Events

2023 Events

UTSA Homecoming will be filled with fun at these events from Saturday, October 21 through Saturday, October 28, 2023. We hope to you see all our Roadrunners celebrating Homecoming 2023!

Saturday, October 21

Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Tulane
Satuday, October 21 | 1:00 pm

Join UTSA Volleyball in the Convocation Center for their match against Tulane University. Cheer on our Roadrunners!


Sunday, October 22

Roadrunners Give Back 
9:00 am-noon, RSVP Required

Join Leadership and Volunteer Services for Roadrunners Give Back! Choose from a variety of service projects on and off-campus in order to give back to your community and unite with Roadrunners past and present.RSVP for a service project! Birds Up! Go ‘Runners!

 

Homecoming Soccer Game vs. South Florida
Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 pm

Support UTSA Soccer at Park West for their match against South Florida University. Cheer on our Roadrunners!

 


Monday, October 23

Kickoff HOCO 2023 
Monday, October 23 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm   

Details coming soon about this fun giveaway event!

 

Pack the Pantry 
Monday, October 23 | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Roadrunner Pantry|Whataburger Resource Room is collecting non-perishable food during this homecoming food drive. We’re also accepting graduation gowns from UTSA alumni families wanting to upcycle a UTSA gown to a fellow Roadrunner in need. PACK THE PANTRY will help our students through increased access to food and reduce the stigma around food insecurity on campus. We strive to educate our Roadrunner community in our mission to provide food accessibility at the Main and Downtown campuses. The drive-thru food drive is conveniently located at the Main Campus main entrance on Peace Blvd, behind the highway monument sign. Drive up to the booth to the right of the circle entrance and our Pantry students will be there to collect your food donations. We’ll also accept clean grocery bags and to-go utensil packs.

For more on how to support our Roadrunners, visit the Pantry's website and help us PACK THE PANTRY!


Tuesday, October 24

Roadrunner Student Alumni Association Thanks Day
Tuesday, October 24 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm  

Thanks Day is a way to show gratitude to those who support our Roadrunners. Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and even student donors provide scholarships, support programming initiatives, athletics, and valuable research across campus.UTSA students, faculty, and staff members are all welcome to share a message on our giant thank you card in the Sombrilla Plaza. The Roadrunner Student Alumni Association will be handing out sweet goods like cakes, cookies, and cupcakes as a thank you. See you there! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @UTSARSAA for reminders of all upcoming events.

 

Homecoming Blitz and Rowdy Prize Cab
Tuesday, October 24 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 

UTSA Student Activities is hosting Homecoming Blitz, a traditional spirited event that takes in the heart of the Downtown Campus. Join us for activities, food, and get ready for the homecoming game. Homecoming Blitz will be in the Bill Miller Plaza. Be on the lookout for our Student Government Association (SGA) Homecoming Rowdy Prize Cab in the Bill Miller Plaza! During our campus version of CashCab, members of SGA will be traveling around campus in golf carts, picking up students to give them a ride to class and the opportunity to win BestFest tickets that can be used for food, drinks and fun! Make sure to study up on your UTSA trivia; it might just come in handy


Wednesday, October 25

UTSA Spirit Day – School Colors
Everywhere | Anytime

Show off your UTSA Spirit by wearing your Roadrunner gear and coming out to Campus Rec for a Homecoming Pep Rally!

 

Game Week Wednesday
Wednesday, October 25 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us in Central Plaza for Game Week Wednesday where you'll find Coach Traylor hyping you up for this weekend's game.

 

Rowdy Jam
Wednesday, October 25 | 7:00 - 9:00  pm

Get hyped for the upcoming Basketball season by coming out to Convo to meet our men's and women's basketball teams!

 

Spirit of the Roadrunner and Proposed Athletic Fee Increase Voting
Wednesday, October 25 | all-day, beginning at midnight    

Vote for Spirit of the Roadrunner - students who embody the spirit of UTSA while striving for the highest levels of academic achievement, campus involvement, and community service. The top two candidates will demonstrate that they carry out the Roadrunner Creed in their daily actions on campus. The UTSA Spirit of the Roadrunner award recipients will be announced during the Homecoming game halftime show!

 


Thursday, October 26

 

Golf Cart Rowdy Prize Cab
Thursday, October 26 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Be on the lookout for our Student Government Association (SGA) Homecoming Golf Cart Rowdy Prize Cab in the Sombrilla Plaza! During our campus version of CashCab, members of SGA will be traveling around campus in golf carts, picking up students to give them a ride to class and the opportunity to win BestFest tickets that can be used for food, drinks and fun! Make sure to study up on your UTSA trivia; it might just come in handy!

 

Wellbeing Pre-Game
Thursday, October 26 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

The Pre-Game is an alcohol education event that will feature music, snacks, and giveaways. Stop by to participate to learn about alcohol and marijuana education through fun and interactive activities. For every table you stop by and engage with, you'll earn a raffle ticket that you can use to enter a giveaway.

 

Roadrunner Productions Bingo
Thursday, October 26 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Prepare to experience a fun night of Bingo. There will be chances to win giveaways throughout the night during bingo. Join Student Activities for a fun night.

 

Spirit of the Roadrunner Proposed Athletic Fee Increase Voting
Thursday, October 26 | all-day, ending 11:59 pm 

Vote for Spirit of the Roadrunner - students who embody the spirit of UTSA while striving for the highest levels of academic achievement, campus involvement, and community service. The top two candidates will demonstrate that they carry out the Roadrunner Creed in their daily actions on campus. The UTSA Spirit of the Roadrunner award recipients will be announced during the Homecoming game halftime show!


Friday, October 27

Homecoming Golf Tournament 
Friday, October 27 | 8:00 pm Shotgun Start

Campus Recreation is hosting the 2023 UTSA Homecoming Golf Tournament, a 4-person, 18-hole scramble. The event will be held at Hyatt Hill Country Resort located at 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251. The tournament is a homecoming event for alums, current students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of UTSA. Money raised from this event will be used to assist Campus Recreation student staff with attendance fees to national and regional conferences/workshops, which further their education and exposure to the fields of leadership development, university recreation, fitness and wellness, and facility management, outdoor recreation, and higher education.

Find out more and sign up through the Campus Rec portal. Questions can be directed to Andrew Chadick via email or call 210-458-7566

 

BestFest
Friday, October 27 | 4:00 to 11:00 pm

Join us to celebrate UTSA during Homecoming week at BestFest 2023. This year’s event will feature dozens of foods, beverages, and game booths (all hosted by student organizations), carnival rides, a surprise-themed area, fireworks, and a concert! Check out this year’s headlining concert and more information about the event by visiting the BestFest website today!  

 


Saturday, October 28

Spirit Walk
Saturday, October 28 | 12:15 pm  

Join the Roadrunners at Roadrunner Alley and cheer them on as they arrive at the Alamodome. Roadrunner Alley is the large walkway between Alamodome Parking Lots B and C.

 

Student Indoor Tailgate
Saturday, October 28 | 1:00 pm 

This new gathering spot for students will occur inside the Alamodome. Students are invited to connect, cool down, and vibe before the game. It’s a great way to meet new people with all the fun of a tailgate. Free food and beverage will be available while it lasts. Door prizes include Game Concession Vouchers and UTSA apparel. Of course, it wouldn’t be Game Day without a surprise or two. Join us for some fun and excitement before the game. Remember, it’s always 72 degrees in the Alamodome!

 

Homecoming Football Game vs. East Carolina
Saturday, October 28 | 2:30 pm

The Roadrunners will take on the Pirates for the 2023 Homecoming Game. Be sure to look out for the announcement of Spirit of the Roadrunner at the game. Purchase your home football game tickets. Current UTSA students can claim their free ticket with their UTSA login information.