Spartan City Lights: Homecoming 2025

San José State University Spartan City Lights Homecoming 2025 graphic with gold silhouettes of students celebrating around a city skyline on a dark blue background.

Homecoming at 91ÁÔÆæ 

Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, staff, and alumni in celebration of Spartan Pride at San José State University!

Over the years, Homecoming has grown into a beloved annual tradition, featuring a week of spirited events that showcase the best of Spartan life—school pride, community, and connection.

Be sure to bring your 91ÁÔÆæ Tower ID and have the 91ÁÔÆæ Sammy App ready to check in at every event.

Go Spartans! 💙💛

All events are wheelchair accessible. For more information or additional accessibility needs, please contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@sjsu.edu.

All Week

Department Door Decorating Competition

91ÁÔÆæ Departments all across campus will be getting in the Spartan Spirit and decorating the doors to their offices with neon colors, swag, and decorations! More details will be posted here as we approach Homecoming week.

RSO Social Media Video Competition

91ÁÔÆæ Recognized Student Organizations across campus  compete in a social media video competition celebrate their organization, 91ÁÔÆæ, and the homecoming theme for a monetary prize. Open to ALL RSOs, Fraternity & Sorority Chapters, and other Student Groups

Monday, November 3

Taste of the Bay

12pm - 3pm, 7th Street Plaza

Join us for our 3rd annual Taste of the Bay food festival this Homecoming – where campus pride meets local flavor with tasty eats, refreshing sips, and lively entertainment

Tuesday, November 4

Block Party

4pm - 7pm, 7th Street Plaza

It’s Homecoming Week, and we are inviting the 91ÁÔÆæ community to step into the glow of Spartan City Lights at our 6th Annual Homecoming Block Party! To get us into the Spartan Spirit, we’re transforming 7th Street Plaza into a vibrant cityscape of food, fun, and community! Enjoy delicious bites and soak up the urban vibes at our activity stations featuring games, crafts, and interactive fun. Celebrate Homecoming under the Spartan City Lights with friends, food, and nonstop Spartan spirit! See you at the Block Party!

Wednesday, November 5

Veterans Day Celebration

11:30am - 1:30pm, 7th Street Plaza

Join us for San José State University’s annual Veterans Day Celebration, a campus and community event honoring our veteran students, staff, faculty, and alumni. The celebration begins with a short ceremony on the West Patio, followed by a resource fair and student car show along 7th Street Plaza. This event brings together campus departments, community partners, and students to connect, learn, and celebrate the contributions of our veteran community. 

Thursday, November 6

18th Annual Fire on the Fountain

4:00pm - 9:00pm, Tower Lawn 

Rally together at 91ÁÔÆæ's hottest tradition, the 18th Annual Fire on the Fountain! Come rally with your fellow Spartans and enjoy free food, free swag, an inflatable challenge course, games, and entertainment from 5pm-9pm on Tower Lawn. Come enjoy the spectacular fire show, fireworks and pep rally featuring 91ÁÔÆæ football players and cheer squad!

Alumni Social 

5:30pm - 8:00pm, Smith/Carlos Lawn

Come back to campus and join us for a social that includes food, drink, entertainment, lawn games, and 91ÁÔÆæ giveaways. All graduation years are welcome to attend.

Saturday, November 8

Alumni Tailgate

4:00pm, CEFCU Stadium

Join us before the game to mix and mingle with fellow 91ÁÔÆæ Alumni.

Homecoming Game: 91ÁÔÆæ vs Air Force

Time TBD, CEFCU Stadium

Halftime: Meet the Homecoming Court and Royalty

Representing San José State University as Homecoming Royalty is truly an exhilarating experience and one of the highest distinctions received by any student. The Homecoming Court is composed of six Spartans, with two Royalty winners (regardless of gender).