One of the most memorable moments on the campus of South Florida’s only HBCU is its annual homecoming event.
The traditional week of festivities kicks-off on Monday, October 31, and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Lion”.
The homecoming game will take place, Saturday, Nov. 5. The Lions will host Ave Maria in Miami Gardens at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens at 1 p.m.
2022 Homecoming- Unleash The Lion
Schedule of Events: October 30 – November 6
Sunday, October 30
Coleman Drive Countdown
- 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Coleman Drive
- Sponsored by Student Government Association
Monday, October 31
Homecoming Kick-Off
- Women’s Soccer Match
- Florida Memorial University Lions vs. Florida National University
- 7:00 p.m.
- Broward College – South Campus Turf Field
Lions After Dark: Haunted House
- 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- J.C. Sams Student Activity Center
- Hosted by FMU National Pan-Hellenic Council & Ambassador Chorale
Tuesday, November 1
Student Leadership Summit + Care Package Giveaway
- 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
- Lehman Auditorium
Lions Training Camp: Field Day
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Front Lawn
- Facilitated by Intramurals
Comedy Show & Fashion Show
- Into the Wild: Fashion & Comedy Experience
- 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, November 2
Volleyball Match
- Florida Memorial University Lions vs. St. Thomas University Bobcats
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- FMU Wellness Center
Thursday, November 3
Men’s Basketball Game
- Florida Memorial University Lions vs. University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles
- 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- FMU Wellness Center
- Tickets $5
- FREE Admission for FMU Students
Alumni 40 Under 40
- 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Smith Conference Center
- Cost $40.00
Homecoming Concert
- “We Outside”
- 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Clock Tower
- Free Event
Friday, November 4
Annual Alumni Luncheon
- 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Smith Conference Center
- Cost $40.00
“Family Matters” – The Reunion
Kid Zone
- 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Lion Mixer, Alumni Fish Fry, Greek Yard Show (Cash Prizes), Food Truck Invasion, and Entertainment
- 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Clock Tower
Saturday, November 5
Homecoming Football Game
Florida Memorial University Lions vs. Ave Maria University Gyrenes
Betty T. Ferguson Stadium
3000 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- Tailgate: 10:00 a.m.
- Kick-Off: 1:00 p.m.
- Tickets $10 Advance Purchase
- Tickets $15 At-the-Gate
- Parking $10
- FREE Admission for Children Aged 6 and Under
- FREE Admission for FMU Students
FMU National Alumni Official After Party
2nd Annual Overtime Experience
- “Spirit Night”
- 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Smith Conference Center
Sunday, November 6
Worship Service
- 10:00 a.m.
- Susie C. Holley Religious Center
