NORFOLK, Va. – ODU Director of Athletics, Dr. Wood Selig, announced on Thursday, April 17, that Old Dominion University Football will host Family Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 4 against Coastal Carolina and the annual Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 25 against App State.
There will be a multitude of events to celebrate ODU’s Homecoming week, including: the ODUAA Alumni Honors Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 23; a Homecoming Fireworks Celebration at the ODU Sailing Center on Friday, Oct. 24; and gameday activities on October 25 that include the annual Homecoming Parade at 11 a.m., an Alumni Association Tailgate, and the National Panhellenic Council Reunion Tailgate. Homecoming also sees the annual Monarchs Give Back food drive, spearheaded by ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and First Lady, Marisela Rosas Hemphill,Ph.D. Click here for more information on all ODU Homecoming activities!
The time for the 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend games will be announced in accordance with the 12-day window prescribed by the Sun Belt Conference’s partnership with ESPN.
The Monarchs’ October 4 game against the Chanticleers will be Family Weekend, a celebration for students on their journey at ODU and an opportunity for them to share that journey with their loved ones. Join your ODU family for a tailgate barbeque, pregame entertainment,opportunities to connect with other families and more! More information will be announced shortly on odu.edu.
The full 2025 ODU Football Promotional Schedule will be released later this Spring, but you can get ahead of the game!The ODU Tradition T-shirt is now available at the ODU Bookstore on Monarch Way and by clicking here. You can also purchase a shirt at the Priority Auto Charity Bowl ODU Spring Game on Saturday, April 19- kickoff at 2pm. Following the conclusion of the game, ODUwill host a Fan Field Day event, including a meet and greet opportunity with players for photos and autographs, and various on-field activities for Monarch Football fans.
Current season ticket holders have an exclusive window to renew by May 1. To renew, log into your Ticketing account or call ODU's Box Office at 757-683-3375.