Good morning, Knights. We’re getting things going here in Orlando.

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏀 ESPN Events Invitational
🏈 FanFest
🚀 And much, much more!

🔼 We’re In! The men’s basketball team will compete in the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational. The tournament is Nov. 23-27 at State Farm Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Fla. The Knights are one of 10 teams participating in the annual event, which celebrates its 20th year at Walt Disney World Resort. UCF will compete in the Magic Group alongside Boston College, Cincinnati and Georgia. The Knights will play two games, beginning on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, before facing a second opponent on Friday, Nov. 27. Matchups and game times will be announced at a later date.

In the Big Leagues.

How many spirit team alumni are in the pros?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🔼 Your Time to Shine. UCF Athletics is ready to see all of its fans back on campus! Come to the FanFest on Saturday, Aug. 15, inside Addition Financial Arena. The event is from 1:30-3:30pm ET. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from UCF football head coach Scott Frost, as well as the entire roster for the UCF football, men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball and spirit teams. Fans are allowed to bring  one item to be signed. Posters/autograph cards will be distributed throughout the event. In order to accommodate as many fans as possible, coaches and players can only sign one item per person and photo opportunities are very limited.

Thursday, August 13 

⚽ Women's Soccer vs Florida @ 7 pm ET | Watch | Tickets 

Friday, August 14 

⚽ Men's Soccer vs North Florida @ 5:30 pm ET 

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Answer: 9!

🚀 Have a great Monday, y’all!