UAB Blazers vs East Carolina
UAB Blazers Football takes on East Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 15, for Homecoming.
Game day Activities
- Face painter, inflatables, beer garden, and live entertainment in Blazer Village
- $5 domestics stadium-wide all game
- ‘Go Blazers’ light baton giveaway while supplies last
- Men’s & Women’s Basketball meet & greet in Family Fun Zone during halftime
Kids 12 & Under Free Admission
UAB Athletics has announced that kids ages 12 and under will receive FREE admission to the Blazers’ home game against East Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. CT at Protective Stadium. Fans can redeem the offer using promo code U12FREE and must purchase at least one reserved ticket through the promotion to receive complimentary youth tickets. The promo code is valid until 2:30 p.m. CT on Oct. 15.
After the online promotion expires, families can still take advantage of the offer at the Protective Stadium box office by purchasing at least one reserved ticket. Fans may also contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-8221 for assistance.
Group tickets and fan experience packages are available here.
ESPN SportsCenter Homecoming broadcast
ESPN’s flagship sports news program is coming to Birmingham. UAB Athletics will host ESPN ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ on Thursday, Oct. 15, outside Protective Stadium as part of the lead-up to the Blazers’ Homecoming matchup against East Carolina.
The live show will air from 4-4:30 p.m. CT and will be hosted by Matt Barrie. UAB and East Carolina will kick off later that evening at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Join Blazer Nation downtown and show everyone what UAB is all about!
The appearance will mark the first visit by ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ to Birmingham. The show will add another national spotlight to a full day of Homecoming festivities at UAB. The university’s 2026 Homecoming theme is “Blaze the Seas,” with activities scheduled throughout the week leading into Thursday’s game.
