24-06-2025
UCF Knights football stadium name change approved by board of trustees
Now, it's official.
UCF's board of trustees unanimously approved the FBC Mortgage Stadium name change during its meeting on June 12. The new moniker: the Acrisure Bounce House.
That broke earlier this week when the agenda for the meeting, which listed the name, was posted online. But talks of a change have swirled since Acrisure bought FBC Mortgage in 2024.
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Knights athletic director Terry Mojahir commented on the matter at the Big 12's spring meetings last month, mentioning Acrisure wanted to modify the name. He introduced the topic at the board of trustees meeting.
"We believe Acrisure Bounce House allows us to maintain the spirit and excitement of the Bounce House while continuing the partnership with the company that shares our growth and mindset and long-term vision," Mojahir said Thursday.
FBC Mortgage reached a 10-year naming rights agreement worth $19.5 million with UCF in 2022.
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Let's break down the new name and everything behind it.
Why did UCF change its football stadium name to Acrisure Bounce House?
Acrisure acquired FBC Mortgage in April 2024. FBC Mortgage will officially transition to Acrisure Mortgage on July 1.
When does the UCF football stadium name change take effect?
Just like the FBC Mortgage to Acrisure Mortgage switch, the new stadium name will go into effect on July 1. But really, the 2025 football season is the important upcoming marker.
The university will remove current signage and hang updated versions with the new moniker in the coming weeks.
How many names has the UCF football stadium had?
Nov 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; A wide angle view of a sold out stadium in a game between the UCF Knights and the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Spectrum Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
This is the fifth name since the building opened in 2007.
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During the first 10 years of its existence, it went by Bright House Networks Stadium. It shifted to Spectrum Stadium from 2017 to 2020.
The Bounce House rose from nickname to official title in 2020 and 2021 when the Spectrum naming rights deal expired and no successor materialized.
FBC Mortgage filled the void in 2022. Now, the venue will adopt the Acrisure Bounce House label.
Why is UCF's football stadium called the Bounce House?
Sep 9, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights fans get loud before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
The Bounce House earned its nickname shortly after it was built. When fans jump in union, the stadium shakes.
Independent contractors reviewed the structure and determined it was sound. They ensured UCF the bouncing would not damage or shorten the building's lifespan.
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Reinforcements were added before the 2008 season to lessen the bouncing effect. The nickname stuck, though.
"Congratulations for getting the name 'Bounce House' officially in there," board member Stephen King said. "That's big."
"If they didn't approve, I wasn't sure what we were going to call it," Mohajir responded with a chuckle.
"But where it landed is phenomenal," King said, "so thank you for whatever it took to get that in there."
(This story has been updated to add new information.)
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF football stadium name change approved: Acrisure Bounce House
