What to Wear to a UCF Game: UCF Knights Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Orlando, FL, watching with friends, or just repping the Knights on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best UCF gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by the University of Central Florida and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of black and gold.

The best UCF apparel right now

These are the pieces UCF fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

UCF Knights Varsity Hoodie$98UCF Knights Essentials Oversized Tee$65UCF Space U Varsity Mesh Shorts$65 $80UCF Knights Mini Mesh Shorts$50UCF Knights Hat$45UCF Space U Essentials Oversized Tee$70

How to dress for a UCF game

Gameday in Orlando, FL usually means heat, especially early in the season, so build around breathable pieces and save the hoodie for night games and the cooler weeks late in the year.

• Early-season day game: Keep it light and breathable, and add a hat to block the sun. Wear: UCF Knights Essentials Oversized Tee, UCF Space U Varsity Mesh Shorts, UCF Knights Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: UCF Knights Varsity Hoodie, UCF Space U Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: UCF Knights Essentials Oversized Tee, UCF Knights Hat.

UCF tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: UCF Knights Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the UCF Knights Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: UCF Space U Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: UCF Knights Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

UCF gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: UCF Knights Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: UCF Knights Mini Mesh Shorts ($50), UCF Established Camo Hat ($50), UCF Knights Essentials Oversized Tee ($65).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the UCF logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their UCF pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the UCF collection launch.

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