UCF RENAMES FOOTBALL STADIUM
UCF Athletics has announced that its on-campus football venue, previously known as FBC Mortgage Stadium, will be renamed Acrisure Bounce House, effective July 1, 2025, in alignment with the rebranding of longtime partner FBC Mortgage to Acrisure Mortgage. The decision was formally approved at last Thursday’s UCF Board of Trustees meeting.
The updated stadium name reflects FBC Mortgage’s transition to Acrisure Mortgage, a move that strengthens the company’s alignment with Acrisure LLC, a global fintech leader with operations in 23 countries and more than 19,000 team members. While the name is changing, the strong relationship between UCF Athletics and Acrisure Mortgage, and the shared commitment to excellence, remain unchanged.
“Since the beginning of our partnership, the stadium has become an iconic symbol of the UCF football experience, and we’re excited to continue that tradition with Acrisure,” said UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir. “The Bounce House is a place of pride, energy, and unforgettable moments, and this new name reflects both our vibrant identity and a dynamic, forward-thinking partner.”
Known affectionately by fans as “The Bounce House” for its energetic atmosphere, the stadium has served as the home of UCF Football since 2007 and will continue to do so under its new name. Signage and branding updates will begin appearing this summer ahead of the Knights’ 2025 football season.
ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
* Today: Wheels Up Wednesday _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-10:30 p.m. $20 General Admission or $30 to race.
* Full Throttle Friday _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-10:30 p.m. $20 General Admission or $30 to race. Kids 10-and-Under free.
* Saturday _ Cars, Coffee & Drags, The Night Edition. Car Show & Racing. Street Cars Only (no race cars, no trailers, no slicks). Gates open a 7 p.m. and close at 12 a.m. Admission is $10 for spectators or $25 to race, kids 10-and-Under are free.
The Dragway information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.
SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.
CLUB WORLD CUP SOCCER IN ORLANDO
Matches in FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup kicked off in Orlando on Tuesday, with five more games to be played at Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium on June 20, June 24, June 26, June 30 and July 4.
The Club World Cup has been expanded from seven teams to 32 and will emulate the men’s and women’s World Cups. Eight groups of four teams will play in a round-robin mini-league, with the top two advancing to a knockout stage, which runs from the round of 16 through to the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The total prize fund for the event is $1 billion, and the winner of the Club World Cup could earn $125 million.
Here are Orlando’s remaining matches' dates and times:
* Friday at noon at Inter&Co Stadium _ Group C: SL Benfica (Union of European Football Associations, or UEFA, Portugal) vs. Auckland City FC (Oceania Football Confederation, or OFC, New Zealand).
* Tuesday, June 24, at 9 p.m. at Camping World Stadium _ Group D: LA FC (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, or CONCACAF, Los Angeles) vs. CR Flamengo (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, or CONMEBOL, Brazil).
* Thursday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium _ Group G: Juventus FC (Union of European Football Associations, or UEFA, Italy) vs. Manchester City (Union of European Football Associations, or UEFA, England).
* Monday, June 30, at 9 p.m. at Camping World Stadium _ Round of 16: Group G winner vs. Group H runners-up.
* Friday, July 4, at 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium _ Quarterfinal: Winner Match 53 vs. Winner Match 54.
BANDA SCORES GAME WINNER FOR PRIDE
Backed by a game winning goal from forward Barbra Banda in 58th minute, the Orlando Pride (8-3-1, 25 points) defeated Bay FC (4-5-3, 15 points) via 1–0 scoreline at PayPal Park on Friday night.
Banda now has eight goals on the season, which is the second most in the NWSL. The Zambian international now has four goals in her last two road matches and secured her ninth career game winning goal for Orlando which is the second-most in the NWSL since the start of the 2024 season. Carson Pickett earned the assist, her second of the season.
Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse made five saves on the night, earning her second consecutive shutout and her fifth of the season, which is tied for the most in the NWSL.
Next Match:
Orlando Pride will hit the road one last time before the July break as they head to Lynn Family Stadium to take on Racing Louisville on Friday at 8 p.m. That match is set to be broadcast on NWSL+.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
The Florida Sunbelt Series returns to New Smyrna Speedway for Melling Performance Night this Saturday with the David Rogers' Super Late Models battling it out in twin 50-lap main events. Plus, the Ashley Homes JAX Pro Trucks will do battle for a $1,000 winner’s purse! The action doesn't stop there, the Black Jack Seal Coating Bomber A and 602 Modified divisions will also continue their exciting championship battles.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with Division Practice from 3 p.m.-to-5 p.m. Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. Come early and get $5 off General Admission until 6 p.m. Qualifying/Heat Races are at 6 p.m., followed by Feature Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Adult admission is $20 (reserved seating is $25, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military (with valid ID for proof of age or Military affiliation) admitted for $18. Kids 12-17 are $5 (No Early Bird Discount). Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge (MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission). Pits - Members ($30), Non-Members ($40).
The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.
For information on New Smyrna Speedway, visit _ www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org _ or call the track office at 386-427-4129.
ORLANDO CITY EDGES COLORADO
Martín Ojeda’s first-half strike lifted Orlando City SC (8-4-6, 30 points) to a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids (6-8-4, 22 points) at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night.
Returning after a 2-week break, the Lions scored the match’s lone goal on a counterattack in the 24th minute after Marco Pašalić squared a ball across goal to Ojeda, who struck home his team-leading ninth goal of the season. Pedro Gallese recorded his eighth shutout of the season, tied for most in MLS and matching his season tally from 2024.
Scoring Summary:
* 24’ - Martín Ojeda (Marco Pašalić) – ORL 1, COL 0.
Next Match:
Orlando City will join the MLS in a pause from regular season play from June 15-24 for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, returning to action on Wednesday, June 25, to take on St. Louis CITY SC at Energizer Park. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m., with the match set to air live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
