April 9, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - UCF Athletics officials are encouraging fans who plan on attending Saturday's spring football game at Bright House Networks Stadium to purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines at the stadium. The inaugural spring game at the on-campus stadium is slated to begin Saturday at 3 p.m.
Fans can purchase tickets prior to the game online at www.ucfathletics.com, via the phone at 407-UCF-1000 and at the UCF Athletics Ticket Office at Bright House Networks Stadium. The ticket office, on the west side of the facility, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
On Saturday, the ticket office will open at noon. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at the ticket office.
General admission tickets are $5. UCF students will receive free admission with a valid school ID. Children under two will also receive free admission.
On Saturday, gates at the stadium will open at 2 p.m. Courtesy parking is available in the Gold Zone "E" lots. Lots E6, E7 and E8 will open at 8 a.m., while E3, E4 and E5 at the UCF Softball Complex will open at noon.
Prospective season-ticket holders are invited to participate in a select-a-seat event at the stadium that begins at 11 a.m. For more information about season tickets or the select-a-seat event, call 407-UCF-1000.
The spring game is part of the UCF Hall of Fame Weekend. Festivities will get underway on Friday with the 2008 UCF Hall of Fame dinner at Bright House Networks Stadium. Following the spring game, UCF players and head coach George O'Leary will participate in an autograph session in the stadium's east concourse.
On Friday evening, fans can also purchase tickets to the spring game at Jay Bergman Field. The Knights' baseball team is hosting Conference USA foe Memphis for a three-game series starting Friday.
Tickets for the spring game will also be available for purchase at the Knights' baseball game with Stetson on Wednesday.
For the latest news and information on the Knights, tickets or apparel, log on to www.ucfathletics.com - the official site for UCF varsity sports. Also check out www.ucfphotos.com, the exclusive fan source for UCF action sports pictures.