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2026 Homecoming Royalty

Vote for Homecoming Royalty During Homecoming Week!

Homecoming Royalty Court members serve as student ambassadors throughout Homecoming Week, representing the University of Minnesota at events from October 19-24, 2026. At the Homecoming football game on October 24, two students who best embody Gopher pride will be crowned the 2026 Homecoming Royals and each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Voting opens and closes during Homecoming Week. Stay tuned to this page for updates on the 2026 Homecoming Court!

Golden Gopher Pride

Homecoming Royalty honors a long-standing tradition at the University of Minnesota. Students chosen for the Homecoming Court exemplify what it means to be a Gopher. Two students from the Homecoming Court are chosen to represent the University of Minnesota with the titles “Homecoming Royals.

Meet the 2026 Homecoming Court:

student wearing a homecoming sash — **Alma Garcia Guerrero**
**Major:** Health and Wellbeing Sciences
**Year:** Senior

student wearing homecoming sash — **Ava Warford**
**Major:** Sport Management
**Year:** Senior

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