Are you counting down the days to the start of football season? So are we! That's why we put together this one-stop shop for all things FIU Football for FIU Alumni prior to the start of the upcoming 2024 football season.
FIU Alumni Events
FIU Football returns on August 31, and we want you to join us as we prepare to cheer on our Panthers!
- Home Opener Chill Zone – September 7th
Join FIU Alumni for the Football Home Opener Chill Zone on September 7th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Parkview Multipurpose Room! Come inside and chill with us before our football team takes on Central Michigan. Burgers, hotdogs, soft drinks, and water will be free for the first 100 attendees.
- Panther Fan Tailgate at FAU – September 14th
FIU Football heads to Boca Raton on Saturday, September 14, to take on FAU at 6:00 p.m. Prior to kickoff, join FIU Alumni for a Panther Fan Tailgate from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Travelers and locals are welcome, bring your family and friends!For just $25, enjoy a meal, two drinks, and a custom Roary Bobblehead. Kids under the age of 12 are free. However, a tailgate ticket must be purchased to receive a Roary Bobblehead.
Game tickets are not included in the Panther Fan Tailgate price. Attendees can purchase game tickets from FAU.
- Homecoming Roar Lounge – September 21st
Gear up for the big game against Monmouth University with our signature Roar Lounge event! Enjoy great food, drinks, and Panther spirit at Parkview Hall. Bring your family and friends – everyone’s invited!
FIU Alumni Watch Parties
Get ready to watch the Panthers take the W this 2024 football season from your communites! Interested in hosting a watch party? Email Alexandra Rokaw at arokaw@fiu.edu.
General Ticket Information
Join us for FIU Football with season or single game tickets! All season ticket holders get priority access to Pitbull events at FIU.
Pitbull Stadium
FIU announced an unprecedented partnership on August 6 with international superstar and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez, better known as Pitbull. The revolutionary agreement will see FIU Stadium rebranded as South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium, making it the world’s first-ever athletics stadium with an artist possessing the naming rights.
Fan Fits
For every home game, we're asking fans to come dressed in certain colors to help cheer on our Panthers. See below for our schedule:
- Sept. 7: Navy
- Sept. 21: Gold (Homecoming)
- Sept. 28: Biscayne Blue
- Oct. 22: VICE
- Oct. 29: Navy
- Nov. 30: Fan Choice
Be sure to check out the full FIU Football schedule.
FIU Gear
Need to update your FIU gear? We are proud to partner with Barnes & Noble to offer you an array of spirit wear to show your Panther Pride.
Tailgating Information
Tailgating continues in Tamiami Park for the Panthers football season. The Cuban Memorial Area of the park, southeast of FIU Football Stadium, is the perfect setting to enjoy pre-game activities.
Tailgating begins six hours before kickoff during our Saturday home games and at 3 p.m. during weekday games. For the final home game on November 30, tailgating will begin four hours before kickoff.
Visit FIU Operations and Safety for more tailgating information.