Why We Bounce - Celebrating 20 Seasons of Acrisure Bounce House

ORLANDO – The 2026 campaign will mark the 20th season that UCF football plays its home games in Acrisure Bounce House. To recognize the landmark anniversary, UCFAA is launching “Why We Bounce,” a season-long celebration of the countless memories made inside the place Knight Nation calls home. The 2026 campaign is more than just another season. It is a chance to tell our story.

For 20 seasons, on-campus games have meant more than football. They represent tradition, memories and a deep sense of belonging. Building the Bounce House was a bold step in our history that put the college football world on notice. It changed the trajectory of who we are and who we can become. We dared to invent the future that we had only begun to imagine.

But why do we bounce? We bounce for those who came before us, the ones who played on muddy fields and the ones who dreamed of a stadium on campus. We bounce for the believers, risk-takers and the ones who challenged the status quo. We bounce with friends and family, bonds strengthened over countless game days. We bounce for how far we’ve come and for the hope of all that lies ahead.

It is the “I remember when I was there” stories. Moments passed down through generations, growing richer with time. It is about firsts: first games, first touchdowns, the first time feeling the stadium shake beneath your feet. In every cheer, every bounce, there is hope. Hope that the next memory will be just as unforgettable as the last.

THAT’S why we bounce.

Now, 20 seasons later, a new chapter begins. The new Roth Tower rises, a symbol of where we stand today. Stronger, larger, and more unmistakable than before. We are not just expanding the stadium. We are expanding expectations along with it.

Why do YOU bounce?

UCF has gone through seasons of championships, NFL draft picks and joining a power conference. Just like UCF, Knight Nation has seen their own seasons of life revealed over the last 20 years. Couples have said “yes” to lifelong commitments while others have brought the next generation of Knights back to the place that they once bounced years before. Old friends stand side-by-side, ready to bounce the night away just like the good old days.

We want to know why YOU bounce. If you’d like to help us tell our story of the bonds built through gameday experiences, fill out the form below, and be ready to include photos. Engagements, reunions, whatever it may be, we want to hear it!

Click here to tell us why YOU bounce!

SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2026 campaign are on sale and can be purchased here! Be sure to be a part of all the action as the Knights play their 20th season in Acrisure Bounce House.

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.