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Homecoming: Kickoff
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Northwest Patio, The Markee
Start your engines, Pioneers! Homecoming Kickoff is hitting the track Monday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m on the Northwest Patio, The Markee. Get race-day ready with a DIY license plate craft, a custom Homecoming flavor from Pioneer Sweets, and free Homecoming T-shirts while supplies last. Then, stop by Photoboxx to capture your Victory Lane moment! Grab your friends, show...
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Door Decoration Contest
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Online
Compete in student, faculty/staff, student organization, or department brackets for prizes. Submissions are due Monday, Oct. 5 at noon. Voting will begin on PioneerLink at 5 p.m. that day, and will conclude on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11:45 p.m. Please note that student organizations will be judged separately by volunteer judges for the Homecoming Competition to receive points and must...
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Homecoming: Banner Ceremony
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Each year residence halls, student organizations and fraternities and sororities design and create banners that display their Pioneer spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participation theme. These banners are displayed in the Pioneer Crossing, The Markee throughout the Homecoming week.
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Homecoming: Trivia
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Is your team up for the challenge? Put your organization's knowledge to the test. Trivia will quiz your team on topics including music, pop culture, and more! There will be two different brackets, one for general students and one for participating Homecoming teams! The top three teams not competing for Homecoming points will be awarded campus cash!
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Homecoming: Pioneer Sipz
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee
Fuel up for Homecoming with a pit stop you won't want to miss. Stop by Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee to try one of the custom Homecoming themed drinks that will keep you fueled or all the Homecoming fun throughout the week.
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Homecoming: Tug of War
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Memorial Park
CPR has just declared war. TUG OF WAR. Put on your face paint and marching shoes for one of CPR's favorite homecoming events. Homecoming teams will compete against each other to see who pulls to the top!
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Pioneer Men's Soccer vs St. Olaf College
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium
Welcome to the Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium for Pioneer Men's Soccer! Gates open one hour prior to game time. Tickets $10 for adults $8 for seniors (62 and older) $5 for youth (age 5-17) Free for children 4 and under + UW-Platteville students with valid ID Confirmation emails contain your tickets with QR code. Please print at home or...
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Homecoming: Poster Making Station
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee
Stop by and create a poster to cheer on the Women's Volleyball team at Yell Night! All supplies provided and free! Supplies will move to the lobby outside of Bo Ryan Court at 6 p.m.
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Homecoming: Yell Night
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bo Ryan Court, Williams Fieldhouse
Scream, cheer, and work as a team to compete in this year's Yell Night Homecoming Event! Points are based on the loudest, most spirited, enthusiastic and creative groups as well as those who demonstrate excellent sportsmanlike conduct. Women's Volleyball will be taking on Carroll University and they need you to yell and cheer them on!
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Pioneer Women's Volleyball vs Carroll University
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Williams Fieldhouse
Welcome to Bo Ryan Court for Pioneer Women's Volleyball! It's Yell Night!Scream, cheer, and work as a team to compete in this year's Yell Night Homecoming Event! Points are based on the loudest, most spirited, enthusiastic and creative groups as well as those who demonstrate excellent sportsmanlike conduct. Doors open one hour prior to game time. Tickets $10 for adults...
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Homecoming: Pioneer Bingo
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
Start your engines for Pioneer Bingo! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall for an evening of bingo, prizes, and Pioneer spirit. This is one Homecoming tradition you won't want to miss! Race your way through multiple rounds for a chance to win UW-Platteville gear, college essentials, and other exciting prizes.
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Fast Lane Fest
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Rev up your Homecoming celebration at Fast Lane Fest! Join us for an evening of competition, creativity, and Pioneer pride. Test your driving skills in a Gran Turismo video game tournament, make your own Homecoming-themed iron patch craft, capture the memories at the photobooth, and enjoy some cheesy goodness with cheese fries. The festivities will also include the Homecoming Royalty...
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Homecoming Parade
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Main Street
Join us for the spectacular annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Located on Main Street and running between Hickory Street and Virgin Avenue, this vibrant event is a highlight of Homecoming weekend. Rain or shine, the parade will march on, only pausing for lightning or a tornado. Don't miss out on the floats, bands, and community spirit that...
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Homecoming: Luncheon
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Ullsvik Hall - Patio
Join us for the Homecoming Luncheon on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Located on the Ullsvik Hall South Patio. Rain location inside Ullsvik Hall. Pioneer Merchandise available ($), customized hats ($), bounce house course, coloring pages, football goal posts, sidewalk chalk, facing painting, prize drawings, Culver's Ice Cream, The Wundos, and a lot of Pioneer Pride . Festivities begin right after...
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Pioneer Football vs UW-Eau Claire
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium
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Marching Pioneers
Welcome to the Ralph E Davis Pioneer Stadium for Pioneer Football! Today is Homecoming! Be sure to watch the amazing Marching Pioneers perform the halftime show!
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Pioneer Women's Soccer vs UW-River Falls
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium
Welcome to the Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium for Pioneer Women's Soccer! Gates open one hour prior to game time. Tickets $10 for adults $8 for seniors (62 and older) $5 for youth (age 5-17) Free for children 4 and under + UW-Platteville students with valid ID Confirmation emails contain your tickets with QR code. Please print at home or...
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Homecoming: Lighting of the M
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Platte Mound M
Join us for the yearly tradition of the Lighting of the M for the conclusion of Homecoming week! At 8:30 p.m. the Homecoming Fireworks display will kick off! You won't want to miss this!
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