Spartan Families,
This Weekend Is for You!
Celebrate what it means to be part of the Spartan Family at Fall Weekend 2026, Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11!
Experience the energy of campus life alongside your student and make new Spartan memories together. From signature events and campus traditions to plenty of opportunities for fun and connection, Fall Weekend is your chance to reconnect, explore and celebrate all things UTampa.
General Admission Tickets for Fall Weekend
Tickets will go on sale through the Spartan Family Portal starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m.
Tickets can be purchased using all major credit cards except American Express. Cash sales will not be available.
UTampa students enjoy free access to most events throughout the weekend and do not need a General Admission ticket. (Some activities, such as special meals, may require pre-registration or a small additional fee.)
Guests age 16 and under are free but must still be included in your RSVP when purchasing tickets for the weekend. (Some activities, such as special meals, may require pre-registration or a small additional fee.)
Fall Weekend 2026 Schedule
Fall Weekend festivities kick off mid-morning Friday and continue through Sunday, giving your family plenty of opportunities to experience campus, spend time together and connect with the UTampa community.
The full Fall Weekend schedule will be released in mid-September. You can review the 2025 Fall Weekend schedule for an idea of events hosted.
Every Fall Weekend brings a variety of ways to experience life at UTampa. In past years, families have enjoyed:
- Academic and department open houses
- Special performances from UTampa arts programs
- Spartan athletic events
- Extended hours at the campus bookstore and fitness center
- Sunrise yoga
- And much more!
A Sneak Peek at This Year’s Weekend
We’re putting together another exciting weekend for our Spartan families! Here are just a few of the experiences you can look forward to this year:
- Energii Wellness Expo | Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- UTampa Family Social | Friday 4 - 6 p.m.
- Casino Night, hosted by Student Productions | Friday 5 - 9 p.m.
- Women's Spartan Volleyball vs. Florida Tech | Friday 7 p.m.
- Student Engagement Family Brunch (ticketed event, tickets on sale 9/24 ) | Saturday 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Spartan Family Rally | Saturday 2 - 4 p.m.
- Women's Spartan Volleyball vs. Barry University | Saturday 4 p.m.
- UTampa Fall Weekend 5K | Sunday 8 a.m.