We are thrilled to welcome our alumni, students, and families back home to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»! Check out the lineup of events below to start planning your Homecoming 2026 weekend!
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Schedule of Events
Friday, October 23
- Presidential Scholarship Benefit | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Location TBD
- Athletic Hall of Fame | 7:00 p.m. | Lions Table, formerly known as Fifth Third Bank Dining Hall
Saturday, October 24
- Discover The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» | 9:00 a.m. | Seton Center | to Register
- Homecoming Tailgate | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Garage, Top Floor
- Family & Student Club Zones | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lion's Park
- Homecoming Luncheon | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Schueler Athletic Complex
- MSJ Lions Vs Manchester University | 1:30 p.m. Kick-off | Schueler Field
- Halftime Show & VFW Scholarship Presentation
- Women's Volleyball: MSJ Lions Vs Earlham | 6:00 p.m. | Harrington Center
- Women's Soccer: MSJ Lions Vs Manchester | 6:00 p.m. | Schueler Field
- Men's Soccer: MSJ Lions Vs Manchester | 8:30 p.m. | Schueler Field
- See additional details below.
Additional Saturday Events
- Tailgate & Tent City | Beer Booth, Car Display, Photo Booth | Parking Garage, Top Floor
- Family & Student Clubs Zone | Student Organization Booths | Lion's Park
- Homecoming Luncheon | Schueler Athletic Complex
- Community & Partner Tables | Schueler Athletic Complex
- School of Arts & Sciences: Paint the Number | 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m. | Location TBD
- School of Business: Karaoke | Details TBD
- School of Education: Trivia | Details TBD
- School of Health Sciences: Minute to Win it | Details TBD
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Take a walk down memory lane—or discover something new! Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is home to a unique collection of landmarks, traditions, and gathering places that have shaped generations of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ies and Lion's.
As you explore campus, visit some of the iconic places that tell the story of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», from the quiet beauty of our sacred spaces to the traditions, celebrations, and athletic spirit that bring our community together. Use this self-guided tour to explore, reminisce, and reconnect with the places that make the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» home. Click here for details about campus icons & locations to visit. |
Sunday, October 25
- Homecoming Mass with the Archbishop | 10:00 a.m. | Mater Dei Chapel
- Sunday Brunch | Following Mass | Lions Table, formerly known as Fifth Third Bank Dining Hall
- Motherhouse History & Tours | Details TBD
Visit the Roar Store
Level up your lion pride and stop by the Roar Store for official MSJ apparel!
Open Hours
Monday through Friday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Contact the ROAR Store:
Phone: 244-4416
Email: roarstore@msj.edu
Accommodations
For families visiting from out of town, we offer a convenient list of preferred area hotels. We've curated these accommodations to ensure a comfortable stay, making your visits to see your child at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Preferred Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport
3990 Olympic Blvd
Erlanger KY, 41018
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» offers a preferred rate with The Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport with a special MSJ discount rate available. The rate offers 20 percent off Retail or Best Available Rates online on select rooms (not including blackout dates) for 2025-2026. Guests can call the Marriott Reservation Center at 888-236-2427, which is available 24 hours a day to speak to a reservation agent and provide them with the company name to receive the discounted rate for the hotel.
Hotel Celare Cincinnati Midtown
310 Straight Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has a second hotel partner with a special MSJ discount rate available, the Hotel Celare Cincinnati Midtown. This boutique Marriott property is not far from Nippert Stadium, and is located two miles from Downtown. The rate will be at $159 for 2025-2026 with a few blackout dates.
Keep the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Spirit Alive
Can’t make it to Homecoming? You can still celebrate by giving back to help future Lions.
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