The UCF Athletics staff will implement a series of improvements and changes for students attending the UCF-UConn football game at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Spectrum Stadium.
"The enthusiasm and excitement generated by our students are such a huge part of the overall game day at Spectrum Stadium and it made perfect sense for us to make their experience here with our football program as great as it can be every Saturday," said UCF vice president and director of athletics Danny White.
"Our administrative staff has spent the last week looking at options—including meeting and consulting with Student Government leaders. We believe these measures will significantly improve what our students experience on Saturday night."
Here are changes for UCF students to expect beginning Saturday when Connecticut come to Spectrum Stadium:
- An increase of six additional student entry points (from 16 entry points to 22) will allow faster entrance into the stadium.
- Increased staff will be on hand to expedite student entry.
- Student gates will open approximately 30 minutes earlier (now approximately two hours prior to kick-off as opposed to 90 minutes in advance).
- The soccer practice field will not be used to queue the line. Instead, the student line will begin at the student entrance (Gates 6-9).
- Students in line will be able to keep their food and beverages until they reach security at Gates 6-9.
- Free ice water will be available at a large water container for students in line.
- Discounted hot dogs ($2 each) and Dasani water ($2 per bottle) will be available to students in line (cash only).
"In an effort to provide a better game day experience for our students, we have collaborated with UCF Athletics to ensure that our Knights fans are able to enter the stadium more efficiently and to enhance the overall atmosphere of student game day attendance," said Kyler L. Gray, Student Government president.
"UCF Athletics has been a great partner in ensuring a safe, vibrant and community-oriented game day culture for our students. As always, Student Government will continue to be the voice of the student body and an adamant supporter for our premier football program. Go Knights! Charge On!"
To keep entrance lines moving as quickly as possible, students planning to attend the game Saturday night are urged to:
- Claim a student pass and have it saved to their Apple Wallet or Google pay (no screenshots)
- Present a valid UCF ID and a mobile pass for entry (both are requirements)
- Leave all bags at home