University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

Save the Date for Homecoming 2026
When: Oct. 4-10, 2025

Where: University of Illinois Springfield, various locations (TRAC, Kiwanis Stadium, etc.)
 

This year’s Homecoming celebration will include events surrounding:

• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Flag Football
• Prairie Stars Hall of Fame

More details, including dates, times, and ways to get involved, will be released soon. Stay tuned and get ready to celebrate all things Prairie Stars!

Homecoming with UIS Athletics

Welcome to the University of Illinois Springfield Athletics Homecoming page! This page will be your hub for everything Homecoming-related, from past celebrations to upcoming events. Check back often for updates! For university-wide Homecoming information, visit uis.edu/homecoming.

Signature Events
Homecoming at UIS features a mix of exciting athletic competitions and signature events that bring the Prairie Star community together. Throughout the week, fans can cheer on UIS with soccer and volleyball matchups, reconnect with fellow alumni at special gatherings, and take part in campus-wide traditions.

• Soccer and volleyball matches
• Bonfire and fireworks 
• Alumni gala
   

From spirited game days to memorable evenings with friends and teammates, Homecoming offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Athletics Alumni! Join us at the Alumni Tent during Friday night’s soccer games as part of Homecoming Week. Catch up with fellow Prairie Stars, cheer on UIS, and celebrate what it means to be a part of our athletics family!

Homecoming 2025 Highlights

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Homecoming 2025—it was such a fun week celebrating with our Prairie Star community. From reconnecting with alumni to cheering on our teams, it was great to have so many of you back on campus.

We hope to see you again in 2026 as we continue to grow this tradition, bring even more alumni together, and enjoy another beautiful fall weekend at UIS.

Homecoming is brought to you by UIS Athletics, the UIS Alumni Association, Student Affairs, the Student Activities Committee and Student Life.

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