Save the date! The 2026 UCLA Marching Band Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 with an on-campus gathering on Friday, October 23, 2026.
*Deadline to request an instrument was Wednesday, October 14*
Welcome back, Alumni! We’re excited to announce this year’s Alumni Reunion during the UCLA vs. Michigan State football weekend. Please click here for the final schedule and detailed information. Go Bruins!
Registration
Registration tables will be available on Friday, 10/23 from 3pm-5pm at the Intramural (IM) Field, from 6pm-8:30pm at the Pauley Pavilion Club, and on Saturday, 10/24 at Robinson Field (next to Lot I) at the Rose Bowl. (Time TBA once kick-off is announced)
Each person who registers will receive an Alumni Reunion T-Shirt, Ball Cap, and Pin. If you do plan to peform at halftime, we encourage you to wear your reunion shirt!
Borrowing an Instrument
If you need an instrument for halftime, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Please note: equipment availability is subject to current inventory. If we are unable to fulfill a request, we will let you know.
We will be transporting all equipment to the game on a box truck. You may check out your instrument at Jackie Robinson Field during the check-in window.
Parking & Game Ticket(s)
Parking and game tickets may be purchased through Athletics here. (All attendees, whether performing on the field or remaining in the stands, must purchase their own ticket; additional tickets for family members, spouses, etc. are also eligible for the discounted rate). Ticket and parking information may be found in the email sent from the band office.
Friday Rehearsal/Reception
We invite all who are able to attend to join us at an open rehearsal at the Intramural Field (next to Pauley Pavilion) on Friday, 10/23 from 3pm-5pm.
Following the rehearsal, there will be a social/mixer in the Pauley Pavilion Club.
There is no formal program, so please feel free to come and go as you are able. Enjoy some light refreshments, catch up with old friends, and meet some other alums!
Schedule of Events | ||
Friday, October 23, 2026 | ||
| 3:00PM–5:00PM | Open rehearsal/registration | Intramural (IM) Field |
| 5:30PM–8:30PM | Informal social & mixer | Pauley Pavilion Club |
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | ||
| 7:30AM–8:10AM | Registration | Jackie Robinson Field (Pasadena, CA) |
| 8:15AM–9:15AM | Joint Halftime Rehearsal | Jackie Robinson Field |
9:35AM | UCLA Marching Band departs for Bruin Walk; Alumni welcome to join! | Jackie Robinson Field |
| 9:45AM | Bruin Walk | Rose Bowl Stadium Entrance |
12:00PM/12:30PM | Kick-off UCLA vs. MSU Go Bruins! | Rose Bowl Stadium |
| TBD | Game ends | |
