With the new 2026 fall semester beginning at UCF, homecoming is right around the corner.
Here’s the boarding schedule for what UCF has planned for its students:
Theme: Now Boarding
Kickoff – Starting Monday, October 19th, from 12 to 2 PM at the Reflection Pond, students can claim exclusive 2026 Weekly shirts and last-minute tickets for Comedy & Concert Knight.
Knights Got Talent – Also on Monday, October 19th, students can watch their fellow Knights demonstrate their talents at Knights Plaza at 7 PM.
Movie Knight: F1 – Next stop is Memory Mall on Tuesday, October 20th, at 7 PM, where students will gather to watch the Oscar-winning film F1. Students will then get their only chance this year to win a free Popcorn Cup.
Comedy Knight featuring Jay Pharoah and AJ Foster – Happening on Wednesday, October 21st, at the Addition Financial Arena; doors open at 7 PM, and the event starts at 8 PM.
Concert Knight featuring Soulja Boy & Waka Flocka Flame – Taking place at the Addition Financial Arena on Thursday, October 22; doors will open at 7 PM, and the event will start at 8 PM.
Spirit splash – Following up on Friday, October 23rd, at the Reflection Pond at 12 PM, students will face the challenge of trying to snatch up some ducks!
Homecoming Football Game vs BYU & Royalty Crowning – Landing on Saturday, October 24th, students will find out the 2026 Homecoming Royalty at halftime while cheering on their fellow Knights as they take on BYU.
Never forget that these events could be canceled at any time, as happened two years ago with Comedy Knight performer Zack Fox, hours before the event was set to start. Find out more about that here:
Students will still have many opportunities to mingle and make new memories this homecoming as they celebrate UCF school spirit.
