Homecoming Week returns this fall to bring together Knight Nation for some of the most exciting and memorable events of the year. The celebration takes place Oct. 22-29 and includesΒ events for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alumni and events at the main and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Downtown campuses.

To attend Concert Knight and Comedy Knight, students must secure tickets during ticket distribution Oct. 11-21. A limited number of tickets will be distributed each day on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must present a valid ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ ID to receive tickets. Tickets for Comedy Knight and Concert Knight will also be available for purchase by the public through Ticketmaster.

Ticket Distribution

Main campus ticket distribution is as follows:

Oct. 11 | Student Union Patio | 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 12 | Student Union. Patio | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Oct. 14 | RWC Patio | 11 a.m. – 3p.m.

Oct. 17 | Student Union Patio | 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 18 |RWC Patio | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Oct. 19 | Student Union Patio | 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 20 | Student Union. Patio | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Oct. 21 | Lake Claire | 8-11 p.m.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Downtown ticket distribution is as follows. Valencia Downtown students may also claim tickets with a valid student ID:

Oct. 11 | UnionWest, Second Floor Lobby | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Oct. 12 | UnionWest, Second Floor Lobby | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Downtown will also provide shuttles to Concert Knight. More information will be provided by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Downtown Student Life.

For Rosen College ticket distribution, check the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Homecoming Instagram account.

Student and Community Events

Oct. 24 – Homecoming Kickoff Featuring Knights Got Talent | Memory Mall | 5:30 p.m. kick-off, 8 p.m. showtime

Bring a blanket or chair to Memory Mall and watch your fellow Knights showcase their special talents.

Oct. 25 – Movie Knight: Lightyear | Pegasus Ballroom | Doors open at 8 p.m., movie starts at 8:15 p.m.

Join Buzz Lightyear and friends on a new adventure. Enjoy free popcorn and take home some free swag. This event is open to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ students and the community.

Oct. 26 – Comedy Knight: Marlon Wayans | Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Enjoy an evening laughing with your fellow Knights. This year’s act is Marlon Wayans, most known for White Chicks, the Scary Movie franchise and The Wayans Bros. Β Floor seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students must secure a free ticket at ticket distribution to attend. Tickets for the public are available for purchase for $25 on Ticketmaster.

Oct. 27 – Foam Splash | Communication and Media Building Courtyard, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Downtown | Noon

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Downtown may not have a pool or a pond, but you can still splash into homecoming week. Jump into a foam pit, check out photo stations and a mechanical shark, and eat corn dogs.

Oct. 27 – Concert Knight: T-Pain | Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Homecoming is proud to announce a high energy Concert Knight featuring T-Pain. The Florida rapper, singer and songwriter is known for hits like β€œCan’t Believe It,” β€œBartender,” β€œBuy U a Drank,” and β€œI’m Sprung.”

Students must secure a free ticket at ticket distribution to attend. Tickets for the public are available for purchase for $25 on Ticketmaster. For additional information, please contact hcmusic@ucf.edu

Oct. 27-Oct. 29 | Theatre ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Presents Working | ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Theatre, Main Stage | 7:30 p.m.

Join Theatre ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Thursday, Friday or Saturday night for a unique and patchwork account of class through monologues and songs that compel us to take a peek in the lives of everyday laborers in this country with heart, compassion and gratitude. .

Oct. 28 – Spirit Splash | Reflecting Pond | Noon

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s biggest homecoming tradition is back. Students will be able to run into the Reflecting Pond and to attempt to catch the elusive ducks. There will be special guest speakers, as well as performances from the Cheer Team, Knightmoves and Marching Knights. This event is free and open to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ students and the community.

Oct. 28 – Step Show | Addition Financial Arena | 7 p.m.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Homecoming and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will be hosting its Step Show Competition. This will not only serve as a showcase of one of the most significant cultural aspects that all of NPHC organizations were created upon, but also a platform for our Black, Greek-lettered organizations to display their talents to the university and local community.

Student tickets are free with a valid ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ ID. Tickets for the public may be purchased for $15 on Ticketmaster. For additional information please contact hcstep@ucf.edu

Oct. 28 – Fireworks Festival | Memory Mall | Lawn opens at 9 p.m., fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

After the Step Show, enjoy the traditional fireworks display. Feel free to bring your own towel, blanket or chair to watch the show.

This event is free and available to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ students and the community.

Oct. 29 – ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Football vs. Cincinnati | FBC Mortgage Stadium | TBD

Watch the Knights take on the Cincinnati Bearcats and during the homecoming game. Contact the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Athletics Ticket Office at 407.823.1000 or online to purchase game tickets.

Oct. 29 – Royalty Crowning | FBC Mortgage Stadium | Halftime at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ vs Cincinnati football game, kickoff is TBD

Watch the Knights take on Cincinnati and during halftime ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s 2022-23 Homecoming Court will be crowned.

Alumni Events

Oct. 22 – Knights Give Back | Locations vary | Times vary

This year ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alumni is proud to partner with Volunteer ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ to offer service opportunities across the nation. A list of local Knights Give Back events are below.

  • Central Florida Zoo:Β Β Support the Zoo as they host the annual Boo Bash.
  • Clean the World:Β Their mission is to collect and recycle discarded soap and plastic bottles from hospitality partners to repurpose for use to prevent hygiene-related illnesses and death of impoverished people.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank:Β Second Harvest’s mission is to create hope and nourish lives through a powerful hunger relief network, while multiplying the generosity of a caring community.

Additional locations will be hosted around the country and can be found here.

Oct. 23 – U Can Finish Race: 5 Miles and 2 Miles | Memory Mall | 7:30 a.m.-Noon

The U Can Finish Race is back! Join runners and walkers on a tour around the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ by participating in the 2 miles, 5 miles or both with the Distance Dare.

and use the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alumni discount code ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ALUMNI22.

Oct. 27 – The Shining Knights Alumni Awards | The Celeste Hotel | 6-9 p.m.

The Shining Knights Alumni AwardsΒ honor ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s outstanding alumni and local leaders who have significantly contributed to the university and the community. The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alumni family is honored to recognize six distinct awards at this year’s reception. and include a pre-reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dinner, followed by an awards ceremony. Table sponsorship opportunities can be foundΒ .

Oct. 28 – Marching Knights Alumni Social | Burger U ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ | 8 p.m.

Mingle with fellow band alumni and enjoy dinner and a fireworks display.

Oct. 28 – Black and Gold Block Party | Memory Mall | 6:30-9:30 p.m.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alumni is hosting a block party on Memory Mall for Knight Nation to celebrate the eve of the big game at this family-friendly event. Enjoy live music, food, beverages, carnival games and special appearances. A fireworks show will be held on Memory Mall following the event. .

Oct. 28 – Young Alumni Takeover | ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ FAIRWINDS Alumni Center | 9 p.m.-midnight

Keep the party going with a DJ, giant yard games, food, drinks and more. .

Oct. 29 – Marching Knights Alumni Reunion | ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Band Facility | All day

Watch the Marching Knights practice, enjoy a reunion breakfast immediately following band practice and have the opportunity to march on the field with current Marching Knights during the homecoming game halftime show.

Oct. 29 – Alumni Tailgate | ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ FAIRWINDS Alumni Center | Three hours prior to kickoff

Head to the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ FAIRWINDS Alumni Center three hours before the homecoming football game to charge up before the team charges on to the field. Admission for this family friendly zone is free for all ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ alumni and guests and no registration is required.

Oct. 29 | Alumni Watch Parties | Locations vary | Time varies

Not able to come to campus? Regional Knights communities will host local watch parties before the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ vs. Cincinnati game β€” and everyone is invited. .