Homecoming

A week of events filled with unique Maverick spirit!
maverick wranglers posing at the homecoming parade

Maverick Tradition

UTA’s Homecoming is November 7-13, and plan ahead to celebrate together with Maverick pride all week.  The week's events will have something for everyone and showcase our spirit and support for our athletic teams. Additionally, many events showcase our diverse traditions here at UTA, including the Parade and Street Festival, The Bash, Coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen, 5K Walk, Run, and Roll, Maverick Chili Cook-Off, and more.

The Big Games

Support the Mavs all week with basketball and volleyball games. Learn more about the promotions, matchups and ticket info.

Mum-Mania, Tuesday 11/8

It's time for Mum-Mania! Join us in the Central Library for one of our favorite Texas Homecoming traditions.

Cook-Off, Wednesday 11/9

Can you handle the heat? Teams will compete to win the ultimate prize of chili cook-off champion (and a cool trophy)!

The Bash, Thursday 11/10

Experience our annual Homecoming concert at Texas Hall. This year we are excited to host Rico Nasty as our Bash performer!

5K, Saturday 11/12

Join us for the annual Homecoming 5K Walk,Run,Roll! All proceeds will go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund.

Festival & Parade, Saturday 11/12

Take it to the streets, Maverick-style! Enjoy fun games, complimentary food and drink, a parade, street performers and more!
rico nasty bash performer

This Year's Bash Performer Is...

Rico Nasty is coming to UTA! For one night, UTA will host the biggest party in town! Join in on a Homecoming tradition you won't want to miss. Enjoy a hype opener from our own UTA Alum, DJ Swerve, followed by a performance from D.C.-area rapper Rico Nasty!

Welcome Home Alumni

There are so many events to participate in for our Maverick Alumni. Here are just a few:

Homecoming 5K

This year’s Homecoming route is a scenic one throughout the UTA campus. Both walking and running entries are accepted. All proceeds will go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund.

Street Festival

Celebrate Homecoming at the annual Street Festival, featuring a variety of exciting activities. Get into the Maverick Spirit and enjoy fun games, complimentary food and drink, a live DJ, street performers and more!

Register for the 5K

Sports

Basketball

Our basketball teams will be playing in homecoming games and tournaments all week! Come out to College Park Center to support our Men's and Women's Basketball teams. Grab your tickets today!

Volleyball

Cheer on the UTA Volleyball as they finish their season off strong at College Park Center against Utah Tech on the 10th and Southern Utah on the 12th.

UTA Tickets

Homecoming Highlights from 2021