Student Fan Festival 2026

Celebrate Homecoming!

Join us on campus for a full day of celebration and Homecoming events just for you!

Student Fan Festival
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Western Alumni Stadium
Free admission for all Western students (with Western ONECard)

The Fan Festival is for current Western students and affiliates only. Visitors must purchase tickets to the Western Mustangs vs. McMaster Marauders football game and enter on the west side of the stadium. Visitors will not be permitted entry into the Fan Festival.

Students are encouraged to bring empty plastic water bottles as refill stations will be available. Bags are strongly discouraged to reduce wait times. If you bring a bag, it will be subject to security checks. Students will receive wristbands that provide them access to food trucks as well as allow them to enter and exit the stadium if they choose.

• 25+ free food trucks
• FREE entry to the football game
• Spirit station
• Western Alumni Photo station

Mustangs Meetup
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. *while supplies last
Concrete Beach (outside the UCC)

• Free breakfast while supplies last
• Photo backdrop
• Alumni-owned business market
• Purple Perks spinning wheel

Learn more about Mustangs Meetup

SOGS Football Game and Pub Grub
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Grad Club, Middlesex College

Join SOGS at the Grad Club for a family-friendly Homecoming celebration featuring a live stream of the football game and some delicious snacks. This event provides a safe, quiet space where families can come together to enjoy the game, connect, and celebrate Western traditions in a welcoming atmosphere.

SOGS is hosting a full week of engaging events for graduate students from September 20 to 26, culminating in this special Homecoming day where alumni are warmly invited to join.