Waterloo’s university district prepares for Homecoming weekend
Posted Sep 27, 2025 07:36:11 AM.
Last Updated Sep 29, 2025 11:11:51 AM.
One of the more notorious weekends across Waterloo Region has arrived, with Homecoming weekend now in full swing.
In anticipation, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) has installed fencing in key areas around Ezra Avenue and Albert Street as a precaution, looking to further contain expected street parties during the weekend.
It’s similar to what’s usually done around St. Patrick’s Day, with regional police set to be out in higher numbers throughout the area to limit unsafe behaviour.
In 2023, WRPS laid a total of 138 charges tied to Homecoming parties throughout the course of the weekend. In 2024, those numbers dropped slightly to 123. Charges laid were mainly centred around the Liquor License Control Act and Highway Traffic Act.
It’s a big reminder to stay safe and expect increased traffic throughout those areas throughout the weekend.
Golden Hawks’ Homecoming football game
Sir Wilfrid Laurier University is getting ready once again for its big Homecoming football game.
This year, the Golden Hawks will be playing host to the visiting University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
Alongside the big games, other activities being offered around the campus include:
- Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m., at The Quad
- Fan Fest – Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 11 a.m. through til the end of halftime, at the University Stadium Parking Lot
- Men’s Lacrosse Game – Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 1:30 p.m., at Ansley Alumni Field
- Men’s Baseball Game – Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 3 p.m., at Jack Couch Park
- Women’s Soccer Game – Sunday, Sept. 28, starting at 1 p.m., at Ansley Alumni Field
- And more…
The full list of details on events being offered throughout the course of Homecoming weekend can be found on Laurier’s website.
