Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict hold Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 17, with Johnnie football, Bennie volleyball, a choral concert and events open to alums, families and the public in Collegeville and St. Joseph.
Homecoming football: Johnnies vs. Concordia
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, kickoff 1 p.m.
- Where: Clemens Stadium, Saint John’s University, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville
- Tickets: Online through the CSB+SJU ticket office or at the gate. Ticket purchases are credit card only, and a clear bag policy is in effect.
- Tailgate: The Johnnie Football Tailgate runs 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in the SJU athletic fields lot (a paid, reserved lot). Guests can park elsewhere on campus or ride the LINK from CSB and walk in.
Saint John’s enters the game 5–0 overall and 4–0 in the MIAC.
Bennie volleyball alum night
The College of Saint Benedict hosts Saint Mary’s at 5 p.m. Saturday at Claire Lynch Hall in St. Joseph.
Homecoming Choral Showcase (Friday)
The Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus and Women’s Choir perform with guest organist Joe Trucano on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Abbey and University Church at Saint John’s. The concert is free.
More on the Saturday schedule
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m.: The Saint John’s Bible on view at Alcuin Library
- 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Abbey Woodworking open house
- 2–6 p.m.: “Salvage,” paintings and drawings by Michael Kareken, Alice R. Rogers and Target Galleries, SJU
- 4:15 p.m.: Alum Memorial Mass, Saint John’s Abbey and University Church
- 5–8 p.m.: Johnnie Bennie Bash on the CSB Mall with food trucks, a photo booth and outdoor music
On Sunday, Oct. 18, CSB+SJU Crew hosts its 53rd annual Sag Sprints regatta at the Lake Sagatagan beach at SJU, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sources: CSB+SJU Homecoming schedule; Saint John’s football schedule; CSB+SJU tickets: SJU Football vs. Concordia; Saint Benedict volleyball schedule; CSB+SJU music events; CSB Women’s Choir. Checked Oct. 14, 2026.
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