The short answer is yes, football tickets are free for USF students! All enrolled USF students can claim up to one free ticket per game with a valid university ID. This allows students to attend Bulls football games at Raymond James Stadium without having to pay anything out of pocket. Keep reading to learn more about the process of getting free football tickets as a USF student.
How do USF students get free football tickets?
There are a few simple steps USF students need to follow to claim their free football tickets:
- Make sure you have a valid USF student ID card. This is required to pick up tickets.
- Visit the USF Bulls Ticket Office website or office location. The ticket office can be found in the USF Marshall Student Center.
- Present your student ID card to the ticket office staff. Tell them you want to claim your free student ticket.
- The ticket office will verify your enrollment and ID. Then they will issue you one free ticket for that week’s game.
- Pick up your printed ticket during ticket office hours leading up to game day.
The process is quick and straightforward. As long as you have a valid student ID, you can claim a free ticket the week of any home game. Supplies are limited, so make sure to get your ticket early in the week!
Where is the USF Bulls Ticket Office located?
The primary USF Bulls Ticket Office is located in the Marshall Student Center on the USF Tampa campus. The exact address is:
USF Bulls Ticket Office
4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33620
The ticket office can be found on the second floor of the student center. There are also satellite ticket offices located around campus leading up to game days.
What are the USF Bulls Ticket Office hours?
During the football season, the main USF Bulls Ticket Office in the Marshall Student Center has the following hours:
- Monday: 9am – 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
- Thursday: 9am – 5pm
- Friday: 9am – 5pm
In the days leading up to a home game, the ticket office may extend hours to accommodate increased demand. Check the USF website for any changes to the regular hours.
How early can students pick up tickets?
Students can start claiming tickets on the Monday of the week of a Saturday home game. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Keep in mind that supplies are limited for popular games against rivals like UCF and Florida.
For the best selection, try to pick up your ticket early in the week. Waiting until Thursday or Friday increases the risk that the ticket office will be sold out.
Where do USF students sit at football games?
All USF students with free tickets are seated together in a designated student section. The student section is located in the lower level of Raymond James Stadium on the east sideline.
Sitting in the student section allows you to be in the middle of all the student cheers, chants, and traditions throughout the game. It’s the most energetic part of the stadium!
Does each student need their own ticket?
Yes, every student needs their own individual ticket to enter the stadium, even if attending with a group. The USF Ticket Office will only issue one free ticket per valid student ID.
If your friends want seats together in the student section, make sure to coordinate picking up tickets together early in the week.
Can students get tickets for away games?
Unfortunately, the free ticket policy only applies to USF home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The school does not provide free tickets for students wishing to attend away games.
However, student fan travel packages are available to purchase for select high-profile away games. These packages include bus transportation, a game ticket, and sometimes hotel accommodations.
Here are the prices for student travel packages to USF away games this season:
| Opponent | Location | Package Price |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Gainesville, FL | $75 |
| Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $200 |
| Temple | Philadelphia, PA | $375 |
Full travel itineraries and package details can be found on the USF Bulls Ticket Office website. Spots are limited, so buy early!
Where do students sit at away games?
For away games, students who purchase travel packages are seated together in designated visitor seating sections. Seating assignments vary by stadium. Students are not guaranteed a spot in the lower level at away games like they are for home games.
The benefit of the travel packages is getting to sit with other USF students and fans. This makes for a fun road game experience!
What other free perks come with student tickets?
Along with free admission, student tickets come with some other special perks:
- Access to the Bulls Beach student tailgate – Includes food, games, music and giveaways
- Free admission to the Friday Stampede student pep rally on campus
- Discounts at concession stands with student ID
- Eligible for ticket lotteries and upgraded seat raffles
USF Athletic Marketing runs a Bulls Beach student tailgate in the Yellow Lot outside the stadium before every home game. The beach-themed tailgate has free food and beverages, tailgate games, music, prizes and giveaways. It’s a great place to get pumped up before kickoff!
The Friday evening Stampede pep rallies take place on campus at the Yuengling Center. The free rallies feature the USF cheerleaders, Rocky the Bull mascot, the Herd of Thunder marching band and more. Coach appearances and player interactions get fans excited for the big game.
What discounts do students receive at concession stands?
When students show their ticket and student ID at concession stands in Raymond James Stadium, they receive the following discounts on food and beverage purchases:
| Item | Regular Price | Student Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot dog | $6 | $4 |
| Nachos | $8 | $5 |
| 20 oz soda | $5 | $3 |
| Bottled water | $4 | $2 |
Discounted concessions allow students to save money while enjoying snacks and drinks during the action. Just remember to bring your student ID!
What should students know about ticket lotteries and upgrades?
For select home games, the USF Bulls Ticket Office holds lotteries and contests to upgrade a limited number of student tickets. Upgrades can include better lower level seating or even club level or suite access.
Keep an eye out for special ticket lotteries for rivalry games and homecoming. Students who entered the lottery and are selected get to experience the game from prime locations without any extra cost.
Other upgrade opportunities include challenges like lining up for tickets the earliest on Monday morning and creative contests like best costume or sign.
Follow USF football social media and visit the ticket office site regularly for details on chances to win upgraded tickets for the best seats in the house!
Conclusion
Attending USF football games is a quintessential part of the student experience. Thanks to the university’s generous free ticket policy, finances don’t have to be a barrier to having fun and supporting the Bulls!
Make sure to take advantage of all the perks that come with student tickets, like discounts, rallies, tailgates and upgrade opportunities. Coordinating early with friends ensures you’ll all be seated together in the heart of the rowdy student section.
Go Bulls! We’ll see you in the student section this football season.