Big 12 Block Parties have returned for another season, and everyone is invited. The Knights will host four free block parties this season, with the first slated for Saturday, Jan. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the UCF men’s basketball team taking on No. 16 Kansas at 2 p.m. inside Addition Financial Arena.
The family-friendly events will take place on East Plaza Drive and will feature food and drinks from local establishments, inflatables and games for kids, music, tabling with giveaways and much more.
Two more block parties will take place in January as the Knights host No. 1 Arizona on Jan. 17, with festivities running from 2–4 p.m. ahead of a 4 p.m. tipoff against the Wildcats. The Black and Gold face off against No. 19 Texas Tech on Jan. 31, with a block party beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a noon tip.
The final block party of the season will take place Feb. 28 as UCF takes on Baylor at 8 p.m. with festivities beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission to the block parties is free, and parking will be available in local parking garages. Season parking passes will also continue to work as they do on a normal gameday.
East Plaza Drive will close five hours before game time on Block Party dates.
STUDENT TICKET CLAIMS
Student ticket claims for the men’s basketball conference opener against No. 19 Kansas on Jan. 3 open on Dec. 17. The women host Kansas the following day on Jan. 4, marking their first home game of the 2026 calendar year. Students ticket claims can be claimed here.
SINGLE GAME AND SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
UCF basketball single-game and season tickets are on sale now. Be sure to catch all the action at Addition Financial Arena as Big 12 play heats up in Orlando. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office at (407) 823-1000 or online here.
ABOUT UCF ATHLETICS
UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program, representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as "Orlando's Hometown Team". To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.
The full schedule of block parties is below.
