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Frequently Asked Questions for UW Family Weekend

UW Family Weekend FAQ

Event dates

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24–25, 2025

Website

The best source for information about UW Family Weekend is the website: uw.edu/familyweekend.

Questions

Contact us at uwfw@uw.edu.

Tickets

General admission tickets are required to attend UW Family Weekend and participate in sponsored activities and events.

General admission and tailgate tickets are available for purchase Sept. 15–Oct. 13 or until event capacity is reached, whichever comes first.

Tickets will NOT be available to purchase after Oct. 13. There will be NO walk-up tickets sales during Family Weekend.

All current UW students and family members registered to receive the Parent & Family Programs newsletter received email invitations and reminders on Sept. 15, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3.

See additional suggested activities below if you did not purchase tickets and are looking for ways to spend time with your Husky over the weekend.

Check-in

Upon arrival to campus, guests should first check-in at the HUB Lyceum to collect their official Family Weekend badge. This is your entrance pass to sponsored events and activities.

Family Weekend Check-in Lounge hours

Husky Union Building (HUB) Lyceum

  • Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Schedule of events

The complete and most up-to-date list of UW Family Weekend events, activities and tours is available on the Family Weekend website. Printed versions will also be available at the Check-in Lounge in the HUB Lyceum.

What is there to do on Sunday?

Sunday is your day to explore campus or Seattle on your own, and to travel home.

UW Family Tailgate and football game

What time is the football game? What time is the UW Family Tailgate?

The official game kickoff time will be announced seven to 14 days before game day. We’ll post the time to the UW Family Weekend website when it’s available.

The UW Family Tailgate begins three hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes before kickoff.

Where do I pick up my UW Family Tailgate tickets?

Pick up your Tailgate entry wristbands at any time during Family Weekend Check-in Lounge hours — or check in at the tailgate entrance at Recreation Field #1 on Saturday, three hours before kickoff.

How do I purchase tickets to the football game?

Discounted UW Family Weekend football tickets can be purchased through FEVO.

Will I be able to sit with my student if they have Dawg Pack (student section) tickets?

Students with Dawg Pack tickets can sit within the student section at Husky Stadium. If you would like to have your student sit with you during the game, we suggest that you purchase a ticket for your student in your chosen section.

Where do I pick up the Family Weekend scarf that I get for purchasing discounted Parent & Family Programs football game tickets?

If you also purchased tickets to the UW Family Tailgate, scarves will be distributed inside the tailgate footprint.

If you did NOT purchase tickets to the UW Family Tailgate, scarves can be picked up at The Zone on the East Practice Field. Additional directions will be provided.

Additional suggested activities

UW families are always welcome on campus!  There are endless ways to enjoy visiting your Husky and exploring campus — even if you didn’t purchase UW Family Weekend tickets.

  1. Check out the UW Visitor Center and their Campus Highlights Guide and Hidden Gems list! Grieg Garden, Sylvan Grove and the Botanical Gardens are wonderful spots to spend time outdoors. There are several options for self-guided tours around campus, as well.
  2. HUB Games, the IMA (the gym), the Burke Museum and the Henry Art Gallery will be open for a fee for those not registered for the weekend.
  3. Attend Family Office Hours on Friday, Oct. 24:
  4. Visit Seattle Museums. We highly recommend visiting the Wing Luke, Northwest African American Museum and Nordic Museum.
  5. Go on a family food tour and find your family’s new favorite restaurant. Check out the U District Food & Drink List for options. Lots of families love Saint Bread and Portage Bay Cafe, and it’s definitely worth the wait!

Resources for parents