October 1-3, 2026
Knights Fest
Enjoy the Pep Rally and Young Alumni Mixer. Spend all day Saturday cheering UB’s sports teams to victory and enjoying the BBQ, music, and activities at our Homecoming Block Party, and dress up for the formal dinner and awards ceremonies of the Knights Fest Gala.
Signature events
We are excited to announce this year’s Knights Fest celebrations! Please mark your 2026 calendars for the weekend beginning Thursday, October 1, when everyone from UB, past and present, will celebrate our amazing community with sporting events and festivities
Pep rally
Friday, October 2
Doors open 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. start
Hubbell Gym
President’s welcome and dean’s updates
Saturday, October 3
11 a.m.
Dana Hall 107
Block Party
Saturday, October 3
12 – 4 p.m.
Linden Ave
Music · BBQ
Art gallery exhibit
Saturday, October 3
12 – 4 p.m.
Schelfhaudt Gallery, ABC Building
Knights Fest Awards Gala
Saturday, October 3
6 – 10 p.m.
John J. Cox Student Center
Athletic events
Alumni Men’s Soccer Game
9 a.m.
Knights Field
Alumni Women’s Soccer Game
9 a.m.
Knights Field
Alumni Women’s Lacrosse Game
9:30 a.m.
Knights Field
Alumni Baseball Game
10 a.m.
Seaside Park Diamond 1
Men’s Basketball Alumni Game
10 a.m.
Hubbell Gym
Alumni Softball Game
10 a.m.
Seaside Park Diamond 2
Gymnastics exhibition
10 a.m.
Wheeler Rec Center
Women’s Soccer vs. Wilmington University
12 p.m.
Knights Field
Men’s Soccer vs. Wilmington University
3 p.m.
Knights Field
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Knights Fest Awards Gala
During the Gala, awards will be given to outstanding alumni, faculty, and community leaders, as well as for hall of fame and lifetime achievement in athletics.
2026 Purple Knights Award Recipients
Athletics Hall of Fame Awards
Allison Luzzi ’20 – Softball
Ruben Gimenez ’16 – Swimming
Walter Luckett ’78 and Val Luckett – Purple Knight Shield of Merit
Getting here
Parking and directions
University of Bridgeport is located at:
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604