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UCF Tailgating

Tailgating Venue Information

Stadium Official Name:
Bright House Networks Stadium 
Address:
E. Plaza Dr.
Orlando
FL
32816  
Stadium Nickname:
 
Previous Stadium Names:

 
Team President:
David T 

Other Teams In This Conference

East Carolina Houston Marshall Memphis Rice Southern Methodist Southern Miss Tulane Tulsa UAB UTEP

How To Get To UCF Tailgate

1. From Orlando International Airport:
Take 528 East (Beach Line) to 417 North. Take 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

2. From Orlando Sanford Airport:
Take Lake Mary Blvd. to 417 South. Take 417 South to the University Blvd. exit. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

From the North:
3A. Option 1 - Take the Florida Turnpike South to 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. Take 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

3B. Option 2 - Take I-95 South. Take Highway 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Turn right on Alafaya Trail and go north for approx. two miles. Make a right turn on University Blvd at the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

From the South and Melbourne Area:
4A. Option 1 - Take the Florida Turnpike north and exit onto I-4 East. Continue until you reach 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. Take 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

4B. Option 2 - Take I-95 North to 520 West. Continue west and the road will merge with Highway 50 West. Take Highway 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Turn right on Alafaya Trail and go north for approx. two miles. Make a right turn on University Blvd at the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

From the East:
5A. Option 1 - Take Highway 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Turn right on Alafaya Trail and go north for approx. two miles. Make a right turn on University Blvd at the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

5B. Option 2 -Take I-4 West to 417 South. Take 417 South to the University Blvd. exit. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).

6. From the West Tampa Area:
Take I-4 East to 417 North. Take 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus (corner of University Blvd and Alafaya Trail).


Parking Information

The UCF campus includes enough parking spaces to accommodate game day crowds. On game days, the campus will be divided into three parking zones:

Gold Zone - Reserved Parking (by Permit Only)

Preferred parking lots and garages are located in the northeast sector of campus and are closest to Bright House Networks Stadium. Gold Zone lots require a valid football game day parking permit and are reserved for members of the Golden Knights Club, credentialed media, stadium operations personnel, patrons with disabilities and selected others. Permits must be properly displayed at all times from the rearview mirror. All permits are limited to one parking space. Tailgating (not permitted in any parking garage) is to be confined to the area immediately behind your vehicle and shall not impede traffic flow or parking spaces for other vehicles. Preferred routing to Gold Zone parking (from the south) is via Libra Drive/Gemini Boulevard and (from the north or west) via McCulloch Road/Orion Boulevard.

Red Zone - General and Official University Business Parking

Red Zone lots are located in the south-southwest sector of campus. Parking is free and provided on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise designated. Preferred routing to Red Zone parking (from the south) is via Alafaya Trail/Central Florida Boulevard and (from the north or west) via Alafaya Trail/University Boulevard. The first two floors of Garage B are reserved for official university business.

Blue Zone - General Parking

Blue Zone lots are located in the northwest sector of campus. Parking is free and provided on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise designated. The Blue Zone includes the new Garage H located between the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center and the Lake Claire Apartments. Garage H will be reserved for authorized students displaying SGA-provided parking passes and cash-paying customers ($20) on a first-come, first-served basis. Preferred campus entrances for Blue Zone parking are on Alafaya Trail at Gemini Boulevard North, Centaurus Drive or University Boulevard.

Important Notes Regarding Parking/Traffic:

1. For information on the times when campus lots and garages open for game day parking, please see the Gold, Red and Blue zone tabs under "Traffic & Parking."
2. Parking for guests with disabilities is available on the first level of Garage D with a proper DMV permit on a first-come, first-served basis. The individual who was issued the permit must be in the vehicle. Garage D is located at the intersection of Orion and Gemini boulevards. A free shuttle for patrons with disabilities will be provided from Garage D to Bright House Networks Stadium (Gate 13) beginning four hours prior to kickoff. The shuttle will be available, picking up from Gate 13, to return patrons with disabilities to Garage D throughout the game and postgame. Additional disabled parking spaces are available throughout the campus, and all of these spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis to any guest with a disability who displays an authorized DMV permit; however, no direct shuttle service will be available for these spaces.
3. Gemini Boulevard North (from the new Parking Garage H to North Orion Blvd.) will be closed to all traffic from 3 hours prior to the published game start time until game start. From game start until midway through the 4th quarter, this road will be open to all traffic. This road will again be closed to all traffic from midway through the 4th quarter until 2 hours following the end of the game (or as required).
4. Orion Boulevard North: Only Gold Zone patrons with valid credentials will be authorized to enter/exit the campus via Orion Boulevard (north entrance accessible from McCulloch Road) from 3 hours prior to kickoff until game start. In general, valid credentials will only include GKC Gold Zone parking passes, SGA Gold Zone parking passes, Garage E and Garage G parking passes, handicapped parking permits and operational support vehicle passes. Permits must be properly displayed at all times from the rearview mirror. From game start until midway through the 4th quarter, this road will be open to all traffic; however, it will again be closed to non-credentialed traffic from midway through the 4th quarter until 2 hours following the end of the game (or as required).
5. East Plaza Drive: No parking is authorized on East Plaza Drive from 2 p.m. on weekend game days until 2 hours following the end of the game (or when authorized by UCF PD). For weekday games, parking on East Plaza Drive is prohibited after 12:30 p.m. Patrons who violate this restriction are subject to towing and fines.
6. Parking is only authorized in designated parking lots and garages. Patrons who illegally park on or along any campus roadways or in other non-designated parking areas are subject to towing and fines.
7. Normal university parking decals/hang tags will not be honored on football game days, except for permanently assigned campus residential housing.
8. The first two levels of Garage B (South Parking Garage) are reserved for official university business.
9. Post-game traffic routing will be prioritized using all available exits to expedite movement of traffic off campus.
10. Park 'n Ride. UCF football fans and employees are invited to park at our off-site lot conveniently located at the Orlando Tech Center in the Central Florida Research Park next to the UCF campus. Free UCF Shuttles are scheduled approximately every 15 minutes to transport passengers to and from the Orlando Tech Center and the on-campus Health & Public Affairs stop (Lot C1). Game day service will be available from three hours before game start until two hours following game completion. The Orlando Tech Center is located at 12443 Research Parkway, Orlando.
11. Bus Parking. Parking for charter buses will be available on game day. All buses must be registered and possess proper credentials for admittance to campus and parking. For detailed information, please call 407-823-4954.
12. For more game day parking and traffic information (including maps) see the "Traffic & Parking" link at www.UCFGameday.com.

Tailgating Policies

Tailgating before and after UCF Knights football games offers a special time for reunions of family, friends and alumni, and the university is pleased to serve as host to these gatherings. Additionally, UCF is pleased to welcome all of our guests to campus. In order to ensure that everyone has a safe and memorable game day experience, UCF expects all fans to celebrate responsibly and adhere to the following rules while on campus. Failure to abide by these rules may, among other consequences, result in removal from campus, loss of season ticket privileges, student disciplinary action or arrest:

For information on when campus lots and garages open for game day parking, please see the Gold, Red and Blue zone tabs under "Traffic & Parking."

Conduct
• All fans are expected to be respectful to university property and all of the fans around them. Drunkenness, vandalism, obscene or harassing behavior and violence (or threats of violence) will not be tolerated and should be reported to the nearest law enforcement official.
• Controlled substances: The unlawful possession, distribution or use of any drug or controlled substance is prohibited on the UCF campus. Violators of this policy shall be subject to the full measure of state and federal laws, city and county ordinances and university disciplinary action.
• All fans and tailgating participants are expected to clean up their trash. Trash receptacles and recycling containers are provided throughout the campus. UCF is an environmentally friendly campus and fully supports recycling efforts.

Other
• Propane cooking grills are highly recommended for tailgating. If using charcoal, carefully dispose of hot coals in designated barrels. All open flame cooking appliances must be a minimum of 10' away from any building, structure, or overhang.
• Portable generators (1500 watts or less) are authorized in designated surface parking lots and tailgating areas.
• Personal tents/canopies must be 10' x 10' or smaller.
• Couches and indoor furniture are not permitted outdoors.
• Kegs, glass containers and beer funnels are not authorized on campus.
• Excessively loud amplified sound systems are not allowed on campus.


Stadium Information

• Architect: 360 (Kansas City, Mo.)
• Construction Manager: Wharton-Smith, Inc. (Sanford, Fla.)
• Stadium Seating Contractor: Dant Clayton (Louisville, Ky.)
• Seating Capacity: 45,301
• 822 Club Seats.
• 24 Luxury Suites.
• ADA Seating: Capable of providing over 450 wheelchair-accessible seats.
• Cost: ~$55 Million
• Scoreboards: There are two stadium scoreboards. The scoreboard mounted on the south end of the stadium measures 50' x 8'. The north scoreboard measures 100' x 37' and features a 34' x 22' Daktronics ProStar VideoPlus screen capable of displaying live video and instant replays, as well as game information, player and team statistics, advertising, graphics and animation in 16.7 million colors. In addition, the north scoreboard contains a 5'7 x 72' 23mm ProAd digital display.
• Stadium Gates: There are 18 stadium gates, including two service entrances.
• Playing Field: The natural turf is Tifway 419 hybrid Bermuda.
• There are 10 ticket windows; four on the east side, four on the west side, and two will-call windows on the south side.
• Restrooms: 10 women's, 7 men's and 4 family/special needs. Fixtures include 427 toilets, 104 urinals and 296 sinks. All restrooms are handicapped accessible.
• Concession Stands: There are 11 permanent concession stands. Additional product kiosks are located throughout the stadium on the main concourse.
• Locker Rooms: The Knights locker room, located on the south end of the field, is over 10,000 square feet in size and includes separate rooms for coaches, sports medicine, and equipment storage/distribution. A locker room over 8,000 square feet in size is provided on the north end of the field for the visiting team. Individual dressing rooms are also provided in the stadium for the game officials, chain crew, and cheerleaders.
• The Roth Tower contains a Club Lounge (4,200 square feet) with seating for 822.
• Video monitors: There are 63 video monitors mounted throughout the stadium. Most of the displays are Panasonic 42 1080p high definition plasma screens.
• The stadium lighting system is the Sportscluster Green Lighting System by Musco. There are 168 1,500 watt metal halide fixtures mounted on four 140' galvanized steel poles.
• Footprint: 25 acre site.
• Facility Area: 1,089,000 square feet.
• The stadium is a steel structure, containing 2,452 tons of steel. More than 600 truckloads of concrete were used (equivalent to 60,000 yards or 1,620,000 cubic feet) with a weight of approximately 240,000,000 pounds.
• Stadium Dimensions: 725 feet wide x 900 feet long.
• Roth Tower: 200 feet long x 50 feet wide x 120 feet high. There are 190 steps from ground level to the roof.
• Ornamental Fencing and Gates: approximately 1,195 linear feet of ornamental fencing and gates surround the stadium.
• Electrical Wiring: There are approximately 30 miles of underground electrical wiring.
• Conduit: There are approximately 24 miles of underground conduit.

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