Homecoming 2026

September 18-19, 2026

Get ready for APU Homecoming, featuring the epic, long-awaited return of Cougar Football! Faculty, staff, students, alumni, family, and friends are invited to join us for celebratory events on the Azusa campus.

PLEASE NOTE: Students, faculty, and staff must log in first on the ticketing site to access FREE game tickets.

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Schedule

View the full Homecoming schedule of events and descriptions.

Download (PDF) of Homecoming schedule and map.

Entertainment

Community

Sports

Reunions

Academics

Costs

Free Events for Everyone (Registration Required):

• Homecoming Chapel with Steve Connor ’83
• Prayer Walk
• Aspire Makerspace Open House
• Handmade Notebook Workshop with the Artisan Center
• STEM Research Symposium
• Women’s Soccer Game: APU vs. Whittier

• Cougar Walk Groundbreaking

• Night at the Zu

APU Student Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• On-Campus Student Dance | $7 
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15 or Student Meal Plan
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | Free

APU Faculty/Staff Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | Free (2-ticket limit), Children 12 years and under are free

APU Alumni Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• ’80s Era Reunion Lunch at the Caf | $12 (Pay in-person)
• ’80s Era Reunion Campus Tour | Free
• ’80s Era Reunion Alumni House Hangout | Free
• ’80s Era Reunion Dinner | $35
• STEM Research Symposium Exclusive Alumni Lunch | Free
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | $15, Children 12 years and under are free

General Admission Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | $15, Children 12 years and under are free

Parking

Guest parking is available in APU Parking Lots on East and West campuses. APU Parking Permits are NOT REQUIRED during Homecoming, September 18-19.

For the Football Game and Night at the Zu on Saturday, September 19:

• APU East Campus:
  ADA, VIP, and limited general parking will be available in parking Lot A and  Lot E. APU Trolleys will be available to transport guests between APU and Citrus College.
• Overflow Parking:
  If APU parking fills, we recommend Citrus College parking in Lots S4 and E3 off of Citrus Ave., with easy access to APU for pre-game festivities. Citrus College parking is $5 per vehicle in these lots.
• Game-Only Parking:
  If you’re joining us just for the game, we recommend the FREE Citrus College parking in Lot S6 (Stadium Lot) off Barranca Ave., which also offers abundant ADA parking.

Prohibited List

Please note these items are prohibited and will be confiscated immediately:

Hotels and lodging

View a list of local hotels and discounted rates.