category: Homecoming Homecoming 2026: Know Before You Go By Gardner-Webb University On October 1, 2026 Our Roots Run Deep. Our Future Runs Bold. November 6–8, 2026 | Game Day: Saturday, November 7 Come home to Gardner-Webb for a weekend celebrating the friendships, traditions and Bulldog pride that connect generations. Before heading to campus, use this guide to plan your visit. Gardner-Webb vs. Lindenwood LionsKickoff: 1:30 p.m. | Spangler Stadium Explore the Homecoming Schedule 🎉Weekend Highlights PFriday: Bo’s Battle ’QUE preparations and the Athletics Hall of Fame Gala at 6:30 p.m. in Tucker Student Center. Saturday: Alumni & Friends Tailgate from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Field 5, across from Spangler Stadium; Tailgate Alley, the Homecoming Parade; and Bulldog football. The classes of 1981 and 2016 will celebrate milestone reunions Saturday evening. Sunday: Worship at the Webb at 10 a.m. in Dover Memorial Chapel. Visit the Homecoming schedule for registration links, event details and updates. Homecoming 2026 Events Get Directions Homecoming T-Shirt Pickup Preordered a Homecoming T-shirt? Pick up your order during the Alumni & Friends Tailgate on Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the practice soccer field (Field 5), across from Spangler Stadium. Give Back: Bulldog Cares Homecoming Food Drive Bulldogs, let’s team up to give back! Help stock the Bulldog Cares Food Pantry with nonperishable food items and personal care products for Gardner-Webb students in need. Where to donate: Throughout Homecoming Week: Yellow Bulldog Cares donation bins in Tucker Student Center. Saturday, November 7: Donation bins at the football game entrance gates. Prefer to give financially? Donate Here Our roots run deep—and so does our care for one another. Bulldogs take care of Bulldogs! 🚗 Parking & Tailgating Parking Lots Open: 9:30 a.m. Tailgating: Permitted in designated lots only. Tailgating must follow University Venue Policy →. General Parking: $10 per car in Lot D (cash and credit cards accepted). Bulldog Club Members: Reserved parking in Lots A, B, and C with valid passes. Road Closures: Stadium Drive will close to through traffic 4 hours before kickoff. Parade Impact: Roads along the parade route will close at noon—expect brief delays if you arrive during the parade and plan extra time for parking. Full details: Game Day Parking Information → 🎟️ Football Tickets & Entry Plan ahead for your afternoon at Spangler Stadium. Check football ticket information before arriving, and allow time for entry and bag inspection. Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. at Spangler Stadium. Tickets: Purchase in advance online or at the stadium ticket booths. Buy Tickets→ Gates Open: 1.5 hours before the game. Students, Faculty and Staff: Free admission with a valid University ID. The first 150 students through the student gate will receive a free pair of sunglasses or a pom-pom, while supplies last. 🏟️ Stadium & Venue Policies Gardner-Webb follows all University Venue Policies →.Key reminders: Clear Bag Policy: Only transparent bags (no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″), small bags (no larger than 4.5’ x 6.5”), diaper bags, or medical bags are exceptions. No outside food, beverages, or alcohol may be brought into the stadium. Concessions available inside Spangler Stadium. Please contact the director of event services at (704) 406-4269 for more information on the approval process for medical supplies or special food items for diabetics. 📅 Gameday Timeline (Saturday, November 7) 10:00 a.m. – Parking lots open 11:00 a.m. – Tailgating and alumni/friends tent activities 12:00 p.m. – Homecoming Parade begins on Stadium Drive 12:00 p.m. – Stadium gates open 1:30 p.m. – Kickoff: Gardner-Webb vs. Lindenwood 🔔 Final Tips Arrive early—Homecoming draws one of our largest crowds of the year. Plan ahead for parking, parades, and tailgates. Share your Bulldog pride all weekend with #GWUHOCO2026. 🐾 Bulldog Merchandise Get game-day ready with official Gardner-Webb gear! The Gardner-Webb Barnes & Noble Campus Shop, located in Tucker Student Center, will be open from located in Tucker Student Center, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on game day. The Stadium Store inside Spangler Stadium will be open from 12:30 p.m. to the end of the game (around 4:30 p.m.).
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