Highlights

  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ celebrated the completion of the Roth Tower project, made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from Orange County.

  • The tower increases premium capacity, expands suite offerings and provides unique event opportunities year-round, attracting more fans, visitors and events to the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village beyond game days.

  • The design is uniquely ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½, with nods to the university’s roots as America’s Space University and its location in one of the most desirable tourist destinations globally.

  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½, the nation’s youngest Power Four institution, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its on-campus stadium this season and holds its first game on Thursday, Sept. 3, against Bethune-Cookman.


Two decades ago, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ opened an on-campus stadium that embodied the ambition of a spirited university and the belief of its fanbase. Today, the opening of the new Roth Tower marks the next chapter in that story, celebrating the rise of Knight Nation, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s trajectory as the youngest institution in a Power Four conference and the momentum still ahead.

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Orange County leaders joined ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ President Alexander N. Cartwright (center) and Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir (far left) for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling on Roth Towers. Attendees include (left to right): Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe, Orange County Major Jerry Demings, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore and Orange County Commissioner Mike Crabb. (Photo by Antoine Hart)

The Roth Tower project, made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, represents a pivotal addition to the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village that strengthens Orange County as a premier destination for sports tourism and community engagement.

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The 3MG Club’s central hospitality area of the Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

β€œThe new Roth Tower would not be possible without Orange County’s $90 million investment, and we are deeply grateful to Mayor Demings and the Board of County Commissioners for their belief in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½,” says ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ President Alexander N. Cartwright. β€œThat investment, together with the commitment of our donors, fans and community, helped make this next chapter of the Bounce House possible. Today, we are delivering a community asset designed to bring people here, bring them back and create lasting value for Orange County.”

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View of the President’s Suite at the Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

Born to Bounce

Since its opening in 2007, Acrisure Bounce House has allowed ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ to showcase the momentum and trajectory of one of the country’s fastest-growing universities.

For years the idea of an on-campus stadium at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ was a dream that many had said could never come true. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ President John C. Hitt and several prominent ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ supporters, including the tower’s namesake, Jerry and Susan Roth, saw the vision of what an on-campus stadium could be. They believed the football program and a stadium could help elevate the university and its brand.

In the last 20 years of the Bounce House, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ has captivated audiences on nationally televised primetime broadcasts; welcomed premiere college football shows ·‘³§±Κ±·β€™s College GameDay and Ήσ°Ώ³έ’s Big Noon Kickoff; hosted conference championships that catapulted the Knights to New Year’s Six bowl games; and has become a not-to-be-missed atmosphere in college sports.

The new Roth Tower represents another important investment in our continued rise.

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The Athletic Director’s Suite at Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

A Tower With a Story to Tell

Thoughtful planning went into the design elements and functionality of the new tower.

The new space allows more opportunities beyond game day to welcome alumni, partners and visitors for corporate meetings and retreats, weddings and events, and even rocket launch viewing opportunities of nearby Kennedy Space Center, whose Launch Complex 39A aligns with the stadium’s 50-yard line.

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Acrisure Bounce House offers spectacular views of rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

Stronger media and broadcast spaces will help showcase ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ nationally and open possibilities for hosting other premiere sporting events and concerts. The strategic layout and structure will make operations and logistics safer, smarter and more efficient.

The tower also serves as an extension of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s mission to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and aptitudes that align with the workforce of the future, offering paid opportunities to gain industry experience in areas including facility and event management, game day operations, broadcasting and production, brand management and strategic communications.

The details are uniquely ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½, with nods to the university’s roots as America’s Space University and its location in one of the most desirable tourist destinations globally.

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½’s satellite bar spaces β€” Mercury, Gemini and Apollo β€” are themed after NASA’s first mission programs. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

A new concept in luxury seating, the open-air, semi-private Sky Suites on the north and south wings of the tower​ take advantage of Orlando’s average of 233 sunny days per year. Floor-to-ceiling windows serve as the east and west walls of the central suite space on the third floor for optimal views of the field and athletic village.

The stadium’s art collection is growing with two custom murals that pay homage to the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ story and the university’s relationship to Orange County designed by artist Harry Foreman ’18, a graphic design and emerging media management graduate. These complement several installations around the concourse already that include Knightro, wings of Pegasus (the university’s official seal), ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s Big 12 ties and Orlando.

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Two murals designed by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ alum Harry Foreman ’18 are now part of the new Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

Building What’s Next

Roth Tower will create memorable experiences for visitors and reinforces ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ as another reason people choose to come to Orange County and come back.

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The Roth Tower spans four levels and increases usable club space for events by 256%, growing from 4,400 square feet to 15,650 square feet. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)

While the tower is a huge step forward for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Athletics, it is not the finish line, says ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Director of Athletics and Vice President Terry Mohajir, who has worked to implement facility enhancements throughout the village since he arrived in 2021.

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Athletics and university leadership alongside representatives from Orange County celebrate the opening of Roth Tower. (Photo by Jon Rose, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Athletics)

β€œOur fans gave this stadium its identity … and kept the faith as ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ climbed from one level of collegiate athletics to the next,” Mohajir says. β€œOur responsibility now is to keep matching that belief, by giving our student-athletes every opportunity to succeed, competing for championships, delivering a Power Four-caliber experience and continuing to build the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village into one of the greatest destinations in college sports.”

The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ football team opens the 2026 season against Bethune-Cookman on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Ticket information can be found at .

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The 2026 football season celebrates the 20th year of the on-campus stadium. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15)