Acrisure Bounce House

The stadium is at 4465 Knights Victory Way in the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village on UCF’s main campus, roughly 15 miles east of downtown Orlando. FL-408 is the primary approach from downtown, FL-417 serves the airport and north–south suburbs, and University Boulevard or Colonial Drive reaches campus from the east. The final circulation occurs on Gemini Boulevard, Central Florida Boulevard, McCulloch Road and Ken Dixon Way.

Driving & Parking

• From downtown or attractions
  Use FL-408 east toward the UCF area, then follow the route for the selected garage. Allow at least 45–60 minutes from the tourist corridor before adding parking time.
• Gold Zone
  Preferred lots and garages northeast of campus require a digital football permit. Save it to the phone wallet; screenshots are not accepted for controlled products.
• Garage H
  Fans without a permit can park closer to the stadium for a minimum $30 scholarship donation, paid by card or contactless method, while spaces last.
• Free campus parking
  Most nonresidential lots and garages remain first-come and free. Libra Garage, residential areas, B4 and other marked exceptions are unavailable to football visitors.
• 2026 changes
  H2, H3, H4 and B9 now require Gold Zone permits because stadium-area construction reduced inventory. Do not rely on an older free-parking map.
• Research Pavilion
  The official park-and-ride lot at 12424 Research Parkway operates from five hours before kickoff until two hours after the game. Tailgating is prohibited there.
• Accessible parking
  Garage C’s first level offers first-come spaces with a valid placard or plate and the registered user present. Free accessible shuttles serve the stadium throughout the event window.
• Road closures
  East Plaza Drive and Knights Victory Way close early, and Ken Dixon Way becomes outbound-only 90 minutes after kickoff. Follow police direction rather than attempting a shortcut.

Public Transit

• Research Pavilion shuttle
  Buses run between the remote lot and Research 1 bus loop beside Garage C from five hours before kickoff through two hours after the game.
• Accessible shuttle
  Garage C service begins three hours before kickoff, continues during the game and runs until two hours afterward, with stadium pickup at the currently designated accessible gate.
• Courtesy trams
  Small trams circle Apollo Circle to help mobility-limited guests reach the Research 1 shuttle point. They use marked stops and follow the same three-hour pregame/two-hour postgame window.
• Student routes
  UCF runs game-day service from normally served apartment complexes and selected campuses for eligible students. A UCF ID is required, and large tailgate gear cannot board.
• No direct rail
  SunRail does not reach the main campus. Visitors from downtown must transfer to a lengthy bus trip, park-and-ride or rideshare.
• Walking scale
  UCF is enormous. A “campus” parking spot can still mean a 20–35-minute walk, so note the garage and use Memory Mall as the navigation spine.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• NorthView zone
  The designated pickup and drop-off is across from the stadium at NorthView, near McCulloch Road and Lockwood Boulevard.
• Do not use East Plaza Drive
  It is closed on game day and remains unavailable until well after the event. A stadium-address pin will not override the barricade.
• Arrive early
  McCulloch and Lockwood also handle parking traffic. Reach NorthView before Knight Walk if possible, then cross toward the athletics village on the instructed pedestrian route.
• Postgame patience
  Walk to the official zone before opening the app and expect surge pricing. Gemini Boulevard North remains closed near the stadium until approximately an hour after the game.
• Tourist corridor
  A ride to International Drive or Disney-area lodging can be long and expensive. Prearrange the return or use park-and-ride with a rental car.

Memory Mall is UCF game day: a quarter-mile green stretching from the Student Union toward Addition Financial Arena and the athletics village. Reserved student and alumni tents create a black-and-gold corridor that leads naturally to Bounce House Live, Knight Walk and March to Victory. Campus lots open six hours before Saturday kickoff, but never earlier than 8 a.m.; the closest Gold Zone lots open at 8 a.m.

Tailgating

• Memory Mall
  Every space is reserved for UCF students and alumni. Registration opens at 6 p.m. on the Sunday before each home game and popular dates disappear quickly.
• Other campus lots
  Tailgating is allowed immediately behind a vehicle in surface lots, not in garages or roadways. Do not occupy a second stall or block a sidewalk.
• Bounce House Live
  The pregame plaza production features music, food trucks, sponsor activities, a VIP tent and beer garden near the stadium.
• Knight Walk
  Meet near the Charging Knight approximately two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff to greet the team on its route into the stadium.
• March to Victory
  Ninety minutes before kickoff, Knightro, Pegasus, the Marching Knights and spirit teams lead fans from the Knights Plaza area toward the gates.
• Open-container window
  Adults 21 and older may drink in approved tailgate areas from the opening of general lots until kickoff. Kegs, glass and drinking games are prohibited.
• Setup limits
  Canopies must be 10 by 10 feet or smaller, generators 1,500 watts or less, and open-flame cooking at least 10 feet from buildings. Propane is preferred.
• Florida weather
  Use weighted shade, sunscreen and water, then monitor lightning alerts. UCF may suspend outdoor activity even when rain appears distant.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Burger U
  The Knights Plaza sports bar sits directly on the walk from Memory Mall to the stadium, with burgers, beer, outdoor seating and unavoidable game-day crowds.
• Lazy Moon Pizza
  The University Boulevard favorite serves enormous slices and craft beer. It is a quintessential student stop, but requires a drive or rideshare from the stadium core.
• Jimmy Hula’s
  Near the University Boulevard restaurant cluster, this Florida-born spot offers fish tacos, burgers and a relaxed surf-inspired atmosphere.
• Gringos Locos
  The UCF-area taqueria is known for Double D’s tacos, queso and late hours—especially useful after a night game.
• World of Beer UCF
  The nearby pub provides a broad tap list, bar food and televisions for groups wanting to watch the early games before heading to campus.
• The Porch Winter Park
  Farther west on University Boulevard, The Porch offers wings, sandwiches and a large sports-bar setup. Visit before committing to campus traffic.
• Knightro’s Dining Hall
  The all-you-care-to-eat campus hall in Knights Plaza can be practical when open to visitors, but confirm weekend hours before relying on it.

• The Bounce
  Fans jump in rhythm until the steel stands move beneath them. Keep knees loose and use the rail if the physical sensation is unfamiliar.
• Zombie Nation at 4:07
  Four minutes and seven seconds before kickoff, “Kernkraft 400” plays for the team entrance and the entire building chants “U-C-F Knights.”
• Knight Walk
  The team receives its formal welcome roughly two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff, providing the best close-up player experience outside the gates.
• March to Victory
  Pegasus, Knightro, the Marching Knights and spirit squads turn the 90-minute mark into a fan parade from Knights Plaza.
• First Bounce show
  Be seated 30 minutes early for the band, Booyah introduction, videos and final build to the runout.
• Space Game
  Once each season, UCF embraces its origin as a university created to support the space program, adopting Canaveral Blue, Citronaut imagery and a mission-specific uniform.
• Knight Lights
  At selected night games, fans raise illuminated phones at kickoff, creating a field of lights around the black bowl.
• Kickoff chant
  As the kicker approaches the ball, the crowd extends a rising sound and finishes with “U-C-F Knights!”

• Charging Knight
  The plaza statue serves as the Knight Walk meeting point and a natural photo stop in the athletics village.
• Bounce House structure
  Close-set lightweight steel decks created the movement that produced the stadium’s nickname and give even ordinary conference games physical energy.
• Acrisure name
  The venue adopted its current sponsored name in July 2025 while formally retaining “Bounce House,” protecting the identity fans created.
• Roth Tower
  Scheduled to debut in fall 2026, the four-level west-side replacement expands usable club space from 4,400 to nearly 16,000 square feet and adds significant shade.
• Premium cabanas
  The Carl Black and Gold Cabana, field cabanas and loge cabanas blend open-air Florida seating with access to conditioned hospitality.
• Space identity
  Launch countdowns, mission patches, Citronaut references and Space Game displays link football to the university’s Space Coast origin story.
• Memory Mall axis
  The long lawn aims directly toward the athletics village, turning a vast academic campus into a coherent game-day procession.

History & Notable Moments

• On-campus opening (2007)
  UCF lost 35–32 to No. 6 Texas on September 15 but proved that its new home could host a major-event crowd and atmosphere.
• First title game (2007)
  The Knights beat Tulsa 44–25 for the Conference USA championship, finishing the new stadium’s inaugural season with six straight home wins.
• Attendance record (2009)
  A crowd of 48,453 packed the Miami game, well above the current permanent capacity.
• Perfect regular season (2017)
  No. 12 UCF beat No. 19 South Florida 49–42 in a frantic War on I-4 classic before completing an unbeaten campaign.
• AAC championship (2017)
  The Knights survived No. 16 Memphis 62–55 in double overtime and moved toward their Peach Bowl victory and claimed national championship.
• Back-to-back title (2018)
  UCF erased a 17-point halftime deficit against Memphis, won 56–41 and extended its winning streak to 25 games.
• Big 12 home debut (2023)
  Baylor became UCF’s first conference opponent in the Bounce House as the Knights entered a power league.
• Twentieth season (2026)
  The “Why We Bounce” celebration coincides with the scheduled Roth Tower opening and a new premium era.

The natural-grass field runs north–south. The student Knightmare sections dominate the south end, while premium spaces occupy much of the west and east sidelines. Because the Stadium Club interrupts the concourse behind Sections 108–113, general ticket holders cannot make a full lap. Choose the nearest gate before screening.

• West sideline
  The rebuilt Roth Tower side contains the newest 2026 club, loge, luxury-suite and sky-suite products, plus increasing shade for parts of the bowl.
• East sideline
  The Carl Black and Gold Cabana and chairback inventory offer premium views and hospitality, but Florida afternoon sun remains a factor.
• South end zone
  The Knightmare student crowd stands and bounces constantly. It is the loudest, least seated part of the building.
• North end zone
  The main videoboard towers above these sections, which provide affordable close views of scoring plays and a direct look at the student end.
• Field and loge cabanas
  North and south products provide small-group seating with access to air-conditioned spaces; inclusions vary by ticket.
• Stadium Club
  West-concourse premium seating blocks public circulation from Sections 108–113, making correct gate selection especially important.
• Accessible seating
  More than 450 potential wheelchair positions and companion locations are distributed around the stadium. Arrange exchanges and shuttle routing in advance.

UCF’s Levy partnership expanded points of sale, bars, mobile vendors and frictionless grab-and-go service. The stadium has 13 permanent stands plus specialty and premium locations. Current operations are cashless; exact 2026 rotating dishes should be checked in the week’s game guide.

• O-Town Links
  Sections 102 and 121 serve stadium hot dogs and the rotating Dog of the Game, including opponent-themed specials.
• Cuban Kitchen
  The Intense Nacho Cubano walking taco and Havana-style cold noodle bowl bring a distinctly Central Florida menu to the concourse.
• Señor Knights
  Loaded Knight nachos and mojo pork, chicken or avocado tacos offer a more substantial handheld meal.
• Orlando Eats
  Around Sections 129/228, this market features local and rotating Big 12-inspired items also offered in selected premium areas.
• Stadium Classics
  Section 103 carries core favorites and the Dog of the Game for fans who want a fast, familiar option.
• Grab N’ Go
  Branded markets near Gates 14 and 17 provide canned beverages, snacks and quick checkout during peak periods.
• Water Monsters
  Three complimentary ice-water stations operate inside, with another serving the student line. Use them aggressively during hot games.
• Alcohol
  Beer and other approved drinks are sold to guests 21 and older with valid identification. Product mix and cutoff are game-specific.

• One clear plastic bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches is permitted per person.
• A one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag is an approved alternative.
• One non-clear clutch or small purse no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches may accompany the clear bag.
• Medical exceptions are permitted after inspection. Ordinary diaper bags are prohibited; child-care items must be transferred into an approved clear bag unless medically necessary.
• Backpacks, printed-pattern plastic, mesh or straw bags, reusable grocery totes, camera cases, duffels and large purses are prohibited.
• Outside food, drinks, cans and bottles are prohibited. Complimentary Water Monsters are available inside rather than a published sealed-bottle exception.
• Contactless metal detectors operate at every gate, and guests may keep phones and small items in their pockets while passing through.
• General and student gates open 90 minutes before kickoff; designated premium entry begins two hours before. Re-entry is not permitted on the same ticket except with direct staff assistance for an emergency.