Date: 
Sat, 09/13/2025 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Purdue University Northwest 

Homecoming Sports Festival

Saturday, September 13th

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dowling Park is located in Hammond, IN at Kennedy Ave. and 80/94.

Logo: Purdue University HOCO Sports Festival, with Leo the lion in place on one of the Os.Celebrate with the Pride of PNW at the Homecoming Sports Fest at Dowling Park and the Kube in Hammond. Enjoy food, music, activities and more!

This jam-packed day of sports included women’s and men’s soccer, women’s and men’s tennis, baseball, softball and ice hockey games.

Want to keep supporting the Pride? Explore the PNW Athletics calendar!

Join PNW’s Pride for an unforgettable Homecoming Sports Fest at Dowling Park and the Kube in Hammond! Enjoy a day filled with food, music, activities and more.

Experience a thrilling lineup of sports, including women’s and men’s soccer, women’s and men’s tennis, men’s baseball, women’s softball and men’s ice hockey games.

Homecoming Sports Festival - Purdue University NorthwestTickets are:

  • $30 per adult
  • $10 for those under 21
  • free for children under 5

Each ticket grants you:

  • Entrance to Dowling Park and the Kube
  • Access to the VIP tent
  • Complimentary Italian buffet
  • Two drink tickets

Purchase VIP Tickets

Homecoming Sports Festival - Purdue University NorthwestTicket sales end Friday, September 5th, 2025.

2025 Homecoming Sports Fest Athletics Schedule

11 a.m.

  • Women’s Soccer vs Winona State
  • Men’s & Women’s Tennis vs Judson

Noon

  • Softball vs South Suburban
  • Baseball vs St. Francis

Homecoming - Student Life - Purdue University Northwest2 p.m.

  • Men’s Soccer vs Walsh University

4 p.m.

  • D1 Hockey vs. Chicago Cougars

7 p.m.

  • D2 Hockey vs. Wisconsin Rapid River Kings