All alumni band members and auxiliary are invited to join us for a great day of fellowship, marching, playing and more! Even if you aren’t marching, we would love to have you in attendance. Join one of the largest marching bands in the nation for a spectacular Homecoming 2025 weekend!    Alumni FMB Homecoming Schedule  -  Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025   9:30 a.m.              Registration / Check-in Opens                                  East Side of Stadium  10:30 a.m.            Alumni FMB Rehearsal                                              Doyt Perry Stadium  11:30 a.m.             FMB / Alumni FMB Combined Rehearsal                     Doyt Perry Stadium  12:30 p.m.            LUNCH on your own  3:00 p.m.             Alumni FMB Call Time                                               East Side of Stadium  3:30 p.m.             March to PreFlight  3:45 p.m.             FMB PreFlight Concert                                              West Side of Stadium  4:15 p.m.             Enter Stadium with FMB – DO NOT BE LATE!               Doyt Perry Stadium                         All Registered participants must enter at this time.  4:40 p.m.            PreGame Performance with FMB                                  Doyt Perry Stadium  5:00 p.m.            KICK OFF – Beat the Flames!                                    Doyt Perry Stadium  6:30 p.m.            Halftime Performance with FMB                                  Doyt Perry Stadium  8:00 p.m.            Game Ends / 5th Quarter Concert                              Doyt Perry Stadium    Game tickets for Alumni FMB guests  Purchase football game tickets for guests in the BGSU Band Alumni and Friends Sections. These tickets are intended for guests of registered alumni and seats will be next to the Falcon Marching Band. For seat upgrades, questions, comments or concerns please contact the ticket office at tickets@bgu.edu OR 419-372-0000.   

Kick off game day at the BGSU Homecoming Tailgate, the ultimate pregame celebration filled with music, camaraderie and Falcon pride. Alumni, friends and families can gather at Tailgate Park to reconnect, relax and get ready for an exciting afternoon of football and Homecoming festivities. Event Highlights Alumni Tents – Enjoy a welcoming space designed for connection and conversation with fellow Falcons while taking in a prime view of the concert. College Tents – Revisit your academic home, reconnect with faculty and network with fellow graduates. Many tents offer exclusive giveaways and incentives. Live Concert – BGSU Athletics and the Homecoming Committee will present an exciting concert featuring an artist chosen to engage multiple generations of Falcons. Family-Friendly Fun – Enjoy activities designed for all ages, making this a tailgate everyone can enjoy.

Following our tailgating fun, get ready for an action-packed evening at The Doyt as the Falcons take on the Liberty Flames. From a high-energy halftime show to a fireworks finale, this game is more than just football – it’s a Homecoming tradition! Event Highlights Halftime show – Enjoy a special performance of the Falcon Marching Band curated by Jon Waters to celebrate Freddie Falcon’s birthday. Homecoming court presentation – Meet this year’s Homecoming Court during the break between the third and fourth quarters. Fireworks show – Cap off the night with a spectacular 10-minute fireworks display after the game. Pack the stands, wear your orange and brown and get ready to celebrate Homecoming with Falcon football! ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.

Cap off an unforgettable Homecoming Saturday with a spectacular post-game fireworks show lighting up the sky above Doyt Perry Stadium.This dazzling display is the perfect finale to a day full of Falcon spirit.  Game attendees can watch from the comfort of their seats, but we invite anyone else to enjoy the show from the perch of their choice outside the stadium ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.