Upcoming Event: Football versus UTSA on November 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Football
vs. UTSA
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Photo by: Jessica Marshall Vernof
10/31/2026 8:25:00 AM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Florida Atlantic Football is on the national stage in primetime next Thursday night, hosting UTSA in a pivotal American Conference game on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. The Department of Athletics has announced a number of fan-facing elements to enhance the atmosphere in and around Flagler Credit Union Stadium for the nationally televised game as the Owls look to stay undefeated at home.
Beginning with the season-long Owls Pregame Live Concert Series in Publix Paradise Plaza featuring Icons of Pop, a Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars tribute band, Thursday's promotions continue into the stadium with multiple Beer Gardens, $1 hot dogs and other concessions specials, rally towels, special LED lighting effects, multiple cash giveaways and more.
"These primetime games on national TV are incredibly important opportunities for our fans to support the Hometown Team and for us to showcase Florida Atlantic," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Josh McCowan. "We are thrilled to offer these enhancements and look forward to Owl Nation getting here early and packing Paradise next Thursday night."
Tickets are available, beginning at just $15 with BOGO options available in certain sections of the stadium, while supplies last. Call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit FAUSports.com/tickets for more information.
With one of the most explosive and entertaining offenses in the nation, the Owls (5-3, 2-2) are playing to remain in contention in the American Conference, while also on the hunt for a sixth win to secure bowl eligibility. UTSA (7-1, 4-0) comes in tied for first in the league.
Parking lots open for tailgating at 3:30 p.m. and kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. We will see you Thursday night!
Publix Paradise Plaza & Owls Pregame Live
Publix Paradise Plaza, located outside the Baptist Health Gates 1 & 2, opens at 5 p.m. with bar and beverage options, food trucks, inflatables for the kids provided by Flagler Credit Union, giveaways, games and fan activations. The Owls Pregame Live Concert featuring Icons of Pop, a Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga tribute band starts at 5:30 p.m. The plaza is fun for the whole family and has become a popular gathering spot for Owl fans before entering the stadium.
LED Lighting Elements
Florida Atlantic will take the night-game atmosphere to a new level with special LED lighting elements throughout the seating bowl at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. These unique LED displayed will be activated throughout the game during player introductions, scoring plays and synced to music.
Get In Early for Beer Gardens
Take your Thursday Happy Hour celebration inside the stadium, with Beer Gardens opening at 7 p.m. and remaining open through the end of the first quarter. Get in the stadium early and enjoy $5 imports and domestic canned beers, $5 Good Days seltzers, $3 waters and a $6 combo that includes a hot dog and a beer. The Beer Gardens will be located under the palm trees by the Howard Schnellenberger Statue (inside Baptist Health Gates 1 and 2) and under the palms inside Gates 3 and 4.
Dollar Dogs/Paradise Pricing
Dollar hot dogs will also be on sale throughout the game, while supplies last, at the Paradise Pricing stands on the first level, at the Hyundai Deck bar on the second level and from roaming hawkers. Good Days seltzers will also be on sale each location for $5.
Student Giveaways
Special paradise-themed t-shirts will be provided to the first 500 FAU students through Gate 5. The Owls are also supplying FAU students with free pizza upon entering the stadium, while supplies last. FAU students can claim their free tickets by clicking here. Free Defend Paradise rally towels will also be handed out to students, while supplies last.
In-Game DJ
A DJ will be embedded in the FAU student section on Thursday night delivering an enhanced atmosphere with stadium music both pregame and during the game.
Fan Giveaway
Free Defend Paradise rally towels will be available for all fans at Baptist Health Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3 and Gate 4, while supplies last.
$200 Giveaway for FAU Touchdowns Presented by Flagler Credit Union
Flagler Credit Union will give away $200 for every touchdown scored by the Owls next Thursday night! Fans can enter to win by clicking on the QR code in Publix Paradise Plaza and inside the stadium, and fans must be in attendance to win. Fans will be randomly selected following each FAU TD.
Cash Giveaways and Prizes
FAU students and fans will have multiple chances to win cash and other prizes throughout the game. Publix will give away up to $500 to one lucky FAU student at halftime. Select students will also compete in a Hot Dog Eating Contest in the third quarter.
#WIP
Beginning with the season-long Owls Pregame Live Concert Series in Publix Paradise Plaza featuring Icons of Pop, a Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars tribute band, Thursday's promotions continue into the stadium with multiple Beer Gardens, $1 hot dogs and other concessions specials, rally towels, special LED lighting effects, multiple cash giveaways and more.
"These primetime games on national TV are incredibly important opportunities for our fans to support the Hometown Team and for us to showcase Florida Atlantic," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Josh McCowan. "We are thrilled to offer these enhancements and look forward to Owl Nation getting here early and packing Paradise next Thursday night."
Tickets are available, beginning at just $15 with BOGO options available in certain sections of the stadium, while supplies last. Call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit FAUSports.com/tickets for more information.
With one of the most explosive and entertaining offenses in the nation, the Owls (5-3, 2-2) are playing to remain in contention in the American Conference, while also on the hunt for a sixth win to secure bowl eligibility. UTSA (7-1, 4-0) comes in tied for first in the league.
Parking lots open for tailgating at 3:30 p.m. and kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. We will see you Thursday night!
Publix Paradise Plaza & Owls Pregame Live
Publix Paradise Plaza, located outside the Baptist Health Gates 1 & 2, opens at 5 p.m. with bar and beverage options, food trucks, inflatables for the kids provided by Flagler Credit Union, giveaways, games and fan activations. The Owls Pregame Live Concert featuring Icons of Pop, a Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga tribute band starts at 5:30 p.m. The plaza is fun for the whole family and has become a popular gathering spot for Owl fans before entering the stadium.
LED Lighting Elements
Florida Atlantic will take the night-game atmosphere to a new level with special LED lighting elements throughout the seating bowl at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. These unique LED displayed will be activated throughout the game during player introductions, scoring plays and synced to music.
Get In Early for Beer Gardens
Take your Thursday Happy Hour celebration inside the stadium, with Beer Gardens opening at 7 p.m. and remaining open through the end of the first quarter. Get in the stadium early and enjoy $5 imports and domestic canned beers, $5 Good Days seltzers, $3 waters and a $6 combo that includes a hot dog and a beer. The Beer Gardens will be located under the palm trees by the Howard Schnellenberger Statue (inside Baptist Health Gates 1 and 2) and under the palms inside Gates 3 and 4.
Dollar Dogs/Paradise Pricing
Dollar hot dogs will also be on sale throughout the game, while supplies last, at the Paradise Pricing stands on the first level, at the Hyundai Deck bar on the second level and from roaming hawkers. Good Days seltzers will also be on sale each location for $5.
Student Giveaways
Special paradise-themed t-shirts will be provided to the first 500 FAU students through Gate 5. The Owls are also supplying FAU students with free pizza upon entering the stadium, while supplies last. FAU students can claim their free tickets by clicking here. Free Defend Paradise rally towels will also be handed out to students, while supplies last.
In-Game DJ
A DJ will be embedded in the FAU student section on Thursday night delivering an enhanced atmosphere with stadium music both pregame and during the game.
Fan Giveaway
Free Defend Paradise rally towels will be available for all fans at Baptist Health Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3 and Gate 4, while supplies last.
$200 Giveaway for FAU Touchdowns Presented by Flagler Credit Union
Flagler Credit Union will give away $200 for every touchdown scored by the Owls next Thursday night! Fans can enter to win by clicking on the QR code in Publix Paradise Plaza and inside the stadium, and fans must be in attendance to win. Fans will be randomly selected following each FAU TD.
Cash Giveaways and Prizes
FAU students and fans will have multiple chances to win cash and other prizes throughout the game. Publix will give away up to $500 to one lucky FAU student at halftime. Select students will also compete in a Hot Dog Eating Contest in the third quarter.
#WIP
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