Four Home Games Highlight UNO's Homecoming Weekend
Cheer on the Mavericks, celebrate UNO traditions, and enjoy special ticket offers during Homecoming weekend, Nov. 6–7.
- published: 2026/11/05
Homecoming is more than a week of events. It's a celebration of the community and shared Maverick pride that make the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) special.
Get in the game Nov. 6–7, support Maverick student-athletes, and celebrate campus traditions. Highlights will include the retirement of Jake Guentzel's hockey jersey, the crowning of Homecoming royalty, and recognition of the 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class.
Friday, Nov. 6
Women's Soccer vs. South Dakota
2:30 P.M. | Caniglia Field
Omaha Women's Soccer continues its postseason journey in the Summit League Women's Soccer Championship Tournament, competing for a conference championship.
🎟️ Ticket Offer: Summit League Tournament tickets starting at $10
Hockey vs. St. Cloud State
7 P.M. | Baxter Arena
Friday night's hockey matchup features several special celebrations honoring Maverick history and traditions:
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Jake Guentzel Jersey Retirement: UNO will retire the jersey of Maverick great Jake Guentzel during a special pregame ceremony.
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2026 Homecoming Royalty: Celebrate the crowning of this year's Homecoming royalty.
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Athletics Hall of Fame: Honor the 2026 Hall of Fame class and their contributions to Maverick Athletics.
- Maverick FanFest: Attend Maverick FanFest before the game! This free, all-ages celebration includes music, games, face painting, and a festive photo booth.
🎟️ Ticket Offer: $15 upper bowl end zone tickets
Saturday, Nov. 7
Women's Basketball vs. Avila
Noon | Sapp Fieldhouse
Omaha Women's Basketball takes the court against Avila University at Sapp Fieldhouse. Admission is FREE, offering fans an opportunity to bring family and friends and cheer on the Mavericks.
Hockey vs. St. Cloud State
7 P.M. | Baxter Arena
The Mavericks wrap up Homecoming weekend with another night of hockey against St. Cloud State, featuring a special trading card giveaway for fans.
🎟️ Ticket Offer: $15 upper bowl end zone tickets
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).
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