Join us Saturday, October 10 to celebrate the 153rd edition of the Minuteman Band performing with the 60th Alumni Band at halftime. Of course, all band alumni are invited to the field to sing “My Way” at postgame.
Hall of Fame
We’ll induct the 2026 class of the Minuteman Band Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend. Nominations are now open!
Tailgate with Us!
Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. Tables and grills are provided by the UMass Band Parents Association.
Schedule (Tentative)
This is a tentative schedule. Game time is TBD.
Registration opens late August/early September.
Saturday, October 10
9:00 a.m. — Check-in and Instrument/Music Distribution
Lot 67, behind Mullins Center
Light breakfast (fresh fruit, granola bars, bottled water)
PARK in Lot 25 (next to Mullins Center practice rink); ADA parking in Lot 67 (behind Mullins Center).
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Rehearsal
Band Rehearsal Fields
Alumni Band Practice and Joint Rehearsal with Baby Band
PARK in Lot 25 (next to Mullins Center practice rink); ADA parking in Lot 67 (behind Mullins Center).
10:30 a.m. — Potluck Tailgate
Lot 11, Football Performance Center at McGuirk Alumni Stadium
POTLUCK. Please bring your favorite tailgate dishes. Tables and grills will be provided.
The Minuteman Band will give a concert.
2:00 p.m. — Pregame Show
UMass Football vs. Miami
60th Alumni Band at Halftime
“My Way” sing at Postgame
Hang at the Hangar
Music PDFs
Tickets
Alumni Band halftime participants receive free entry to the game.
Spouses, partners, children, and other guests need to purchase tickets.
Parking
Morning Rehearsal
Please park in Lot 25. ADA parking is available in Lot 67. Both lots are free to park.
To maintain access to the loading dock for the UMMB’s trucks, we ask that you DO NOT park at the Band Building nor in the Rec Center’s metered lot.
Tailgate & Football Game
You’re welcome to leave your car in Lots 25 or 67 for the game. If you’re able, we encourage walking or carpooling to the stadium.
Stadium parking in Lot 22 is available for a $20 fee when purchased online with your game tickets or $30 (card only) when you arrive at the lot.
Parking & Tailgate Maps
Use these maps to orient yourself for Homecoming parking and tailgating.
