UTA Maverick Homecoming is Back and You're Invited!

Welcome (back) home, Mavericks! After the cancelation of homecoming activities in 2020 due to COVID-19 precautions, the University of Texas at Arlington is ready to once again paint the town blue, white and orange in celebration of all things Maverick and so is Downtown Arlington! 

UTA Homecoming 2021 takes place from November 8-14, 2021 and includes a week packed with spirited traditions, including Decorate Downtown. In early November, UTA student organizations team up with Downtown Arlington and our local businesses to decorate storefronts with Maverick pride so that everyone knows it’s Homecoming Week! Then from Nov. 8-12, you can cast your vote for the most spirited People’s Choice award winner. 

Decorate Downtown is just the beginning of a fun-filled UTA Homecoming Week! The general public is welcome to join in on the fun, including the UTA Homecoming 5K Walk/Run/Roll, Homecoming Street Festival and Parade, the big games, and more.

Featured Events  

Decorate Downtown
Vote for the People’s Choice Award Monday-Friday, Nov. 8-12 
READY. SET. DECORATE! UTA student organizations are teaming up with businesses in Downtown Arlington to decorate their storefronts with Maverick pride. Is your business interested in participating?

Jim Hayes Memorial Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 12-13
Cheer on the UTA Movin' Mavs Basketball teams as they compete in their annual Homecoming tournament. 

Homecoming 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Saturday, Nov. 13
Everyone’s welcome to join UTA for the annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk/Roll. All proceeds go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund. The 5K is open to all UTA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. 

Homecoming Golf Tournament
Saturday, Nov. 13
Grab your clubs and join UTA Athletics, Maverick alumni, staff and friends for the annual Homecoming scramble, which also includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, prizes, and 18 holes of golf at Waterchase Golf Club.

Homecoming Street Festival and Parade on Spaniolo Drive
Saturday, Nov. 13
This year’s Homecoming Parade starts with a grand production number not to be missed. After that, the parade procession commences with floats, marching bands, special guests, and UTA’s traditional decorated golf carts. 

Men’s and Women’s Basketball 
Saturday, Nov. 13 
Cheer on the UTA Women’s Basketball team as they play against Sam Houston and the UTA Men’s Basketball team as they take on Mary Hardin Baylor in their 2021 Homecoming match-ups. 

For More HOCO Info  

Visit the UTA Homecoming website for a complete schedule plus information about admission pricing to the games, golf tournament, and other ticketed events.

Make it a Weekend!

Need somewhere to stay? Click here for a listing of Downtown Arlington B&Bs, or visit the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau website for all kinds of hotel listings and cool attractions.

Parking Info

There’s plenty of free street parking in Downtown Arlington as well as a public parking garage at 101 Center. Note that some of our street parking is configured for back-in parking. Visit UT Arlington’s Visitor Parking page for information about campus lots and garages. Free bike racks are located throughout Downtown and UTA. Or skip parking altogether and hail Via Arlington ride share, RAPID self-driving vehicle service (Downtown only), Uber, or Lyft.

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About Downtown Arlington  

Designated by the State of Texas as the Arlington Cultural District, Downtown Arlington is where creativity, authenticity, and hometown pride thrive and drive what's next. Within its less than a two-mile radius, Downtown is home to a top tier public research university, prolific visual and performing artists and arts institutions, live entertainment, exciting NCAA and professional athletics, one-of-a-kind dining and retail, and a supportive business climate.