From near and far, Eagles will gather in Fredericksburg to celebrate Homecoming 2025 with a full week of spirited events.
The University of Mary Washington’s Homecoming 2025 is set to bring school spirit soaring back to Fredericksburg. Alumni, students, families and friends will reunite on Saturday, Oct. 25, for a day of fan-favorite activities, with a week’s worth of events leading up to the big day for current students, faculty and staff.
Crafts, karaoke and the Big Ash Bonfire are planned ahead of Homecoming, which kicks off just steps from the Battleground Athletic Complex with an annual Pregame Celebration from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center. Guests can enjoy a hearty brunch buffet and drinks. Lawn games and camaraderie make this a popular warm-up before the tailgate. Tickets are required in advance.
The traditional Athletics Tailgate runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and spans the entire Battleground complex. It offers food, fun and access to NCAA and club sporting events. Fans can cheer on teams throughout the day, including men’s rugby vs. Life University (noon), women’s soccer vs. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (noon), women’s volleyball vs. Johns Hopkins University (1 p.m.) and men’s soccer vs. Salisbury University (2:30 p.m.). Admission to games is free, and tailgate wristbands can be purchased for entry to the fenced area.
Within the tailgate, participants can relax at the Beer Garden overlooking the soccer field. The space features alumni-only tables, pizza, beer, cider and Eagle giveaways. Pregame attendees receive two complimentary drink tickets, and Class of 2020 guests celebrating their five-year reunion score an additional one. Extra tickets will also be available for purchase.
“Homecoming is one of our favorite times of year because it brings together so many generations of Eagles,” said Mark Thaden ’02, associate vice president for alumni and donor engagement. “It’s a chance to reconnect with classmates, cheer on the Eagles and experience the energy that makes Mary Washington such a special community.” Read more.