Saturday, Sept. 12
Tailgate: 3 hours prior to kickoff
Kickoff: TBA
More details to come.
Tailgate menu to be released once kickoff time has been announced.
All food and beverage is included in a tailgate ticket.
Tailgate tickets DO NOT include a game ticket. Game tickets must be purchased separately.
Airport
The closest airport is the Pittsburgh International Airport.
The airport is roughly a 25-minute drive to downtown Pittsburgh.
Hotel
UCF Alumni has a limited number of rooms reserved for fans at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh. Rooms can be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. The last day to make a reservation in the block is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Tequila Cowboy
380 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Parking is available for purchase in select locations around Acrisure Stadium and the venue. It is recommended to use a rideshare service as some roads may be closed.
Tailgate check-in will open 3 hours prior to kickoff. Your registration confirmation email serves as your tailgate ticket.
The Pittsburgh Panthers play in the Acrisure Stadium in downtown Pittsburgh.
Find the complete list of Acrisure Stadium Policies including their Clear Bag Policy.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Tailgate: 3 hours prior to kickoff
Kickoff: TBA
More details to come.
Tailgate menu to be released once kickoff time has been announced.
All food and beverage is included in a tailgate ticket.
Tailgate tickets DO NOT include a game ticket. Game tickets must be purchased separately.
Airport
The closest airport is the William P. Hobby (Houston-Hobby) Airport.
The airport is roughly a 20-minute drive to the Houston Campus and downtown Houston.
Hotel
UCF Alumni has a limited number of rooms reserved for fans at the Marriott Marquis Houston. Rooms can be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. The last day to make a reservation in the block is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Houston Campus Community Garden
Cougar Pl., Houston, TX 77004
It is highly recommended to use a rideshare service as campus roads will be closed on gameday. Please use the Cullen Blvd @ Cougar Pl. bus stop as your rideshare drop-off location.
Tailgate check-in will open 3 hours prior to kickoff. Your registration confirmation email serves as your tailgate ticket.
The Houston Cougars play in the TDECU Stadium on the Houston Campus.
Find the complete list of TDECU Stadium Policies including their Clear Bag Policy.
