Join us for Homecoming on the Hill!

Friday, Oct. 2 - Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026

Homecoming 2026 promises an exciting weekend filled with tradition, celebration, and connection for alumni, students, families, and friends. The festivities kick off on Friday with an art exhibition in Rice Gallery, the second Greek Alumni Mixer, and the evening’s highlight, the Athletics Hall of Fame induction celebration. Saturday brings a full day of affinity group gatherings, alumni games, and the Hill's incomparable tailgate scene. Visitors can stop by the Alumni Welcome Tent to get giveaways, stock up on McDaniel/WMC gear from the bookstore, and for kids' activities at the caboose. The day continues with featured tailgates (alumni groups TBA) and traditional on-field pregame festivities before Green Terror football takes the gridiron against Carnegie Mellon. Whether you return to campus for the arts, athletics, or just to reconnect with friends, Homecoming offers something for everyone and celebrates the vibrant McDaniel community.

Questions? Contact the Alumni Office

Green Terror mascot and the homecoming queen

Friday, Oct. 2 Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration 6-9 p.m. | Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker)

Join us to honor the outstanding athletic achievements of this year’s inductees. The event will be a night of celebration, reflection, and inspiration as we pay tribute to the exceptional individuals who have left a lasting legacy at our institution. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, and a beer and wine bar.

Caroline Brehm '15 - Softball
Brad Brooks '16 - Swimming
Chloe Gorman '16 - Women's Soccer, Women's Track & Field
Rob Johns '02 - Men's Wrestling
Phyllis Landry '80 - Women's Track & Field
Harry Peoples '80 - Football, Men's Track & Field

Ticket price TBA.

McDaniel College Athletics Hall of Fame

Saturday, Oct. 3 McDaniel Athletics Alumni Games Various Locations

Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game, 9:30 a.m., Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game, Time TBA, Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Baseball Alumni Game, Time TBA, Preston Field

Softball Brunch & Homerun Derby, Time TBA, Softball Park

Saturday, Oct. 3 Fifth Annual Brunch hosted by the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact 10-11:30 a.m. | Location TBA

Kick off your Homecoming Saturday with the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact at its fifth annual brunch! Enjoy delicious food, connect with students, and celebrate McDaniel’s diverse community. All alumni are welcome!

Student Alumni Council conducts the Memorial Bell Ringing at Alumni Weekend '24.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Biannual Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony 11:30 a.m. | Baker Chapel (Little Baker)

Led by members of the Student Alumni Ambassadors and the College Chaplain, join us to honor recently passed alumni at the biannual Memorial Bell Ringing ceremony. Join fellow alumni and the McDaniel community to pay tribute to and honor their legacy. The service will conclude with the singing of our beloved Alma Mater.

(*Memorial Bell Ringing program will include names of alumni who we have been notified of passing since April 2026.)

Saturday, Oct. 3 Featured Tailgates Time TBA | Gill Stadium Bowl by the Caboose

Back by popular demand, we’re excited to offer a prime spot on the Hill for affinity groups to gather and celebrate Homecoming. This year, we’re spotlighting four very special groups:

Social Work Program - Celebrating 50 Years
McDaniel Women's Leadership Network

Other Homecoming Gatherings

Check here for other campus organizations, departments, and offices hosting Homecoming festivities.

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Events Saturday, Oct. 3 unless noted.

Admissions Game Day Open House
for prospective students & student-athletes
Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker), 10 a.m.

Alpha Gamma Tau (Bachelors)
Alumni Tailgate, near flagpole, Time TBA
Contact: John Pasquarello '91

ASL Department
ASL/Signing Tent, tailgate area, Time TBA
Contact: Gilbert Lensblower '23

Band Alumni
Join the Pep Band @ Homecoming, Time TBA
Contact: Brian Frazier, Band Director

Baseball
Alumni Game, Preston Field, 9:30 a.m.
Registration to come

Basketball, Women's
Tailgate, next to caboose, Time TBA
Contact: Coach Christin Gowan

Greek Life Alumni Mixer
sponsored by Office of Student Engagement
Friday, Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m.
Registration to come.

Lacrosse, Men's
Alumni Game & Tailgate, Gill Stadium, 9:30 a.m.
Registration to come

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Alumni Tailgate on the Hill, Time TBA
Contact:

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority
Alumni Tailgate on the Hill, Time TBA
Contact: Kathryn Morin, Family/Alumni Chair

Softball
Alumni Homerun Derby, Softball Park, Time TBA
Registration to come

Visitor Resources

Hotels, restaurants, and travel information.

Visitor Resources

Need a Hotel Room?

Best Western Westminster
0.6 mi./3 min. 410-857-9584
Hotel does not have an elevator, guests with mobility issues may want to request a ground floor room.

Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
18.4 mi./26 min. 410-363-0660

While the college does not endorse any particular company, Wesminster has many options alumni might independently explore on sites like AirBnB or Vrbo.

Alumnus speaking at the Homecoming DEI Brunch — The Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact invites alumni to learn about their mission and how to get involved.

McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network (MWLN) is an exclusive group of leaders who have a desire to support young women at McDaniel while enriching their own personal and professional networks.

A Black, female student speaks to a white man while they look at a laptop screen.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Alumni Tailgating Tent Time TBA | Gill Stadium bowl by the caboose

Swing by the Alumni Tailgate Tent for a fun-filled Homecoming kickoff for all ages! Check in with our team for a chance to win exclusive swag, browse the pop-up campus store, enjoy a hot dog and cold beverage from grill master Don Hobart ’62 and visit our face painting and balloon twisting station.

Please note: Parking in the stadium lot for the 2025 Football Season is $20 per car and the lot opens 3 hours prior to kick off. Cash is preferred, however credit card is accepted. PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc. is not accepted. Parking elsewhere on campus is free.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Pregame Ceremony Time TBA | Rembert Field, Gill Stadium

Before the game, catch our pregame programming! Find out which fraternity or sorority is awarded the James Brant Memorial Cup, hear the Homecoming Court announcements, and find out who has the best Letters on the Hill. This year, we’ll also celebrate a special track dedication.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Green Terror Football vs. Carnegie Mellon Time TBA | Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Watch the Green Terror battle the Carnegie Mellon Tertans on the gridiron! At halftime, this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized on the field.

Cheer for the Green & Gold! Show your spirit. Gather other Green Terrors and cheer our teams on to victory wherever you are!

Additional home athletics contests, Saturday, October 3, 2026 *

Men's Soccer vs. Swarthmore
Soccer Complex, Time TBA

Women's Soccer vs. Swarthmore
Soccer Complex, Time TBA

Field Hockey vs. Haverford
Rembert Field at Gill Stadium, Time TBA

* Information subject to change. Start times and opponents at the descretion of McDaniel Athletics and the Centennial Conference.