Family Weekend is a “Choose Your Own Adventure” weekend with three main goals for UA families:
- To reconnect and spend time with your UA student;
- To experience UA gameday traditions; and
- To explore Tuscaloosa, your UA student’s new “home away from home.”
During Family Weekend, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy time with your UA student and achieve those goals as a family.
General
When is Family Weekend?
Family Weekend 2024 will be held October 11-13, 2024.
This is a great time to visit campus to see your UA student’s “home away from home!” Social and educational family-friendly programs are planned for the weekend so you and your family can enjoy the campus, learn more about The University of Alabama, and experience the pride and tradition of Alabama football.
When should we plan to arrive? Do parents stay for the whole weekend?
Families are encouraged to arrive on Thursday or Friday so they can enjoy the many campus events planned for Friday. Events are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so plan to stay for the entire weekend if you can!
What is there to do during Family Weekend?
Visit our Schedule page for a list of campus and community events!
How do I purchase a Family Weekend t-shirt?
Family Weekend t-shirts are a separate purchase through an outside vendor using a separate login. There will NOT be shirts available at Check-In. Shirts will be shipped directly to the purchaser before Family Weekend. NOTE: Orders placed after 9/16/24 will not be shipped in time for Family Weekend. Last day to order is 10/20/24. 2024 Family Weekend t-shirts are now available at this website.
What events can my UA student attend?
Your UA student is invited to attend all Family Weekend events with your family. UA students must register for Family Weekend to attend.
What do I need for entry into the Family Weekend events?
You are required to wear your wristband at each event (Family Weekend Kickoff Concert, Tailgate, Yoga and Brunch). Wristbands will be provided at Check-In.
Registration
How do I register for Family Weekend?
Registration for Family Weekend 2024 is now closed. Be sure to join The UA Crimson Connection to receive communications with additional details as they become available.
How much does the Family Weekend cost, and what does it include?
The tickets will include:
- Admission to the Family Weekend Kick-off Concert, Tailgate event on Saturday with food, games and activities for the entire family, yoga and brunch on Sunday.
- Eligibility to purchase football tickets for Alabama vs. University of South Carolina football game using a promo code provided in your confirmation email after registering for Family Weekend. This is a separate purchase with a separate login.
- Important:
- The Family Weekend registration fee DOES NOT INCLUDE event tickets for your UA student(s). They must pay a registration fee to attend the events.
- FW24 Shirts are not included with registration. You can purchase shirts separately and they will be shipped directly to the purchaser. Shirts will not be available at Check-In.
What are forms of payment accepted?
Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover cards are all accepted payment methods for your Family Weekend registrations through the online registration system. We are unable to accept registrations or payment by phone.
I missed the Family Weekend registration deadline. What can I do?
If you miss this deadline, we still encourage you to visit your UA student. There are a variety of campus exhibits and additional events that are open to all families. No late registrations will be accepted. We encourage you to participate in the un-ticketed campus events, including the Family Weekend Kickoff Concert event on Friday evening or pay at the door to attend the Family Weekend Brunch on Sunday.
I have a child who is 3 years old. Do I need to register them for Family Weekend?
Yes, there will be a charge for children over 2.
Note about football tickets for children: Anyone in attendance at the football game (including children 3 years of age and younger) must have a football ticket. A Family Weekend registration is required for eligibility to purchase football tickets for Alabama vs. University of South Carolina football game. Instructions on how to purchase football tickets can be found on our Football Tickets page on the Family Weekend website. Any questions regarding football tickets should be directed to the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIDETIX.
What if I only can attend one event during Family Weekend?
You are welcome to attend the Family Weekend Kickoff Concert on Friday. However, registration is required for the Family Weekend Tailgate held on Saturday. Sunday, the Family Weekend Brunch can be paid for at the door.
Is entry for my UA student included with my registration fee?
No. Anyone attending ticketed events must register (except for children 2 and under).
What if I already registered but want to purchase additional items?
A purchase cannot be changed once it has been made. You will need to create a new purchase by entering the registration site. This purchase will be separate from your initial order. Therefore, you will have two different charges that show up under your account. You may want to call the Athletic Ticket Office to request your football tickets be put together for this event (subject to availability). The purchase of additional football tickets is subject to availability.
Are refunds available?
No. All Family Weekend purchases are non-refundable.
Check-In
When and Where is Check-In?
Early Check-In will be in the Parent & Family Programs Office (2512 The University of Alabama Student Center) beginning Tuesday. Friday Check-In will be in the UA Student Center Great Hall.
What can I purchase on-site at Check-in?
Brunch: Admission for those who haven’t registered can be purchased at the door on Sunday in Lakeside Dining Hall.
The following will NOT be provided at Check-In:
- Additional Registration
- Tailgate Tickets
- Additional Family Weekend T-shirts
Football
If I register for Family Weekend, am I guaranteed a football ticket?
No. The football tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please purchase football tickets as soon as you are able as tickets are limited. You are eligible to purchase one football ticket for each Family Weekend registration ticket, while football tickets last.
How much will football tickets cost?
Only those who purchase Family Weekend tickets will be able to purchase football tickets in the reserved Family Weekend area. Once Family Weekend tickets are purchased, the confirmation email will detail how to purchase football tickets in the Family Weekend area. You are eligible to purchase one football ticket for each Family Weekend registration ticket, while football tickets last. Be sure to join The UA Crimson Connection to receive communications with additional details about Family Weekend as they become available. The Family Weekend 2024 ticket block will be in the North (Section NN-2 – NN-13) and South (Section SS-7 – SS-13) upper deck.
How can I purchase tickets to the Family Weekend football game?
Only those who purchase Family Weekend tickets will be able to purchase football tickets in the reserved Family Weekend area. Once Family Weekend tickets are purchased, the confirmation email will detail how to purchase football tickets in the Family Weekend area! Be sure to join The UA Crimson Connection to receive communications with additional details about Family Weekend as they become available.
I want to sit with my UA student at the football game. What do I need to do?
To sit with your student at the football game, you must also pay a Family Weekend registration fee and purchase a football ticket for them. Student tickets are located in the student section, which is in a different location in the stadium from parents’ tickets. If your student has a student ticket but chooses to attend the game with you instead of through an additional ticket, they can donate their student ticket through mybama. Student ticket information can be found at MyTickets. The Family Weekend 2024 ticket block will be in the North (Section NN-2 – NN-13) and South (Section SS-7 – SS-13) upper deck.
How do I receive my football tickets?
All Family Weekend football tickets will be delivered via Mobile Delivery the week of September 23rd. For more information, Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIDETIX
I forgot to print my football tickets at home. Where can I print them on campus?
Tickets will only be mobile delivery. If you need additional delivery options, contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIDETIX.
How will I receive my Family Weekend football tickets once I complete my order?
All Family Weekend football tickets are Mobile/Digital. You will receive an email with your ticketing information from the Athletic Ticket Office. You can find additional information about Mobile Delivery by visiting, RollTide.com Mobile Delivery.
Locations
Where do I stay for Family Weekend?
Most parents make hotel reservations for the weekend. The earlier you do this, the better, as fall in Tuscaloosa is a busy time for local hotels. Check out Visit Tuscaloosa for helpful hotel and visitor information. Many families also stay in nearby cities such as Birmingham, Hoover, etc.
Where is the Family Weekend Kick-off Concert located?
The Kick-off will be held on Friday evening at the government plaza and will feature live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase food from local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors. This event will be held at Government Plaza in downtown Tuscaloosa. Address: 2106 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Where is the Family Weekend Jazz Brunch?
The Jazz Brunch will be located at Lakeside Dining Hall on campus. If you have not registered for Family Weekend, you can also pay at the door for this event.
Parking and Transportation
Where can I park during Family Weekend? And how do I get around campus during Family Weekend?
Please see the Family Weekend parking page for more information.
What can I expect from the Family Weekend shuttle on Friday?
A Family Weekend Shuttle (a chartered Crimson Ride bus) will be making stops at the Softball/Tennis Stadium lots and the UA Student Center, to help you get around campus on Friday.
We have a family member who uses a wheelchair. Can we get around to all the events?
All events during Family Weekend are ADA accessible, including the football game on Saturday. When you purchase football tickets, there will be wheelchair-accessible options. Visit the UA Gameday website for accessible parking information for Saturday and information regarding wheelchair accessibility in Bryant-Denny Stadium. If you have additional questions regarding wheelchair accessibility at the game, contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIDETIX. For accessible parking on campus on Friday, the Family Weekend reserved lot will have spaces available. Also, a visitor’s pass can be purchased from Parking Services for Friday, which will allow for accessible parking in many lots on campus.
The shuttle buses have a wheelchair ramp that folds down, allowing the wheelchair passenger to access the bus. They are not equipped with a lift, so the passenger will have to manually maneuver their chair or the driver can assist them.