Houston is getting ready for a big dose of HBCU Homecoming energy as Texas Southern University celebrates Homecoming 2026 with football, music, tradition and plenty of Tiger pride. The celebration culminates Saturday, October 24, when the Texas Southern Tigers take on Southern University at 2 p.m. at Reliant Stadium. The Homecoming game is the centerpiece of a weeklong celebration running October 18-24 as TSU continues its Road to 100, leading to the university’s Centennial celebration in 2027. This year’s theme, Mission 99: The Final Ascent to 100, marks the final Homecoming of Texas Southern’s first century and sets the stage for a milestone year ahead.

Game Day Starts Early

For TSU fans, Homecoming game day will begin well before kickoff. The annual Homecoming Parade will step off at 8:30 a.m., beginning at Cleburne and Tierwester and concluding at Wheeler and Ennis. At 10 a.m., the celebration continues with The Ultimate Tailgate Experience on the Yard, bringing students, alumni, families and friends together before the Tigers head to Reliant Stadium.

Then it is time for football.

Texas Southern University vs. Southern University
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Reliant Stadium | Houston

The matchup brings together two HBCU football programs with a shared tradition of football, marching bands and community. And the soundtrack will be just as important as the scoreboard. Fans will see performances by Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band and Southern University’s Human Jukebox, adding the signature pageantry and musical tradition of HBCU football to the Homecoming experience.

Mission 99 Leads to 100

The 2026 celebration represents an important moment for Texas Southern as the university approaches its Centennial in 2027. With Mission 99: The Final Ascent to 100, TSU is celebrating the final Homecoming of its first century while looking ahead to the next chapter of the university’s history. Homecoming Week will feature activities for students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Texas Southern community throughout the week. Complimentary transportation will also be available for Homecoming attendees traveling to Reliant Stadium. Shuttle service will be provided from campus to the METRO rail stop at Main and Fannin, along with commemorative Mission 99 METRO passes. Bus transportation will also be available for alumni traveling from campus to the stadium.

Tickets for the Homecoming game are on sale, giving TSU alumni, students, families and fans the opportunity to be part of the October 24 celebration. With football at the center, marching bands bringing the sound and a university approaching its 100th anniversary, Texas Southern’s Mission 99 Homecoming is shaping up to be a major Tiger celebration in Houston.

For the complete Homecoming schedule and ticket information, visit tsu.edu/homecoming.