Acrisure Bounce House
UCF football's on-campus home, carrying the Acrisure name since 2025.
The Big 12 field guide · Orlando, Florida
UCF
Knights, campus energy and a connection to space. Get to know UCF's Orlando home and the traditions behind the black and gold.
KNIGHTSUCF football at the 2017 AAC Championship ↗ · Photo: DampFrijoles · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗
- Home
- Orlando, Florida
- Established
- 1963
- School type
- Public · Research
- Conference
- Big 12
- Enrollment
- 70,674
01 / Get to know the school
Reaching for the stars in Central Florida.
UCF was established in 1963 as Florida Technological University, with roots connected to the region's growing space program. The first classes followed in 1968, and the university adopted its current name in 1978.
This guide focuses on the main campus in Orlando. Its university traditions include Pegasus, the Reflecting Pond and Knightro, alongside the football and basketball venues used by the Knights.
1963
Founded as Florida Technological University.
Orlando
The campus featured in this guide.
Knights
The school's athletics identity.
02 / Beyond the scoreboard
Home of the Knights.
Start with football and basketball, then use the official athletics resources for tickets, additional sports and event-specific policies.
Addition Financial Arena
The home of Knights men's and women's basketball.
03 / A little school character
Know before you go.
1
Spirit Splash. The Homecoming pep rally brings students into the Reflecting Pond for a signature campus celebration.
2
Knightro. The golden-armored mascot represents the Knights at games and university events.
3
Explore the school traditions ↗Pegasus. The winged horse on the university seal symbolizes aspiration and the drive to reach higher.
04 / Put it on the map
Find your way to Orlando.
Explore the campus area or open directions for a visit. Use the official university resources for campus access and check sport-specific guides before traveling.
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Heading to a game? Check official tickets, parking and venue policies for your event. Campus and athletics venues may use different entrances or parking areas.
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A school guide based on university, athletics and conference sources. Venue names follow the official resources linked below as of the review date. For current event policies, follow the official source. Enrollment figures include their reporting term and scope; follow the linked university source for details.