California Homecoming

California Homecoming 2026 Calchella logo with palm trees and ferris wheel

Join Us October 23 - 24, 2026

Come celebrate our PennWest California Homecoming 2026. The theme this year is Calchella! Join us for plenty of fun homecoming activities for all!

We look forward to welcoming our California alumni and friends!

 

Register for the Parade

 

California Alumni Engagement Schedule of Homecoming 2026 Events

10:00 a.m.
First round of Homecoming Voting Begins

8:00 p.m.
Homecoming Bingo – Sponsored by Homecoming and Student Government Association
Natali Performance Center

8:00 p.m.
Homecoming candidate announcement
Natali Performance Center

6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SAB Presents Pumpkin Carving & Bonfire Night
Vulcan Village

**First round of voting for Homecoming Court continues**

4:00 p.m.
First round of Voting for Homecoming court ends.

7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Pep Rally – Sponsored by Homecoming and the Black Student Union
Homecoming Court Announced
Hamer Hall Outdoor Basketball Courts

7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
SAB Presents Glow Foam Party
Basketball Courts

8:00 p.m.
Second round of voting for Homecoming King and Queen begins.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
SAB Presents Calchella Market Day
Natali Performance Center

4:00 p.m.
Cal Vs Robert Morris Hockey
CFS Bank Event Center, Rostraver Township

5:00 p.m.
Cal Women's Soccer Vs Salem
Philipsburg Stadium

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Open Skate
CFS Bank Event Center, Rostraver Township

7:30 p.m.
Cal Men's Soccer Vs Seton Hill
Philipsburg Stadium

8:00 p.m.
Cal Vs Robert Morris Hockey
CFS Bank Event Center, Rostraver Township

**Second round of voting for Homecoming King and Queen continues**

7:15 p.m.
Homecoming Drag Show
Natali Performance Center

**Second round of voting for Homecoming King and Queen continues**

12:30 p.m.
Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Invite Only
Convocation Center North Wing

6:00 p.m.
Cal vs Gannon Volleyball Game Convocation Center
Convocation Center

10:00 a.m. 
Pre-parade activities
Duda Hall Lawn

  • Activities: Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Food Truck Frenzy

10:00 a.m. 
AAAS Meeting for AAAS Members
Carter Hall Multipurpose Room

10:30 a.m. 
Women's Tennis vs Seton Hill
Tennis Courts

10:30 a.m.
Party on the Patio - Catch up with fellow alumni and enjoy brunch with friends
Kara Alumni House

11:00 a.m.
Cal vs Edinboro Volleyball Game
Convocation Center

12:00 p.m.
Cal vs IUP Women’s Soccer
Soccer Phillipsburg Soccer Facility

12:00 p.m.
Homecoming Parade
View along 3rd Street

1:00 p.m. 
Tailgate Party - Join us at the pavilions for pre-game fun!
Roadman Park

5:00 p.m.
Cal vs. IUP (Coal Bowl) Football Game
Adamson Stadium

  • Homecoming King and Queen announced at halftime.

 

Campus Map

Easily navigate campus for the events.

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Campus Store

Gear up for Homecoming!

PennWest Campus Stores

 

Plan Your Stay

Check out the following sites as you make travel arrangements.

Homecoming 2025 Photos

Relive the memories of Homecoming or catch a glimpse of what you missed in the following albums:

2025 Cal Homecoming

 

HOMECOMING 2027
Save the date for next year's homecoming celebration!
October 8 - 9, 2027