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2025 HOMECOMING AT MASON IS ALL TOGETHER DIFFERENT!

We are very excited to announce that Homecoming 2025 at George Mason University will take place from Friday, January 31 to Saturday, February 8, 2025! Student Involvement, the Patriot Activities Council, Mason Athletics, Alumni Relations, and other Mason departments, clubs and organizations will rally around our Men's and Women's basketball teams for Homecoming festivities throughout the week.

Each year, the partnership between Student Involvement, Alumni Relations, and Mason Athletics grows and expands. Each of our departments are excited to welcome you to all of the fun and school-spirited events this year. We are thrilled to present to you tons of great ways to show your pride for Mason Nation during this festive week of events!

Keep checking this page for continuing updates and information about Mason’s 2025 Homecoming celebration!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: HOMECOMING 2025 TAILGATE LOCATION CHANGE
UPDATE: Homecoming Tailgate & Festival To Be Held In Lot L
FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason University annual Homecoming Tailgate and Gameday Festival will be held in Lot L on Saturday, February 8 from 12-3 p.m.
This location change comes as part of George Mason's ongoing commitment to creating the safest possible environment for our community. As a result, the decision has been made to move the festival and tailgate from its traditional location in Lot A to Lot L in 2025.
Load in will begin at 11 a.m. for registered vehicles and closes at 12 p.m. The pedestrian entrance will open at 12 p.m.
Tailgate permits can be purchased by clicking here. There will be no day-of-sales of parking permits – they must be secured in advance.
The men’s basketball game vs. Rhode Island will follow the tailgate and festival and will tip at 4 p.m inside EagleBank Arena.
 The Homecoming Tailgate and Festival is a collaboration with George Mason’s Department of Police & Public Safety, the Athletic Department, University Life and the Alumni Association.
Tailgate rules and regulations are available by clicking here.