NEW YORK—Columbia Athletics invites all alumni, friends, and family members to campus this weekend as Columbia University will host its 80th annual 2021 Homecoming weekend.
"Homecoming weekend is a celebratory event for our great university and athletics program," Columbia's Campbell Family Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Physical Education Peter Pilling said. "It's an excellent time for all of our students, student-athletes, alumni, family members, and fans to come out, show their Columbia support, and enjoy all of the planned events this weekend."
The annual Homecoming Football game against Penn is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium (corner of 218th & Broadway).
In addition to the game, Columbia University has planned a variety of alumni and fan-friendly events. Scroll down below to view a complete Homecoming schedule. Before the football game, Columbia University will sponsor a Homecoming Lunch under the tent on the softball field, which includes food, games, and activities for all ages. A complete Columbia University Homecoming Schedule of Events is listed here. For all events, register here. Please note: a separate ticket is required for admission to the football game.
For ticket information or to buy Homecoming game tickets visit this link or call 888-LIONS11.
For those unable to attend the 80th annual Homecoming Weekend in New York City, the football game will be televised locally on SportsNet NY (SNY) and streamed nationally on ESPN+.
Below is a detailed schedule of events taking place during Homecoming Weekend. Join us as we celebrate 2021 Homecoming at Columbia!
2021 HOMECOMING WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 15, 2021
Pep Rally, Butler Lawn, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Milky Way: Gaia, the Galaxy and You!, College Walk, 7-9 p.m.
Columbia Astronomy presents a talk by Kathryn V. Johnston featuring astro-visualizations by Jace Steiner, followed by stargazing with telescopes (7:45-9 p.m., if not cloudy).
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Note: The first Fan Bus to Baker Athletics Complex departs Broadway and 116th Street at 10:30 a.m. Each bus will depart continuously from campus as buses fill up. The last shuttle will depart for Baker Athletics Complex at 3 p.m.
Wrestling Open Practice, Morningside Heights Pupin Plaza (Northwest corner of campus), between 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Watch the Columbia wrestling team go through a full practice in the middle of campus. Admission is free.
Homecoming Lunch (Sponsored by Columbia College Alumni Association) Games and Activities for All Ages!, Columbia Softball Field, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Please note that due to capacity restrictions dictated by University's COVID-19 event guidelines, the Homecoming Lunch is available only to current CC, SEAS, GS alumni and parents. Registration is required.
Penn vs. Columbia Homecoming Football Game, Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence Wien Stadium, 1:35 p.m.
Buy your tickets in advance of the game to guarantee your seats on Columbia's side! Tickets are available by visiting this link or calling 888-LIONS11.
The first post-game Fan Bus departs Baker Athletics Complex at the end of the game and continues continuously as buses fill up. The last shuttle will depart for campus at 7:30 p.m.
