Bearcats on The Grid
Before each home football game, be sure to visit the UC Alumni Association's tent on The Grid (spots 71 & 72) to find out what’s happening on campus and grab some Bearcat swag! The tent opens three hours before kickoff.
2026 Home Games
Sept. 5 vs. Boston College
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m.
2026 Home Opener
Sept. 12 vs. Western Carolina
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 vs. Kansas State
Kickoff: TBA
Oct. 24 vs. Texas Tech
Kickoff: TBA
Homecoming
Oct. 31 vs. Utah
Kickoff: TBA
Nov. 21 vs. Colorado
Kickoff: TBA
Game Day Information
Catwalk
Approximately two and a half hours before kickoff of each home game, the Bearcats’ team buses arrive and the band leads the team right through the heart of The Grid.
Nippert Stadium A-Z Guide
Clear Bag Policy
Learn more about Tailgating
Athletics Impact Fund
Can't attend, but still want to support the greatest immediate needs of UC Athletics? Your support of the Athletics Impact Fund helps:
- Recruit and retain top-tier student-athletes
- Provide elite resources to support Bearcats on and off the field
- Compete for championships in the Big 12 and beyond
As college athletics rapidly evolves, the Athletics Impact Fund provides the critical funding and resources Cincinnati needs to compete for championships. Your gift, regardless of the size, will make an immediate impact. Consider making a donation today!
These events are open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.
Maggie Ibrahim-Taney
Senior Director, Alumni Engagement