Rutgers Homecoming & Family Weekend is coming up October 1–4, 2026, and the Scarlet Knights will host Indiana on Saturday, October 3 at 8 PM at SHI Stadium in Piscataway. If you’re looking for Rutgers game day food before the Blackout game, Fast Bagel is a convenient stop for breakfast, coffee and group orders before the day’s activities begin.
With football, family activities, tailgating and campus events filling the day, there’s one thing you probably don’t want to leave until the last minute:
What are we eating?
Start Your Rutgers Game Day With Breakfast
An 8 PM kickoff means you have plenty of time to enjoy the day before heading to the stadium.
For Rutgers students, parents, alumni and visiting families, breakfast can be the easiest place to start.
Fast Bagel offers fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and bagel meal combinations, including options such as the Breakfast BLT and a meat, egg & cheese + coffee combo.
That means everyone in the group can find something without turning breakfast into a whole production.
Grab your coffee. Get your bagel. Get moving.
Explore our Fast Bagel Menu.
Planning Your Rutgers Game Day Food?
Homecoming weekend is more than the football game.
Rutgers’ official schedule includes alumni and family activities throughout the weekend, along with a Homecoming & Family Weekend pregame tailgate from 5–7 PM before the Indiana game.
And because the Blackout game kicks off at 8 PM, your day may include campus activities, family time, tailgating and plenty of walking before you ever get to your seat.
That’s where a simple breakfast or early meal can make the day easier.
What Should You Order?
There’s no single “right” Rutgers game-day breakfast.
Keeping it classic?
Go with a breakfast sandwich and coffee.
Want something quick?
Grab a bagel meal combo.
Bringing the family?
Mix and match bagels, breakfast sandwiches and drinks so everyone gets something they like.
Feeding a group?
Fast Bagel also offers breakfast catering options, including breakfast packages, breakfast sandwiches and individual breakfast boxes.
For a group heading to Rutgers together, ordering ahead can also make pickup easier and keep the morning moving. Fast Bagel promotes app-based ordering for pickup and delivery.
Where Can You Stop?
Fast Bagel currently has locations in Somerset, Milltown and Woodbridge/Metuchen.
Fast Bagel Milltown
244 Ryders Ln, Milltown, NJ 08850
Fast Bagel Somerset
1075 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Fast Bagel Woodbridge
171 US-1 South, Metuchen, NJ 08840
So whether you’re coming in for Rutgers Homecoming, meeting up with family or getting ready for the Blackout, you can plan your food stop before heading into the day’s activities.
Your Rutgers Blackout Game-Day Plan
Keep it simple:
Breakfast → Coffee → Campus → Tailgate → Blackout → Kickoff
No last-minute breakfast debate. No “what should we get?” group chat at 11 AM.
Just get everyone fed and enjoy the day.
Rutgers Homecoming & Family Weekend runs October 1–4, with the Indiana matchup taking place Saturday night at SHI Stadium.
Ready for Game Day?
Plan your breakfast or early meal ahead of time with Fast Bagel, choose your favorites, and order before the Rutgers Blackout gets underway.
Order ahead, grab your coffee, and get ready to Go RU!
FAQ
When is the Rutgers Blackout Game 2026?
Rutgers plays Indiana on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8 PM at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.
When is Rutgers Homecoming & Family Weekend?
Homecoming & Family Weekend takes place October 1–4, 2026.
Is there a Rutgers pregame tailgate?
Yes. Rutgers lists a Homecoming & Family Weekend tailgate on October 3 from 5–7 PM before the game.
Does Fast Bagel offer breakfast catering?
Yes. Fast Bagel’s catering menu includes breakfast packages, breakfast sandwiches and individual breakfast boxes.
Can I order ahead from Fast Bagel?
Yes. Fast Bagel promotes app ordering for pickup and delivery.
Where are Fast Bagel locations?
Fast Bagel currently lists locations in Somerset, Milltown and Woodbridge/Metuchen.
