- October 27, 2025
- By Annie Krakower
Fresh off Marcello Hernandez’s recent return as the viral character Domingo on “Saturday Night Live,” the comedian had another audience roaring on Sunday evening, live … from the Xfinity Center.
His headlining performance during Student Entertainment Events’ annual comedy show was just the start of a week of Homecoming celebrations at the University of Maryland.
While buildings across campus are lit up red throughout Spirit Week, Terps can similarly show their pride and score Homecoming swag by wearing each day’s corresponding color: red on Monday, white on Tuesday, black on Wednesday, gold on Thursday and all Maryland colors on Friday. Purchasing the right shade can also earn students, friends, family and alums 10% off at the University Book Center.
Speaking of deals, more than a dozen businesses around Greater College Park will also have specials and discounts, including Potomac Pizza, Shop Made in Maryland and the Greene Turtle. Or satisfy your cravings with the offerings at the Homecoming Food Truck Festival next to Memorial Chapel on Friday afternoon.
As Terps young and old gather to raise high the black and gold, check out five don’t-miss Homecoming highlights—and find the full list of events at homecoming.umd.edu.
(Photo by Riley N. Sims)
Tuesday Night Lights
7 p.m. Tuesday | SECU Stadium
Get cozy on your home turf to catch a showing of “Top Gun: Maverick” on the football field. Light refreshments will be available on the concourse.
(Photo by Dylan Singleton)
Teddy’s Pup Parade
5 p.m. Thursday | McKeldin Mall
Back by paw-pular demand, the University of Maryland Police Department’s comfort dog, Teddy, will lead a pack of pups and their owners for a tail-wagging walk around the mall. Register your four-legged friend, or just stop by to take in the cuteness.
(Photo by Riley N. Sims)
Terp Carnival
2 p.m. Friday | McKeldin Mall
Enjoy plenty of treats this Halloween with food, games, giveaways and a fireworks finale during this Terp tradition. Just for this spooky season, attendees can enter a special costume contest with football coach Mike Locksley, with categories for best Terp pride, best group costume, most creative and funniest. Or stop by to meet this year’s Homecoming grand marshals, former Terp football star Domonique Foxworth ’04 and UMD College Park Foundation trustee Ashley Foxworth ’06, as they dish out scoops of their limited-edition ice cream flavor: vanilla with crushed vanilla crème sandwich cookies, caramel swirl and rainbow sprinkles.
(Photo by Riley N. Sims)
Terpsville Fan Fest
12:30 p.m. Saturday | Jones-Hill House
This new event, presented by Sardi’s, invites fans of all ages into Maryland football’s practice facility for inflatables, face painting, food and yard games ahead of the team’s matchup vs. Indiana. The pregame destination adds to a full lineup of other Homecoming tailgates, including the annual Alumni Association beer garden and events for engineering, public policy and other alums.
(Photo by Riley N. Sims)
Football vs. Indiana
3:30 p.m. Saturday | SECU Stadium
Last year, fans stormed the field after the Terps secured a dramatic 29-28 Homecoming victory over USC. Do they have more magic in store? Wear red and join your fellow fans to cheer Maryland on as it hosts the No. 2 Hoosiers.