Family Weekend 2026 is scheduled for September 25-27. More information about Family Weekend 2026 will be sent out through Crimson Connection as that time draws nearer, but in the meantime, feel free to take a look at last year’s information. Make sure to join The UA Crimson Connection parent and family e-newsletter! 2026 Family Weekend tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 12 at 11 a.m. CT. Family Weekend tickets will be $50 for UA students and $50 for family members over age 2. Details will be explained in the Crimson Connection parent and family e-newsletter.
Family Weekend has three main goals for UA families:
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Reconnect and spend time with your UA student
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Experience UA gameday traditions
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Explore Tuscaloosa, your student’s new “home away from home”
During Family Weekend, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy time with your student and achieve those goals as a family. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
2026 Registration Fee Information
The Family Weekend registration 2026 fee is $50 for UA students and $50 for family members and includes:
- Family Weekend Kick-off, Tailgate, and Brunch.
- Eligibility to purchase football tickets for the Alabama v. South Carolina football game using a promo code provided for each registration. This is a separate purchase with a separate login. Plan to purchase your football tickets early, as tickets are limited.
- Family Weekend merchandise is NOT included in registration. See below for details.
- The Family Weekend registration fee does not include event tickets for your UA student(s). They must pay a registration fee of $50 to attend the events.
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InfoFamily Weekend Ticket Sales
Family Weekend 2026 tickets sales have closed.
Event Descriptions (2026)
Family Weekend Kickoff on Friday (weather permitting)
Families will experience an evening with Parent & Family Programs. This event will include live entertainment in the beautiful Student Center Lawn and the option to purchase food from food truck vendors. This event is not a ticketed event. Present the ticket from your Check-In packet for a free picnic blanket (blankets are 1 per family to the first 500 families; only available at the Kickoff)! This event is co-sponsored by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports. The University of Alabama Student Center Address: 751 Campus W. Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Family Weekend Tailgate on Saturday
Join Parent & Family Programs for a tailgate three (3) hours before kickoff with food, goodies, and Crimson Tide tradition and pride! Look for the balloon towers and Tailgate signage! Corner of Bryce Lawn (315 Bryce lawn Drive) 87.5407874°W 33.2133537°N (not on the Quad but it is close)
Family Weekend Brunch on Sunday
Enjoy brunch, hosted by Bama Dining, with your UA family at one of our amazing campus dining locations, Lakeside Dining Hall. A great way to cap off your weekend on campus! Family Weekend participants will use their FW wristband for admission.
A La Carte Option
Brunch: admission for those who haven’t registered can be purchased at the door. Price at the door is $17.20 per person.
Nothing will be available for purchase at Check-In.
Family Weekend 2026 Merchandise
Purchase Family Weekend gear from the Supe Store!
Football Tickets
For every Family Weekend registration, you can purchase one football ticket on a first-come, first-served basis. Your Family Weekend registration purchase does not include your football tickets but makes you eligible to purchase a football ticket on a separate transaction. The Family Weekend 2026 ticket block will be in the Upper Bowl sections 853 – 859 (South Upper) 818 – 829 (North Upper). Note: Football tickets in the family weekend section sell out quickly. There are a very limited number of family weekend discounted football tickets. If you are purchasing for a large party or with multiple families, please coordinate football ticket purchases as soon as possible.
If your student wants to sit with you in the stadium, you must register them for Family Weekend to make them eligible to purchase a Family Weekend football ticket in the Family Weekend section. This also applies if the student already has a ticket in a different section but wants to sit with you at the game. Learn more about student football ticketing.
Additional Information
Don’t hesitate to contact our office at 1-800-392-2777 or email parents@ua.edu with any questions about Family Weekend 2026. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIDETIX for questions regarding football ticket purchases.