Cardinal Family Weekend
CARDINAL FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
We recommend individuals arrive on Friday as campus offices will be open and welcoming families.
Schedule
Friday, September 19
Welcome to Cardinal Family Weekend!
Kick off the weekend with check-in, campus connections, and a family-friendly evening event.
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00AM-4:00PM | UofL Family Weekend Kindness Rocks Project, Sponsored by the Student Success Center | BAB 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 |
| 4:00-6:00PM | Cardinal Family Fun Day, Sponsored by SAB | Red Barn and Belknap Plazas | Games, food, and fun for the whole Cardinal crew! Open to all individuals |
| 4:00PM | Cardinal Field Hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes | Trager Stadium | Cheer on the UofL Field Hockey team as they take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State University. Open to all individuals |
| 4:30-8:00PM | Cardinal Family Weekend Welcome Reception | Red Barn | Grab your registration packet, buy your official CFW t-shirt, and pick-up your family weekend giveaway! Appetizers will be served |
| 4:30-8:00PM | Cardinal Family Weekend Bucket List, Sponsored by Louisville Alumni and SOAR | Red 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 |
| 7:00pm | Women's Cardinal Soccer v. Clemson Tigers | Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium | Cheer on the Women's Soccer team as they take on the Tigers of Clemson. Open to all individuals |
| 7:30pm | Evening Entertainment: Cardinal Family Weekend Bingo | Red Barn | An evening of prizes, laughter, and Cardinal spirit - Bingo style! |
Saturday, September 20
A full day of fun, food, and Cardinal spirit!
| Event | Location | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | CardMarch | Bronze 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 |
| 10:00am | Cardinal Family Weekend Tailgate | 2020 Quad (outside of the BAB) | Grab some food, enjoy some ice cream from a local farm, and get ready to cheer on the Cards! |
| 12:00pm | Louisville Cardinal Football vs. the Bowling Green State University Falcons | L&N Stadium | Cheer on the Cards to victory! |
Sunday, September 21
Wrap up the weekend with connection and celebration.
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM-1:00PM | Family Farewell Brunch | Ville 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-1:00PM | Cardinal Family Weekend Bucket List Drop-Off Spot, Sponsored by Louisville Alumni and SOAR | Ville Grill | Drop off your completed Family Weekend Bucket List for a chance to win a prize from Louisville Alumni. Open to all individuals |
| 12:00PM | Cardinal Softball vs. University of Kentucky Wildcats | Ulmer 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.
- Cardinal Family Weekend 2024 Tailgate
- Cardinal Family Weekend 2023 Tailgate 1
- Cardinal Family Weekend 2023 Tailgate 2
- Cardinal Family Weekend 2023 Welcome Reception