The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will celebrate Homecoming 2026 from Sunday, Oct. 11, through Saturday, Oct. 17, under the theme “A Different ROAR!”, according to the university’s official Homecoming page.
Published schedule highlights include Black and Gold Sunday on Oct. 11 at Full Counsel Ministries (517 Cherry Street), an official kickoff at the W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower on Oct. 13, Pretty Wednesday coronation events on Oct. 14, the alumni golf tournament and bonfire on Oct. 15, Alumni Assembly on Oct. 16, and Saturday’s COA 2-mile walk/run, downtown Pine Bluff parade on Main Street, and the Homecoming football game versus Alabama State at Simmons Bank Field.
UAPB describes the week as a gathering of alumni, students, faculty and fans in Golden Lion Country with concerts, Greek step shows, reunions, open houses and outdoor festivals. A clear-bag policy applies to Homecoming events; the university advises checking uapb.edu for the latest official times.
Visitors should confirm parade staging and game kickoff details closer to the week.
Official source: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff — Homecoming 2026.
