🎉 The 2026 Family Weekend schedule is finally here! Scroll down for more info. 🎉
Psst: A few details might shift around, so make sure to keep checking back here for the latest updates.
Want the inside scoop? Hit play on the video above 👆 as we walk you through the whole schedule in detail. Then, mark your calendars—registration opens at 12PM ET on August 5!
Family Weekend 2026 Schedule
Thursday, September 17 (opportunities for early arrival)
6 – 7:30 p.m. Olympic Panel discussion + Olympic torch lighting, hosted by GT Library
7:30 p.m. Battle of the Bands, hosted by Ferst Center for the Arts and GT Musicians' Network
Friday, September 18
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Check-in (Smithgall Building)
Open hours at the Campus Recreation Center (facility access)
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vendor/Off Campus Housing Fair (Pavilions walkway)
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Campus Tours and Specialized Tours (various campus locations TBA)
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tech Rec and Paper and Clay access (45-minute sessions)
12 - 12:45 p.m. President Cabrera's Family Weekend Address(Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballrooms)
1 - 2:00 p.m. Academic Panel Lunch & Learn (Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballrooms)
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Education Session #1 (Exhibition Hall, 2nd level conference rooms, sessions TBA)
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Education Session #2 (Exhibition Hall, 2nd level conference rooms, sessions TBA)
2 - 5:00 p.m. College and school hosted engagement
5 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner OYO
Extended Friday Evening Opportunities: (additional cost)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The Big Game Show (Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballrooms)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics Concert (Ferst Center for the Arts)
Saturday, September 19
8 - 10:00 a.m. Late Check-In (Tech Green)
All open hours at the Campus Recreation Center (facility access)
9 – 11:30 a.m. Family Weekend Tailgate Party on Tech Green (tailgate meal at additional cost)
“Helluva Block Party” hosted by Athletics, time TBA
12:00 p.m. Georgia Tech Football vs. Mercer University Bears (discounted ticket link provided upon registering for Family Weekend)
3 – 5:00 p.m. Post Game Party on Tech Square
Sunday, September 20
10 - 11:00 a.m. or 12 - 1:00 p.m. Jazz Brunch with Dean Stein (GT Hotel and Conference Center) (additional cost, space is limited)
All open hours at the Campus Recreation Center (facility access)
We are so excited to share this with you! Drop your questions—or express your excitement—in the comments below! 👇✨
The Website to purchase the single tickets is showing that most of the seats on the open sections are already sold out. Are the sections that currently are showing as not available are reserved and will be opened when the...see more
So when we register do we need to purchase for our student too? I think the only thing she may be able to do is the Friday night as she will be in band so won’t be able to tailgate:eat with us.
Will there be a registration for the pre-reg webinar on Monday, August 3rd? Additionally, will we receive a notification when this registration opens, along with the registration for the actual family weekend?
How do i register and purchase tickets at discount
What time does registration go live on 8/5?