Homecoming FAQ

Where do I find details about registration, guest football and tailgate tickets, the uniform, schedule, music, instrument check-out, the clear bag policy and parking? Everything is on the Homecoming 2026 page.

Can I register after November 2, 2026? No. Once registration closes we cannot accept late entries. If someone can no longer attend we may be able to match you with their place.

What if I registered and can no longer attend? Email [email protected] — we may be able to match you with someone who did not register in time.

Is there a deadline for guest football tickets? No, but once the allotted tickets are gone, they are gone.

How will I receive my guest football tickets? You buy them directly from the FSU Athletic Ticket Office and they are sent to you as print-at-home tickets.

Can my guests sit with another member's guests? If you have already bought the tickets, call the Ticket Office on 850-644-1830 and ask whether they can coordinate the seats.

I am physically limited or unable to march. Can I still take part? Yes. We will attempt reasonable accommodations on the field and in the stands for those who want to play but are limited in their ability to march. After registering, email [email protected] so we can make sure they are in place.

When and where do I pick up my packet on Friday, November 20th? 4:00pm–6:00pm at Chiefs Field, near the instrument storage building.

When and where do I check out an instrument? Saturday, 30 minutes before rehearsal through to the end of rehearsal (time to be confirmed), at Chiefs Field near the instrument storage building.

What if I can't make Friday night's packet pick-up? We strongly encourage you to have someone collect it for you. There will be limited packet pick-up at Chiefs Field on Saturday morning.

Black pants, shorts or capris are part of the musicians' uniform this year — can I wear black yoga pants? Unfortunately not. Only slack-style pants, shorts or capris are allowed. No denim or jeans, athletic wear, bike shorts, athletic shorts, yoga pants or leggings.

Which shirts are acceptable? A garnet polo reading FSUMCA or Marching Chiefs Alumni. Non-Feature-Twirler majorettes may wear any garnet uniform shirt reading Marching Chiefs Alumni Majorettes.

Polos with FSUBAA and/or the "running Chief" will not be accepted, and you will not be allowed in the MCA block, into the stadium, playing in the stands, or marching.

FSUMCA polos, Color Guard shirts and Majorette shirts are not sold at packet pick-up or on the day.

I can't come this year. Can I buy a polo or uniform shirt and have it sent to me? Yes. Order through the uniform store link on this site. All orders are collected at packet pick-up and are not shipped to your home by default — a friend may collect yours. If you need it posted, email [email protected] to say you are not attending. A separate shipping fee is payable to the MCA Board volunteer sending it, and we will contact you afterwards to arrange payment and confirm your address.

Do you provide parking for alumni members? Unfortunately not — see the Homecoming 2026 page for parking information.

Where does the MCA sit, and is it next to the current Marching Chiefs? Section 118, and no — the Marching Chiefs are now in Section 1. We are fortunate that the Athletic Department allows us to take part and gives us seats in Section 118 at a discounted rate; where we sit is not currently in our control.

Can I bring my instrument case into the stadium? No. Per the FSU Athletic Department, instrument cases are not allowed in the stadium at all, and the FSUMCA cannot store them.

I'm a woodwind — what do we do if it rains? In bad weather we may be able to request some space to store woodwind instruments. This is decided in the week of Homecoming and cannot be guaranteed.

Can my family sit with me in the block? For the safety and security of the band and your guests, they need to sit in their assigned ticketed seat until after halftime. Please plan accordingly with small children, who cannot sit with the band.

Can my family march in with me? No. Ticketed guests must go through the ticket gates. Anyone bringing guests in at march over may be removed from Homecoming activities.

Can I get the music now to start practicing? As soon as it is available, yes — the download and print link will be on the Homecoming 2026 page. A YouTube playlist is also available to practice along with.

Will music be available at packet pick-up? No. Please print your music beforehand.