The US Open
by Sharon on 9/10/24FBC Mortgage Stadium - OrlandoOne great experience. It's the Energy and Excitement of being in the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the US Open .
Venue
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
University of Central Florida Knights at Spectrum Stadium
Located just northeast of downtown Orlando, Spectrum Stadium has been the Knights' home since 2007, when it took over from what was then called the Citrus Bowl. It quickly earned the nicknames "The Bounce House" and "The Trampoline," thanks to vibrations produced in the stadium whenever fans jumped in unison. While officials said the structure was sound, UCF moved quickly to take the bounce out of the stadium, spending $400,000 to add steel to the beams and girders.?
UCF isn't old enough to have any hoary old traditions, but that doesn't mean there's no pageantry to the proceedings. Come out a couple hours before kickoff and greet the players during their Knight Walk from IOA Plaza. Ninety minutes before kickoff, you can join the marching band and the spirit team near Knights Plaza for the fan march to the stadium. And when "Zombie Nation" comes on the speakers at the game, be sure to bounce.
University of Central Florida Knights History
Varsity football didn't come to UCF until 1979, when the Knights joined the NCAA's Division III. In 1996, UCF ascended to the NCAA's top division, becoming the first to play at all levels of college football. In short order, the Black and Gold became an unlikely national contender. In 2004, under new coach George O'Leary, UCF went 0-11. Over his next 10 seasons in Orlando, the team went to seven bowl games. These included a 52-42 Fiesta Bowl victory over Baylor, capping a 2013 season in which the Knights went 12-1 and undefeated in conference play.
In 2017, under coach Scott Frost, the Knights swept the regular season, won their conference championship game over Memphis in double overtime, and beat No. 7 Auburn in the Peach Bowl, 34-27 — the first undefeated season in school history. Locked out of the College Football Playoff, athletic director Danny White simply proclaimed UCF the national champion. The program went so far as to hang a national championship banner and hold a victory parade. This caused a good bit of controversy within college football, which had hoped its playoff system would resolve such disputes. The following year, the Knights proved they weren't flukes, going 12-1, their only loss coming against LSU in the Fiesta Bowl. That game ended UCF's 25-game winning streak.?
One great experience. It's the Energy and Excitement of being in the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the US Open .
My experience was not stellar purchased parking and lot full. My partner has diffuclty walking and we had to a hike to get to staduim. Left at half time because we were both upset and we wanted to beat the crowds and not feel rushed to get back to car.
There is nothing like the bounce house in the nation and ive been to them all
Great stadium to catch a college game. The atmosphere rivals some of the best college atmospheres in the country. Go early and tailgate if you can to make it an even better experience.
Great game!! Atmosphere rocked! My only issue is it’s difficult getting Non-resellers tickets!! It’s a ruff hick to the top bleachers.
This is such a fun environment to watch a college football game!
If you are a knight fan this is the ticket to have! There is nothing like the war on I4 game in the bounce house.
Everything was great and the app and tickets were correct and easy to use I use Ticketmaster whenever we are going to events. Thanks
Great Game experience; concessions are WAY over priced; especially for a family of 4.
We arrived at UCF had free parking, you then walk through campus and the tailgating and get to the stadium where a band was playing. Inside the stadium you get the full college game day experience with the marching band, the fans jumping up and down making the grandstands rock and UCF are an entertaining team to watch.