2026 FIU Family Weekend

Check out the ticket package and highlighted events below. View the list of events at go.fiu.edu/familyweekend. More events are being added to the lineup. We can't wait to see you there!

• Packages will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, September 23, through Saturday, September 26 (limited hours) at the Orientation and Family Programs Office (GC Room 189).
• For just $50 per family member, you'll receive a clear FIU-themed stadium fanny pack/bag filled with FIU goodies, an official Family Weekend T-shirt, one (1) admission ticket to the Family Weekend Kickoff and FIU Men's Soccer game on September 25, one (1) admission ticket to the Family Weekend Tailgate on September 26 (located by the Cuban Memorial next to Pitbull Stadium), and one (1) ticket to the FIU Football game on September 26. Join fellow Panther families for a weekend full of fun, traditions, and Panther pride! Please note that this package is priced per individual family member, not per group.
• Should you wish to purchase additional football game tickets without buying a Family Weekend package, you can purchase a ticket at go.fiu.edu/footballgame.

Additional FAQs:

• You can still attend any free events and experiences on campus and/or purchase optional ticketed events, such as discounted admission into the Pig Roast event (wristbanded entry). Pig Roast Add On Event Ticket will be added within the next couple of weeks!
• Please pick up a complimentary FIU Family Weekend Lanyard in GC 189 from September 23 – September 26, and wear it across campus to receive access to participating campus retail and dining locations.

• Note: Do not purchase a Family Weekend Package for any current FIU student. They are not required to pay, but they must show their FIU OneCard at the entrance of the Family Weekend Tailgate event hosted by Orientation & Family Programs should they like to attend. You will have the opportunity to share their information prior to your arrival for us to verify they are a current FIU student. As a reminder, giveaway items are only distributed to individuals who purchase a package. While your student is allowed to attend for free with their OneCard, they will not receive giveaway items.

• Family Weekend Resource Fair - Friday, September 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM | Graham Center Piano Lounge (behind the GC Welcome Desk) - Start your Family Weekend by exploring the many resources FIU has to offer! Meet representatives from campus departments, ask questions, pick up helpful information, and discover the services available to support your student's success throughout their FIU journey.
• FIU Campus Tours - Tours will be available for FIU family members on Friday, September 25, at 12:00 PM and/or at 2:00 PM (each 1 hour long). We will be departing from the Office of Orientation and Family Programs in GC 189. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Register for a campus tour by clicking here or by visiting go.fiu.edu/campustour.
• Family Weekend Kickoff Event at the FIU Men's Soccer Game - Friday, September 25. Kick off Family Weekend with an evening at the FIU Men's Soccer Game! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with kickoff at 7:00 PM. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments before and during the game as we celebrate the start of Family Weekend. One soccer game ticket is included with each Family Weekend package. Individual soccer game tickets will be out within the next few weeks.
• FIU Family Weekend Tailgate - Saturday, September 26 from 12- 5 pm | Join us for the FIU Family Weekend Tailgate — a fun-filled afternoon designed for Panther families! Enjoy lawn games, light snacks, refreshments, and the chance to connect with fellow families and members of the FIU community before the football game. Please note: A Family Weekend Package is required for entry. Children 12 and under may attend the Family Weekend Tailgate hosted by Orientation & Family Programs for free.

Additional Ticketed Events

• FIU Football vs. Long Island University Sharks - Kickoff is at 6:00 PM at Pitbull Stadium. Cheer our Panthers on to a victory against the Long Island University Sharks! FIU Athletics requires everyone 2 years old and above to have a ticket for admission into all FIU Athletic events. Want to be part of the excitement on gameday? Join the Fan Tunnel Experience and cheer on the Panthers from the field before kickoff! More details, including participation information and arrival instructions, are coming soon (you must have your FIU Football Game ticket to participate!)
• If you’d like to purchase additional discounted football tickets for the Family Weekend game — specifically for family or guests who did not purchase a Family Weekend package — you can do so at: go.fiu.edu/footballgame. These additional tickets will be delivered electronically. As a reminder, current FIU students receive free admission to home football games by showing their FIU OneCard!
• Discounted Pig Roast Tickets will be available as an add-on purchase through Eventbrite in the coming weeks. Please note: Discounted Pig Roast tickets are only available to guests who have purchased an official Family Weekend Package. During check-in, your name and Eventbrite order information will be verified to confirm your Family Weekend package purchase. Ticket options will be available for both adults and children.

Additional Family Weekend Activities:

In addition to our events taking place from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, we encourage you to participate in our programs hosted by various departments and tour the city of Miami. For an up-to-date listing of events and to RSVP for additional events, check out go.fiu.edu/familyweekend. Note: The schedule is continuously being updated this summer, so we encourage everyone to check back regularly for the latest details and additions.

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