The UCF Knights football team will feature the Walt Disney World logo on their helmets for the entire 2026 season, marking a new partnership between the university and Disney. This collaboration builds upon decades of connections between UCF students and graduates who have participated in Disney programs or worked for The Walt Disney Company. Athletics Director Terry Mohajir highlighted how this partnership showcases the deep roots both organizations share within Central Florida. The logo will debut during Saturday’s Big 12 Conference opener against TCU at Acrisure Bounce House, where TCU makes its first-ever home game appearance in Orlando. Walt Disney World Marketing Strategy Vice President Sivonne Davis expressed pride in expanding their relationship with the university, emphasizing UCF’s significant place in the local community.
Key Points:
- The Walt Disney World logo will appear on the back of every UCF football helmet for the 2026 season
- Thousands of UCF students and graduates have participated in Disney student programs or worked for The Walt Disney Company
- The new partnership will debut during Saturday’s Big 12 Conference opener against TCU at Acrisure Bounce House
- TCU is making its first-ever trip to play at Acrisure Bounce House