Jonesboro – Arkansas State University has revealed its 2026 Homecoming court, highlighting five male and five female students nominated by their peers. The announcement was made during “Into the Cosmos,” the kickoff event for Homecoming Week hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB).
Members of the Homecoming court will take part in private interviews on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as part of the selection process. Student voting to determine the Homecoming king and queen will be open on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The king and queen will be crowned during halftime of Saturday’s football game between Arkansas State and Georgia State. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 at Centennial Bank Stadium. Fans attending the game are reminded that only clear bags are allowed in the stadium.
Ahead of game day, students are invited to attend the “Yell Like Hell” pep rally at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The event will be held on the Heritage Plaza Lawn in front of Reng Student Union and will feature the A-State Spirit Squads, along with a review of the university’s game-day traditions. During the rally, winners of the various Homecoming Week competitions will also be announced.
The Homecoming court selection and related festivities are part of a series of events designed to celebrate school spirit and bring the campus community together throughout the week.