Homecoming
Homecoming at Langston University is a tradition like no other! From the President’s Scholarship Gala to the football game, there is plenty for Lions past, present and future at this year’s homecoming, all week long!
This year’s Homecoming theme is The Legacy Continues! Homecoming will take place Oct. 11-17, 2026.
Homecoming Schedule
Homecoming at Langston University is a tradition like no other! From our urban campus celebrations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa to the parade and football game on Saturday, there is plenty to do for Lions past, present and future, all week long!
This schedule will continue to be updated as event details become available. This schedule was last updated Aug. 13, 2026.
Event: LU Softball Exhibition Game vs Oklahoma State University
Location: T.G. Green Park
Time: 3 p.m.
Event: Homecoming Office/Yard Decorating Contest Kickoff
Judging will begin Wednesday at 2p.m.
Entry Link TBD
Event: Volleyball Match vs. Oklahoma City University
Location: C.F. Gayles Gymnasium
Time: 6pm
Event: Alumni Impact Day hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Location: Student Success Center | Langston Campus
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Event: LU-OKC Family Fun Night
Location: LU-OKC Campus
7401 North Kelley Avenue
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Event: LUNAA Check In & Registration
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event: Opening Session/LUNAA Annual Meeting
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Event: Closing Session/LUNAA Annual Meeting & Alumni Awards
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Event: Department of Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tickets TBD
Event: Volleyball Match vs. Southwestern Christian
Location: C.F. Gayles Gymnasium
Time: 6:00pm
Event: LU SweatFest
Location: MetroTech Springlake Campus Wellness Center
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Event: LUNAA 2026 Live Music: Welcome Home Edition
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Event: LU-Tulsa Block Party
Location: LU-Tulsa Campus
914 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK
Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Event: Coronation of Mister LU and Miss LU
Location: I.W. Young Auditorium
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. | Show starts at 6 p.m.
Event: LU Agriculture Alumni Association Luncheon
Location: E.L. Holloway Building
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Event: LUNAA Lecture Series: Langston Strong
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Event: LUNAA Orange & Blue Soiree: 50 Under 50
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Event: 21st Annual President’s Scholarship Gala
Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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For more information, visit langston.edu/gala.
Event: Homecoming Greek Step Show
Location: I.W. Young Auditorium
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Coming Soon
Event: Orange & Blue Booster Club Pre-Homecoming Dance
Location: 4502 Event Center
4502 N.E. 23rd St., Oklahoma City OK
Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Event: LUNAA Midnight Brunch
Location: Scrambl’d
1742 N.E. 23rd St., Oklahoma City OK
Time: 1 to 4 a.m.
Event: LU Homecoming Parade
Location: Begins in the Town of Langston and ends on campus
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Register to participate in the parade by Oct. 9
Event: Lion Connect hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs & Student Activities Board
Location: C.F. Gayles Atrium
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Event: LU Ambassadors Reunion Meet Up and Alumni Pep Rally featuring LU Marching Pride and LU Cheer
Location: Sanford Hall Lawn
Time: Immediately following Parade
Event: Club 1897 Alumni Party
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Event: Homecoming Football Game
Langston Unviersity vs Wayland Baptist
Location: W.E. Anderson Stadium
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets: General Admission $31
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Event: Post Game Concert
Location: Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Sound Stage
W.E. Anderson Stadium Parking Lot
Time: Immediately following Homecoming football game
Event: Legacy Music Sunday Day Party
Location: 726 N.E. 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK
Time: 12 to 5 p.m.
Athletics Hall of Fame
The Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame has been created to honor and recognize those individuals involved with Langston University’s Department of Athletics who distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement in intercollegiate competition and personal endeavors. The Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, former coaches, athletic department personnel, alumni, teams, coaches and/or sports professionals who through leadership and character have made exceptional contributions to the honor and prestige of Langston University in the field of athletics as well as those who have rendered extraordinary service, leadership and/or support contributing directly to the success of student-athletes within the Langston University Department of Athletics.
These awards are presented to individuals who have continued to demonstrate in their daily lives the values imparted through intercollegiate athletics. A minimum of five years must have passed since their last collegiate competition. Coaching nominations must have won a district or conference tournament or completed at the national level.
The Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame selections will be celebrated during the Langston University 2026 Homecoming festivities. More information will be released in the coming weeks on the announcement of the Hall of Fame Class and upcoming Homecoming festivities.