"The Bounce House" | |
 The stadium in 2020 | |
  FBC Mortgage Stadium Location in Florida  FBC Mortgage Stadium Location in the United States | |
| Former names | |
|---|---|
| Location | 4465 Knights Victory Way Orlando, Florida 32816 United States |
| Coordinates | 28°36′33″N 81°11′33″W / 28.6091°N 81.1924°W |
| Public transit | UCF Transit Center,  |
| Owner | University of Central Florida |
| Executive suites | 24[3] |
| Capacity | 44,206 (2014-present)
|
| Record attendance | 48,453 (2009)[5] |
| Surface | Tifway 419 Bermuda[6] |
| Scoreboard | 114 feet (35 m) x 36 feet (11 m)[3] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | March 22, 2006[7][8] |
| Opened | September 15, 2007[10] |
| Renovated | 2014–15, 2017 |
| Construction cost | $55 million[6] ($83.1 million in 2023 dollars[9]) |
| Architect | 360 Architecture[3] |
| General contractor | Wharton-Smith[3] |
| Tenants | |
| UCF Knights (NCAA) (2007–present) Florida Cup (2017–2018) Orlando Apollos (AAF) (2019)[11] Hula Bowl (2022–present) Cure Bowl (2023–present) | |
FBC Mortgage Stadium (also known as the Bounce House, formerly known as Bright House Networks Stadium and Spectrum Stadium) is an American football stadium located near Orlando in Orange County, Florida, United States, on the main campus of the University of Central Florida. It is the home field of the UCF Knights of NCAA Division I FBS college football; also it was home of the now defunct Orlando Apollos during the first and only 2019 season of the Alliance of American Football.
The stadium opened in 2007, replacing Camping World Stadium (then known as the Citrus Bowl) in Downtown Orlando as the home of the Knights, where they had played since their inaugural season in 1979.[3] The steel and brick-clad stadium was designed by 360 Architecture and constructed in 18 months. The stadium was designed for 48,000 capacity when it opened in 2007 and is designed for an expansion to 65,000 seats. The stadium underwent an $8 million renovation following the 2014 season. The Wayne Densch Center for Student-Athlete Leadership was built on the east façade of the stadium, and a party deck was added to the east stands.[12][13] Since the renovations, its seating capacity is 44,206.[14][15][16]
The facility has a longtime nickname of The Bounce House, as it was found to be susceptible to considerable shaking when its crowd jumps in unison. Measures were undertaken following the stadium's inaugural season to reduce these effects to ensure safety. To this day, many still point out the movement as it has not improved.
On May 31, 2022, FBC Mortgage entered a 10-year, $19.5 million deal with UCF for the naming rights of the stadium beginning July 1, 2022.[17]
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- ^ Murphy, Brian (August 5, 2020). "UCF's Football Stadium Has a New Name". Black and Gold Banneret. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Bright House Stadium Bio". Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ^ Mueschel, Matt (August 24, 2017). "5 Fun Facts About the Stadium". The Orlando Sentinel. p. S4. Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "UCF blown away 27-7 vs. Miami Hurricanes". Central Florida Future. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ a b "Bright House Networks Stadium Featured in SportsTurf Magazine". UCF Athletics Association. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ "Tons of steel, 427 toilets in UCF's new home". Central Florida Future. July 26, 2007. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ "UCF Trustees Approve Financing Plan, Groundbreaking for On-Campus Football Stadium". UCF Athletics Association. December 14, 2005. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
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- ^ "Student support for UCF remains abysmal". Central Florida Future. September 13, 2007. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ Steimle, Kevin; Breech, John (April 7, 2018). "Steve Spurrier announced as first coach and Orlando first host city for Alliance of American Football". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ Tenorio, Paul (April 2, 2012). "UCF exploring open-air bar in Bright House Networks Stadium". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ "UCF President John Hitt eager to open Wayne Densch Student Athlete Leadership Center". Orlando Sentinel. November 21, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ^ Mueschel, Matt (September 18, 2016). "Knights Eager to Grow". The Orlando Sentinel. p. C6. Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mueschel, Matt (August 13, 2019). "UCF sells out football season ticket allotment for 2019 season". The Orlando Sentinel. p. C3. Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mueschel, Matt (January 17, 2020). "UCF sells out football season ticket allotment for 2019 season". The Orlando Sentinel. p. C4. Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "UCF Football Venue to Become FBC Mortgage Stadium". UCF Athletics. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
