m.
Alumni Takeover: Wayside Edition, 6 p.m.
Rock Rally, 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Saginaw Valley State, 7 p.m., McGuirk Arena (admission is free)
Black Alumni Chapter Encore Nightclub Party, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Special Olympics Michigan 5k Race, 8 a.m.
Band Alumni Coffee Hour, 8 a.m.
Rehearsal on the Stadium Field with the Marching Chips, 9 a.m.
Homecoming Breakfast for Art and Design Alumni, 9 a.m.
Community Coffee & Donuts, 9:30 a.m.
Alumni Breakfast, Celebrating the Class of 1975, 9:30 a.m.
Open House with the Honors Alumni Chapter, 9:30 a.m.
College of Business Administration Open House and Parade Viewing, 10 a.m.
CSE Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m.
2025 Homecoming Parade, 11 a.m.
Department of Art and Design Open House, 11 a.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Tailgate, 11:30 a.m.
Latina Alumni Chapter Tailgate Fiesta, 11:30 a.m.
Tailgate Lots Open, 11:30 a.m.
LI/SAI/VC Alumni Tailgate, Noon
Home Sweet Homecoming: Cider & Donuts with EHS, 12:30 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Races, 1 p.m.
2025 Homecoming Football Game vs. UMass, 3:30 p.m., Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, ESPN+
CMU vs. UMass with Affinity Chapters (Latina and Black Alumni), 3:30 p.m.
The Final Frame: Bowling Party with the Black Alumni Chapter, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 26
Wrestling Maroon & Gold Intrasquad Dual, McGuirk Arena Wrestling Room, 2 p.m.
CMU Athletics Trunk or Treat/Track or Treat, 2-4 p.m.
Italics: CMU Athletics sponsored event
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Sponsored by McLaren, kickoff for the annual Homecoming Football game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 against new MAC member Massachusetts at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Tickets are still available for the game. For ticket information or to buy Homecoming game tickets, click on this link, please call (989) 774-3045 or e-mail ticketcentral@cmich.edu. For those unable to attend Homecoming Weekend in Mount Pleasant, the football game will be streamed on ESPN+.
In addition to the football game, Central Michigan University has planned a variety of alumni and fan-friendly events. Scroll down below to view a list of Homecoming events. For more information and detailed description on each event, a complete list of Homecoming events at Central Michigan in and around campus is posted at this link.
Two other CMU Athletics teams will be in action in Mount Pleasant this weekend. In addition to the football game, CMU men's basketball hosts Saginaw Valley State in an exhibition game on Friday at 7 p.m. at McGuirk Arena. Admission is free for that contest. Wrestling hosts its Maroon & Gold Intrasquad Dual at the McGuirk Arena Wrestling facility on Sunday beginning at 2 p.m.
Multiple groups will be recognized during the football game, including the Homecoming Grand Marshals, the 2025 MAC champion Central Michigan gymnastics team, Chippewa Athletic Fund 1896 Club members, and Maroon & Gold Ambassadors. On Saturday morning before kickoff, Central Michigan will host its annual Homecoming parade. A variety of other on-campus Homecoming events will be announced by the university at a later date. Stay tuned for more details. Fans can stop at Fan Central to pick up "Beat UMass" buttons and rally towels.
"Homecoming weekend is a celebratory event for our great university and athletics program," Zyzelewski Family Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. "It's an excellent time for all of our students, student-athletes, alumni, family members, and fans to come out, show their Central Michigan support, and enjoy all of the planned events this weekend."
Homecoming is a Central Michigan tradition that began on Nov. 22, 1924, when the Chippewas defeated Alma 13-0. Central Michigan holds a 61-35-1 all-time record in Homecoming games (note: CMU did not play Homecoming games during four years from 1943-45 due to World War II and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). This year's game marks the 101st anniversary of Homecoming at Central Michigan. The Chippewas have claimed three of their last five Homecoming Games. The following link contains a complete history of Homecoming at Central Michigan dating back to the first event in 1924.
Below is a listing of events taking place during Homecoming Weekend. Join us as we celebrate 2025 Homecoming at Central Michigan!
2025 CENTRAL MICHIGAN HOMECOMING WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
To read about each of the scheduled events and for more information on each event, check this link at Full weekend schedule of events with links.
Thursday, October 23
Central Michigan Football Coaches Radio Show, 7 p.m. Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge, Soaring Eagle Casino
Friday, October 24
Annual Career Awareness Session With the CMU Latina Alumni Chapter, 1 p.m.
Coming Home Middle Michigan, 2 p.m.
Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Pre-Game at the Cabin, 5 p.m.
Welcome Mixer with the CMU Black Alumni Chapter, 6 p.m.
Alumni Takeover: Wayside Edition, 6 p.m.
Rock Rally, 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Saginaw Valley State, 7 p.m., McGuirk Arena (admission is free)
Black Alumni Chapter Encore Nightclub Party, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Special Olympics Michigan 5k Race, 8 a.m.
Band Alumni Coffee Hour, 8 a.m.
Rehearsal on the Stadium Field with the Marching Chips, 9 a.m.
Homecoming Breakfast for Art and Design Alumni, 9 a.m.
Community Coffee & Donuts, 9:30 a.m.
Alumni Breakfast, Celebrating the Class of 1975, 9:30 a.m.
Open House with the Honors Alumni Chapter, 9:30 a.m.
College of Business Administration Open House and Parade Viewing, 10 a.m.
CSE Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m.
2025 Homecoming Parade, 11 a.m.
Department of Art and Design Open House, 11 a.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Tailgate, 11:30 a.m.
Latina Alumni Chapter Tailgate Fiesta, 11:30 a.m.
Tailgate Lots Open, 11:30 a.m.
LI/SAI/VC Alumni Tailgate, Noon
Home Sweet Homecoming: Cider & Donuts with EHS, 12:30 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Races, 1 p.m.
2025 Homecoming Football Game vs. UMass, 3:30 p.m., Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, ESPN+
CMU vs. UMass with Affinity Chapters (Latina and Black Alumni), 3:30 p.m.
The Final Frame: Bowling Party with the Black Alumni Chapter, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 26
Wrestling Maroon & Gold Intrasquad Dual, McGuirk Arena Wrestling Room, 2 p.m.
CMU Athletics Trunk or Treat/Track or Treat, 2-4 p.m.
Italics: CMU Athletics sponsored event
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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