FanFest to Kickoff 2026-27 Athletic Year

by Ken Landis

ORLANDO - UCF Athletics is hosting FanFest from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 inside Addition Financial Arena to get the 2026-27 athletic year underway.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from UCF football head coach Scott Frost, as well as members from UCF football, men's and women's soccer, volleyball and spirit squad.

Fans are allowed to bring  one item to be signed. Posters/autograph cards will be distributed throughout the event. In order to accommodate as many fans as possible, coaches and players can only sign one item per person and photo opportunities are very limited.

Additional details about FanFest are below:

  • Free parking is available in Garage D and Garage F and baseball lot
  • Fans should enter through the main Addition Financial Arena doors
  • Admission to FanFest is free
  • The Bookstore on East Plaza Drive will be open on Saturday from Noon-4 p.m.
  • Clear Bag Policy in efftect

SINGLE GAME & SEASON TICKETS
Single game and season tickets for football, volleyball and men's and women's soccer are on sale now! Tickets can be purchased online at ucfknights.com/tickets or by calling the ticket office at (407) 823-1000.

FALL SPORTS BEGIN
The women's soccer team opens its 2026 regular season slate gainst Florida on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. while the men's soccer team's first regular season game is on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m against Boston University. Volleyball gets underway on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Black and Gold Classic against Robert Morris. UCF football kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. against Bethune-Cookman.

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.