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Homecoming 2026

Then, Now, Forever: The Next Decade

March 9th - 15th, 2026

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Events

General Events
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Baseball & Softball Games

Homecoming Countdown

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Bring your student ID to all events for check-in. Everything is first-come, first-served, so arrive early!
Currently enrolled students may attend all general events and athletics games, regardless of their home campus location.

General Events
Event	Location / Campus	Date	Time
Door Decorating Contest Calling all faculty and staff! Show your school spirit by decorating your main office doors for Homecoming using the theme “Then, Now, Forever: The Next Decade.” The winning door will receive bragging rights! Contest ends: March 12th at 5:30 PM Winner announced: March 15th Follow our social media to see who wins! If you plan to participate, please complete the registration form below Sign Up	All Campuses	Monday to Thursday, 3/9 - 3/12	Contest ends Thursday, 3/12 at 12 p.m.
Homecoming Poster Decorating Open to all campuses & online students Get creative and show your school pride! Students are invited to design posters inspired by this year’s Homecoming theme, “ Then, Now, Forever: The Next Decade,” and display their artwork across campus. Approved display locations include: Welch Hall (Cochran campus) The Lounge Area in Oak Hall (Warner Robins) Library (Dublin campus) Macon (Game Room, second floor of the Student Life Center) Eastman (Flight Lobby) We will have a few supplies on-site for you to use if needed. You may also email your design to Ashley.Thompson5@mga.edu so we can feature it on social media. If you are an online student, you may also take a photo of your poster, tag us on social media, and email your final design to	All Campuses	Monday to Friday, 3/9 - 3/13	N/A
Kick-Off Party at Rigby's Entertainment Complex Open to all campuses & online students Homecoming starts here! Join us for a high-energy kickoff party featuring games, Homecoming giveaways, a live DJ, and plenty of fun as we officially launch Homecoming Week. This event is open to all currently enrolled students. Please remember to bring your student ID. The university has paid for the first 200 students, so please arrive on time to receive your wristband. Take a trip down memory lane! Explore university history, photos, and memorabilia as we celebrate how far we’ve come—then, now, and forever. Stop by the library's pop-up table at 6 p.m.	2001 Karl Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088	Monday, 3/9	6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
DONUT Miss Homecoming 2026 The Dublin Campus is bringing all the Knight energy this Homecoming! Swing by for doughnuts, giveaways, and a chance to connect with your fellow Knights. Hot doughnuts Stuff-a-pillow Homecoming swag Big Knight energy Pull up, show out, and celebrate what it means to be a KNIGHT. Don’t miss this chance for good vibes, sweet treats, and memories. Take a trip down memory lane! Explore university history, photos, and memorabilia as we celebrate how far we’ve come—then, now, and forever. Stop by the library's pop-up table.	Dublin, Jimmy & Kathy Algood Lobby	Monday, 3/9	9 a.m.
DONUT Miss Homecoming 2026 The Warner Robins Campus is bringing all the Knight energy this Homecoming! Swing by for doughnuts, giveaways, and a chance to connect with your fellow Knights. Hot doughnuts Stuff-a-pillow Homecoming swag Big Knight energy Pull up, show out, and celebrate what it means to be a KNIGHT. Don’t miss this chance for good vibes, sweet treats, and memories. Take a trip down memory lane! Explore university history, photos, and memorabilia as we celebrate how far we’ve come—then, now, and forever. Stop by the library's pop-up table.	Warner Robins, Oak Hall	Tuesday, 3/10	11 a.m.
Movie on the Lawn Relax under the stars with a movie night on the lawn. Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and enjoy a fun, laid-back Homecoming experience. This event is open to all.	Macon, outside the Student Life Center (SLC) building, amphitheater area Rain location: Teacher Education Building (TEB)	Tuesday, 3/10	Check in at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Knight Flight Homecoming hits the Eastman Campus with a night you don’t want to miss! Bring a blanket, claim your spot on the lawn, and kick off Homecoming the Eastman way with high-flying fun and aviation vibes. What’s on deck: Zip Line Thrills! Feel the rush of flying FREE mini donuts & lemonade from Donut NV Grab your MGA Homecoming SWAG Wind down with an outdoor movie night featuring the aviation classic Top Gun Hosted by your Eastman Campus CAB (Campus Activity Board). Take a trip down memory lane! Explore university history, photos, and memorabilia as we celebrate how far we’ve come—then, now, and forever. Stop by the library's pop-up table at 4 p.m.	Eastman, Aviation Hall Front Lawn Rain Location: City of Eastman Room (for Movie showing)	Wednesday, 3/11	4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Talent Show The stage is yours! Come support your fellow students as they showcase their talents in a night full of creativity, entertainment, and school spirit. Hosted by your Macon Campus CAB (Campus Activity Board).	Macon, Math Auditorium	Wednesday, 3/11	8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Movie on the Lawn Relax under the stars with a movie night on the lawn. Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and enjoy a fun, laid-back Homecoming experience. This event is open to all.	Cochran, grassy area near the pool Rain location: Walker Hall	Wednesday, 3/11	Check in at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Throwback Day: Showcase with Library Services Take a trip down memory lane! Explore university history, photos, and memorabilia as we celebrate how far we’ve come—then, now, and forever.	All Campuses	Thursday, 3/12	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrity Wanna Be Showcase Who’s your celebrity twin? Show off your best celebrity-inspired look and personality in this fun and entertaining showcase.	Cochran, Walker Hall	Thursday, 3/12	8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Block Party Join us for music, food, games, and good vibes at this high-energy Homecoming Block Party. Also, don’t forget to catch our baseball and softball teams as they take on Augusta University and Flagler College. Hosted by your Cochran Campus CAB (Campus Activity Board).	Cochran, College Street	Friday, 3/13	8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Homecoming Tailgate Celebration Join us for a Homecoming Tailgate Celebration! Enjoy food, games, a live DJ, and school spirit while cheering on MGA’s baseball and softball teams. This event is open to the community, family, and friends. Food tickets will be distributed to currently enrolled students only. Students must present a valid student ID to receive food tickets. Register Food Trucks Available Food trucks will be on site from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The first 200 students to attend will receive a free food truck voucher to use at the trucks. Take a trip down memory lane! Explore university history, photos, and memorabilia as we celebrate how far we’ve come—then, now, and forever. Stop by the library's pop-up table.	Cochran, Douglas M. Davis, Jr. Intermural Fields	Saturday, 3/14	10 a.m.
Homecoming Finale March 15 marks the final day of Homecoming Week — cheer on our baseball team as they take on Augusta University at 1:00 PM! Don’t forget to check our social media platforms for the Door Decorating Contest winners.	N/A	Sunday, 3/15	N/A

Alumni Events

For questions about alumni events, please contact
Event	Location / Campus	Date	Time
Paint the Town Purple: Advancement Office	Cochran	Monday to Saturday, 3/9- 3/14	TBD
Faculty & Staff Alumni Luncheon	Macon, TBD	Tuesday, 3/10	12 p.m.
Faculty & Staff Alumni Luncheon	Cochran, TBD	Wednesday, 3/11	12 p.m.
Alumni Social	Macon, TBD	Thursday, 3/12	TBD
Men's Alumni Soccer Game	Cochran	Thursday, 3/12	TBD
All Class Reunion	Cochran, TBD	Friday, 3/13	TBD
Men's Soccer Alumni Golf Outing	Cochran, TBD	Friday, 3/13	TBD
Tailgate Before Soccer Game	Cochran, TBD	Friday, 3/13	TBD

Baseball & Softball Games
Event	Location / Campus	Date	Time
Baseball vs. Augusta University	Cochran, Stuckey Field	Friday, 3/13	4 p.m.
Softball vs. Flagler College	Cochran, Knights Field	Friday, 3/13	6 p.m.
Softball vs. Flagler College	Cochran, Knights Field	Saturday, 3/14	12 p.m.
Softball vs. Flagler College	Cochran, Knights Field	Saturday, 3/14	2 p.m.
Baseball vs. Augusta University	Cochran, Stuckey Field	Saturday, 3/14	2 p.m
Baseball vs. Augusta University	Cochran, Stuckey Field	Sunday, 3/15	1 p.m.