MSU Homecoming 2025
Homecoming is a celebration of Bobcat pride—where students come together to honor MSU’s traditions, connect with one another, and showcase our spirited community at its best.
Homecoming 2025 Theme
This year’s theme is Montana Mixtape, Bobcats on the Beat!
Get ready for a week of music, memories, and moments that bring every Bobcat together.
Homecoming Parade Awards
Best Overall Float
Alpha Gamma Rho x Sigma Alpha
Bozeman Spirit Award
Sigma Nu x Figure Skating
Best Construction
L&L Site Services
Blue & Gold Award
Bozeman High Marching Band
Bobcat Legacy Award
American Indian Council
Most School Spirit
Sigma Chi x Chi Omega
Best Vibe
Cats’ Peddle Pub
Most Creative Award
Bozeman Site Services
Bobcat Pride Award
Pi Kappa Alpha x Alpha Omicron Pi
Most Athletic
Bobcat Skiing
Crowd Favorite
Gallatin Shrine Clowns
Homecoming 2025 Events
Monday, September 22
7–9 p.m. | Go 'Cats Lighting
North and South Hedges Residence Halls, Montana State University
- Join University Student Housing and The Office of Student Engagement for a fun tradition. Inflatables, food, and a DJ dance party after we light up Go Cats in the windows of North and South Halls!
Tuesday, September 23
12 p.m.–1 p.m. | Concert on the Mall
Centennial Mall, Montana State University
- Enjoy watching and listening to a high energy local student band in celebration of homecoming. Band announcement forthcoming!
Wednesday, September 24
7–8 p.m. | Lighting of the 'M'
Story Mill Park, Bozeman
- Come to Story Mill Park to enjoy a luminous sight! Enjoy music, popcorn and beverages. Student leaders will be placing LED lights around the perimeter of the M to celebrate homecoming week. The "M" will be lit at 8 p.m. Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and ASMSU.
Friday, September 26
7-9 p.m. | ASMSU Friday Night Festival and Bobcat Drone Show
Dyche Field, Montana State University
- Join us for the Friday Night Festival with food trucks, live music, lawn games, and more—capped off with a spectacular Bobcat Drone Show lighting up the night sky. Hosted by ASMSU.
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m. | ASMSU Homecoming Parade
Main Street, Downtown Bozeman
- Stake out a prime spot early to join in the celebration of this long-lasting tradition down Main Street. For parade questions, contact the Office of Student Engagement.
2 p.m. | MSU Football vs. Eastern Washington
Bobcat Stadium, Montana State University
- Game Tickets: To purchase tickets, contact the Bobcat Ticket Office at 409-994-CATS
or visit TicketsWest.
Broadcast: Scripps and ESPN+