{"id":154771,"date":"2026-08-20T16:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=154771"},"modified":"2026-08-21T12:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:28:50","slug":"ucfs-roth-tower-2-0-is-here-and-youve-got-to-see-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-roth-tower-2-0-is-here-and-youve-got-to-see-it\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF\u2019s Roth Tower 2.0 Is Here, and You&#8217;ve Got To See It"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr>\n<p>Two decades ago, UCF opened an on-campus stadium that embodied the ambition of a spirited university and the belief of its fanbase. Today, the opening of the new Roth Tower marks the next chapter in that story, celebrating the rise of Knight Nation, UCF\u2019s trajectory as the youngest institution in a Power Four conference and the momentum still ahead.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154854\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154854 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people smiling and holding large pairs of scissors after cutting a ribbon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154854 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A group of people smiling and holding large pairs of scissors after cutting a ribbon.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/UCF_Roth-Tower-Ribbon-Cutting_2026.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Orange County leaders joined UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright (center) and Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir (far left) for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling on Roth Towers. Attendees include (left to right): Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe, Orange County Major Jerry Demings, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore and Orange County Commissioner Mike Crabb. (Photo by Antoine Hart)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Roth Tower project, made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, represents a pivotal addition to the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village that strengthens Orange County as a premier destination for sports tourism and community engagement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154817\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154817 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg\" alt=\"Black and gold bar space in Art Deco style\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-240x360.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154817 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Black and gold bar space in Art Deco style\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF-240x360.jpg 240w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Swift-Bar-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The 3MG Club&#8217;s central hospitality area of the Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe new Roth Tower would not be possible without Orange County\u2019s $90 million investment, and we are deeply grateful to Mayor Demings and the Board of County Commissioners for their belief in UCF,\u201d says UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright. \u201cThat investment, together with the commitment of our donors, fans and community, helped make this next chapter of the Bounce House possible. Today, we are delivering a community asset designed to bring people here, bring them back and create lasting value for Orange County.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154815\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154815 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower.jpg\" alt=\"Empty bar space with beige, gold and black color scheme and a wall that reads &quot;Reach for the Stars&quot; with a starburst\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154815 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Empty bar space with beige, gold and black color scheme and a wall that reads &quot;Reach for the Stars&quot; with a starburst\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-president-suite-roth-tower.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">View of the President&#8217;s Suite at the Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Born to Bounce<\/h2>\n<p>Since its opening in 2007, Acrisure Bounce House has allowed UCF to showcase the momentum and trajectory of one of the country\u2019s fastest-growing universities.<\/p>\n<p>For years the idea of an on-campus stadium at UCF was a dream that many had said could never come true. UCF President John C. Hitt and several prominent UCF supporters, including the tower\u2019s namesake, Jerry and Susan Roth, saw the vision of what an on-campus stadium could be. They believed the football program and a stadium could help elevate the university and its brand.<\/p>\n<p>In the last 20 years of the Bounce House, UCF has captivated audiences on nationally televised primetime broadcasts; welcomed premiere college football shows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/best-weekend-college-gameday\/\">ESPN\u2019s <em>College GameDay<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-to-host-foxs-big-noon-kickoff-pregame-show-saturday\/\">FOX\u2019s<em> Big Noon Kickoff<\/em><\/a>; hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/back-to-back-ucf-football-wins-championship\/\">conference championships<\/a> that catapulted the Knights to New Year\u2019s Six bowl games; and has become a not-to-be-missed atmosphere in college sports.<\/p>\n<p>The new Roth Tower represents another important investment in our continued rise.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154816\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154816 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football.jpg\" alt=\"empty bar space with high top chairs and tables and a Knights script word art glowing on black wall behind bar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154816 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"empty bar space with high top chairs and tables and a Knights script word art glowing on black wall behind bar\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-AD-suite-Roth-football.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The Athletic Director&#8217;s Suite at Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A Tower With a Story to Tell<\/h2>\n<p>Thoughtful planning went into the design elements and functionality of the new tower.<\/p>\n<p>The new space allows more opportunities beyond game day to welcome alumni, partners and visitors for corporate meetings and retreats, weddings and events, and even rocket launch viewing opportunities of nearby Kennedy Space Center, whose Launch Complex 39A aligns with the stadium\u2019s 50-yard line.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154824\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154824 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"UCF&apos;s football field and stands illuminated in blue lighting at night with an orange rocket flair streaking across the sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154824 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF&apos;s football field and stands illuminated in blue lighting at night with an orange rocket flair streaking across the sky\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-rocket-launch-football-stadium.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Acrisure Bounce House offers spectacular views of rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stronger media and broadcast spaces will help showcase UCF nationally and open possibilities for hosting other premiere sporting events and concerts. The strategic layout and structure will make operations and logistics safer, smarter and more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>The tower also serves as an extension of UCF\u2019s mission to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and aptitudes that align with the workforce of the future, offering paid opportunities to gain industry experience in areas including facility and event management, game day operations, broadcasting and production, brand management and strategic communications.<\/p>\n<p>The details are uniquely UCF, with nods to the university\u2019s roots as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/space\/\">America\u2019s Space University<\/a> and its location in one of the most desirable tourist destinations globally.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154827\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154827 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor bar space with black and gold theme and a sign that reads Mercury South on the wall with TVs flanking it\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154827 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Outdoor bar space with black and gold theme and a sign that reads Mercury South on the wall with TVs flanking it\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/Mercury-South-Roth-Tower-UCF.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">UCF&#8217;s satellite bar spaces \u2014 Mercury, Gemini and Apollo \u2014 are themed after NASA&#8217;s first mission programs. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A new concept in luxury seating, the open-air, semi-private Sky Suites on the north and south wings of the tower\u200b take advantage of Orlando\u2019s average of 233 sunny days per year. Floor-to-ceiling windows serve as the east and west walls of the central suite space on the third floor for optimal views of the field and athletic village.<\/p>\n<p>The stadium\u2019s art collection is growing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-football-stadium-gains-2-alumni-made-murals\/\">two custom murals<\/a> that pay homage to the UCF story and the university\u2019s relationship to Orange County designed by artist <strong>Harry Foreman \u201918<\/strong>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/emerging-media-bfa\/graphic-design-track\/\">graphic design and emerging media management<\/a> graduate. These complement several installations around the concourse already that include Knightro, wings of Pegasus (the university\u2019s official seal), UCF\u2019s Big 12 ties and Orlando.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154821\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154821 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural.jpg\" alt=\"Chalkboard style mural with gold accents and text that reads &quot;It&apos;s a great day to bounce in Orange County, Florida&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154821 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chalkboard style mural with gold accents and text that reads &quot;It&apos;s a great day to bounce in Orange County, Florida&quot;\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/bounce-mural.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Two murals designed by UCF alum Harry Foreman &#8217;18 are now part of the new Roth Tower. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Building What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n<p>Roth Tower will create memorable experiences for visitors and reinforces UCF as another reason people choose to come to Orange County and come back.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154829\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154829 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite.jpg\" alt=\"lounge setup with cream and brown furniture \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154829 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"lounge setup with cream and brown furniture \" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-suite.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The Roth Tower spans four levels and increases usable club space for events by 256%, growing from 4,400 square feet to 15,650 square feet. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the tower is a huge step forward for UCF Athletics, it is not the finish line, says UCF Director of Athletics and Vice President Terry Mohajir, who has worked to implement facility enhancements throughout the village since he arrived in 2021.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154857\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154857 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower.jpg\" alt=\"Confetti rains over crowd in new Roth Tower\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154857 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Confetti rains over crowd in new Roth Tower\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-athletics-Jon-Rose-Roth-Tower.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">UCF Athletics and university leadership alongside representatives from Orange County celebrate the opening of Roth Tower. (Photo by Jon Rose, UCF Athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOur fans gave this stadium its identity \u2026 and kept the faith as UCF climbed from one level of collegiate athletics to the next,\u201d Mohajir says. \u201cOur responsibility now is to keep matching that belief, by giving our student-athletes every opportunity to succeed, competing for championships, delivering a Power Four-caliber experience and continuing to build the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village into one of the greatest destinations in college sports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The UCF football team opens the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-2026-football-schedule\/\">2026 season<\/a> against Bethune-Cookman on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Ticket information can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/ucfknights.com\/2026fbtix\">ucfknights.com\/2026fbtix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154819\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154819 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of Knight on horse with football stadium in background at sunrise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-154819 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Statue of Knight on horse with football stadium in background at sunrise\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/08\/ucf-roth-tower-bounce-house-charging-knight-statue.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The 2026 football season celebrates the 20th year of the on-campus stadium. 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