CARDINAL FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Cardinal Family Weekend 2025 will be September 19-21, 2025.  We look forward to seeing your family for a fun weekend of reconnecting, cheering on the Cards, and exploring the city.

Tickets will be $40 per participant and includes:

  • Friday Welcome Reception
  • BINGO & amazing prizes (Friday)
  • Cardinal Family Weekend Tailgate (Saturday)
  • Cardinal Family Weekend Giveaway
  • Other fun events!

Full schedule to come.

UofL students and children under 6 are FREE!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE CARDINAL FAMILY WEEKEND TICKETS AND FOOTBALL TICKETS

We recommend individuals arrive on Friday as campus offices will be open and welcoming families. 

Schedule

Friday, August 19

Welcome to Cardinal Family Weekend!
Kick off the weekend with check-in, campus connections, and a family-friendly evening event.

TimeEventLocationDetails
11:00AM-4:00PMUofL Family Weekend Kindness Rocks Project, Sponsored by the Student Success CenterBAB Lobby

Ease into family weekend with a meditative craft. Paint rocks to trade with your parent/progeny or to hide around campus for others to find. Drop in to cool off, paint, and catch up. 

Open to all individuals

4:00-6:00PMCardinal Family Fun Day, Sponsored by SABRed Barn and Belknap Plazas

Games, food, and fun for the whole Cardinal crew!

Open to all individuals

4:00PMCardinal Field Hockey vs. Ohio State BuckeyesTrager Stadium

Cheer on the UofL Field Hockey team as they take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State University.

Open to all individuals

4:30-8:00PMCardinal Family Weekend Welcome ReceptionRed Barn

Grab your registration packet, buy your official CFW t-shirt, and pick-up your family weekend giveaway!

Appetizers will be served

CFW Ticketed Event

4:30-8:00PMCardinal Family Weekend Bucket List, Sponsored by Louisville AlumniRed Barn

Take on this self-guided challenge, explore campus and the city, and make Cardinal memories with your family!

Families who participate can be entered to win a prize!

Open to all individuals

7:00pmWomen's Cardinal Soccer v. Clemson TigersDr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium

Cheer on the Women's Soccer team as they take on the Tigers of Clemson.

Open to all individuals

7:30pmEvening Entertainment: Cardinal Family Weekend BingoRed Barn

An evening of prizes, laughter, and Cardinal spirit - Bingo style!

CFW Ticketed Event


Saturday, August 20

A full day of fun, food, and Cardinal spirit!

TimeEventLocationDetails
TBA (Will Depend on Game Time)Cardinal Family Weekend Tailgate2020 Quad (outside of the BAB)

Grab some food, enjoy some ice cream from a local farm, and get ready to cheer on the Cards!

CFW Ticketed Event

TBA (Will Depend on Game Time)CardMarchBronze D/E Lot, outside of Gate 4 L&N Stadium

Greet the Cards as they enter the stadium and prepare to take on the Falcons!

Open to all individuals

TBALouisville Cardinal Football vs. the Bowling Green State University FalconsL&N Stadium

Cheer on the Cards to victory!

Game Ticket Required


Sunday, August 21

Wrap up the weekend with connection and celebration.

TimeEventLocationDetails
10:00AM-1:00PMFamily Farewell BrunchVille Grill

Share one last meal with your student before heading home.

All family members will be charged the student entrance fee ($9.99)

Open to all individuals

10:00AM-1:00PMCardinal Family Weekend Bucket List Drop-Off SpotVille Grill

Drop off your completed Family Weekend Bucket List for a chance to win a prize from Louisville Alumni.

Open to all individuals

12:00PMCardinal Softball vs. University of Kentucky WildcatsUlmer Stadium

Cheer on Cardinal Softball as they take on the Wildcats of the University of Kentucky.

Open to all individuals

Parking 

  • Friday -
    • Families can park in pay lot of the Floyd Street parking garage. (2126 S Floyd St., enter on side of building near Starbucks)
    • Beginning at 4:45pm families can park in the lot next to the College of Business. (110 West Brandeis Ave.)
    • Parking is also available in the 3rd Street South black lot.
  • Saturday -
    • Parking passes are available at L&N Stadium for purchase, while supplies last.
    • Families can park in the lot next to the College of Business for free. (110 West Brandeis Ave.)
    • Parking for $20 will be available in the following lots: Floyd Street garage, Speed School, Brook Street lot, and 3rd Street black lot. There will be a free shuttle to L&N Stadium.
  • Sunday -
    • Families can park in pay lot of the Floyd Street parking garage. (2126 S Floyd St., enter on side of building near Starbucks)
    • Families can park in the lot next to the College of Business for free. (110 West Brandeis Ave.)
    • Parking is also available in the 3rd Street South black lot.

Lodging

  • Cardinal Family Weekend falls on the same weekend as the Louder Than Life Music Festival, a scheduling overlap that is, unfortunately, beyond our control. As a result, hotel availability near campus may be limited or prices may be higher than usual. 

    We recommend looking for lodging in other parts of Louisville, Southern Indiana, and surrounding areas. 

Have questions? Email parents@lousiville.edu.  

We can't wait to see your family on campus soon!


Check out some photos from last year's event.

 

Contact Us

Parents and Family Assocation

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Location

Student Activities Center
2100 S Floyd St, W310
Louisville, KY 40292

Hours

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No holiday hours