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Homecoming Gospel Explosion
- Sunday, Oct. 4
- Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
- Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m.
- Featuring: Karen Clark Sheard, Tye Tribbett, Will Johnson & the Fraser 5
- Cost: NSU Students–$10, General Public–$35
Homecoming Concert (Students Only)
- Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
- Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
- Featuring: G-Hero, YK Niece & Queen Key
- Cost: NSU Students–$35
NSU Battle of the Greeks Step Show
- Thursday, Oct. 8
- Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: NSU Students–$10 General Public–$20
Spartan SpiritFest
- Friday, Oct. 9
- Spartan Greens (Outside)
- Time: Noon-4 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Join the campus community for a fun-filled festive event which includes performances by the NSU Cheerleaders and the Spartan Legion Marching Band. You can also purchase regional food truck cuisine, ethnic art, fraternity, and sorority paraphernalia.
The Official Alumni Party with Special Celebrity DJ MC Lyte
- Friday, Oct. 9
- Norfolk Waterside Marriott
- 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
- Time: 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
- Cost: $70 General Admission
- Join the NSUAA for the Official Alumni Party, with music provided by the legendary DJ MC Lyte
- Open to guests 21 and older
Homecoming Parade Presented By Chartway Credit Union
The bands. The community groups. The floats. They’ll all be there!
- Saturday, Oct. 10
- Park Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard
- Time: 8-10:30 a.m.
- Cost: FREE
Homecoming Football Game
- Saturday, Oct. 10
- NSU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg
- William “Dick” Price Stadium
- Kick-Off: 2 p.m.
- Advance Ticket: Reserved $70 and General Admission $45
- Day of Ticket: Reserved $75 and General Admission $50
- Go to https://nsuspartanstickets.universitytickets.com/
The NSUAA Spartan Lounge
- Piano Lounge, Norfolk Waterside Marriott
- 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
- Time: 9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Win or lose! You are invited to join your fellow alumni for a post-game afterparty.
- You must be 21 or older to enjoy.
SpartanCon: The Homecoming Finale Concert
- Featuring Meek Mill, Tink & Belly Gang Kushington
- Saturday, Oct. 10
- Show starts at 8 p.m.
- Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
- Get your tickets here!
- To provide a safer environment for the public and expedite entry into Joseph Echols Hall, Norfolk State University has implemented a protocol that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the arena. For more information on the Bag Policy, click here.
Things to Remember
- Ticket Required for Campus Entry (Game Day):
- Every person entering campus must have a valid game ticket—this includes all patrons arriving by foot and all patrons riding in vehicles.
- Purchase game tickets at the Box Office (M-F, 9:30 a.m.‒5:30 p.m.) or 24-hour access online at nsuspartantickets.com.
- The Box Office will not be open on game day. We encourage tickets to be purchased in advance, prior to the day of the game.
- Perimeter Entry Points: There will be multiple gates along the campus perimeter designated for game entry. Follow event signs and staff directions to the nearest gate.
- Security Screening: All guests will pass through security at the entry gates and may be subject to metal detector screening prior to entering campus. Please have your game ticket ready for quick scanning.