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Tennessee State University is reimagining Homecoming by building on the success and lessons learned from last year’s Sirius XM Activation. This year, Roar on the Yard becomes a more unified Homecoming Entertainment Event at Hale Stadium, bringing together music, entertainment, student and alumni engagement, and the spirit and traditions for an all in one experience designed to bring the Tiger family together.

Yes—but the Pep Rally is being reimagined as part of the larger Homecoming Entertainment Event.

The energy, school spirit, student participation, music, and traditions associated with the Pep Rally will be incorporated into the overall experience at Hale Stadium. Our goal is to preserve the traditions people value while continuing to elevate the Homecoming experience.

Yes - We are building on the Roar on the Yard experience introduced last year and taking the concept to the next level.

What began as Roar on the Yard Activation with Sirius XM is evolving into a broader Homecoming Entertainment Event that combines the excitement and elements of the traditional Pep Rally, live entertainment, student experiences, alumni engagement, and other Homecoming activities.

Homecoming continues to grow, and we want the experience to grow with it.

Last year provided an opportunity to try something new with Roar on the Yard. We learned from that experience, listened to feedback, and identified opportunities to improve the overall event.

This year’s approach is about building on what worked, improving what we learned, and continuing to raise the bar for TSU Homecoming.

Producing a large-scale Homecoming Entertainment Event requires significant resources, including entertainment, production, staging, sound, lighting, security, facilities, event operations, and other services necessary to provide a quality experience.

Last year, national sponsorship support helped underwrite portions of the entertainment experience. That same sponsorship arrangement is not in place this year.

Guest ticket revenue helps TSU offset the costs associated with producing this year’s expanded Homecoming Entertainment Event while allowing eligible TSU students to attend free of charge.

No. TSU provides free access for all eligible TSU students.

Students should follow the admission instructions posted at tigerhomecoming.com.

Student activity fees support student programs and services throughout the year.

The Homecoming Entertainment Event is designed for a much broader audience that includes students, alumni, family, friends, and members of the community. Guest ticket revenue helps offset the costs of producing the event while allowing TSU to continue providing free admission for eligible students.

We recognize that introducing an admission fee represents a change from some previous Homecoming experiences, and we appreciate the continued support of the Tiger family as we work to build an even stronger Homecoming tradition.

Guests can expect an energetic Homecoming atmosphere that brings together TSU spirit, music, entertainment, student participation, alumni engagement, and Pep Rally traditions in a larger experience at Hale Stadium.

The objective is simple: create an experience worthy of TSU Homecoming while continuing to improve it each year.

Yes - Homecoming Week includes a variety of activities at different price points, including free and lower-cost events.

The TSU Nashville Alumni Chapter Fish Fry is scheduled during the same timeframe on the Presidential Lawn at 28th Avenue and John A. Merritt Boulevard. Fish Fry tickets are $20 plus applicable fees.

The full Homecoming calendar is available at tigerhomecoming.com.

No - A ticket purchase pays for admission to the Homecoming Entertainment Event and does not qualify for charitable donation credit. This is very similar to University Athletic events.

Yes. Children ages 5 and under may enter free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

No - Tickets cannot be purchased at Hale Stadium and must be purchased online. Tickets will be available to purchase online, until capacity is reached.

All tickets are digital, so guests are encouraged to add their tickets to their phone’s digital wallet before arriving.

Guests may bring nonalcoholic beverages into Hale Stadium. Outside food is not permitted.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the stadium.

Yes. After initial entry, guests will receive a color-coded wristband identifying them as a paid guest.

Guests may leave to enjoy other Homecoming activities and return later. However, upon returning, guests must rejoin the appropriate entry line and complete security screening again.

There will be Three designated entrances:

Two General Admission entrances on John A. Merritt Boulevard

One Student-Only entrance near Wilson Hall

One General Admission and VIP entrance near the Wilma Rudolph statue for VIP Tent ticket holders

Guests should follow event signage and instructions from event personnel when arriving.

Yes. The event layout this year includes up to 3,000 seats in the west-side bleachers with views of the stage and entertainment area.

A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be available on campus. These spaces will be clearly marked and identified on the Homecoming campus map.

All on-campus parking is paid parking. Free parking is available at designated off-campus and remote parking locations identified on the map at tigerhomecoming.com.

Homecoming is more than a single event—it is a celebration of Tennessee State University.

Our goal is to continue raising the bar each year. Last year was an important step forward with Roar on the Yard. We learned from that experience, and this year we are building upon it.

By bringing entertainment, Tiger spirit, Pep Rally traditions, students, alumni, and the community together in one larger experience, we are working to create a Homecoming tradition that honors what people love about TSU while continuing to evolve for the future.