Spartan City Lights: Homecoming 2025

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).