Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 07/20/2026
Kick off the 2026 fall sports season at UCA Purple Passion on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 51ÇàÂ¥ Outdoor Practice Field.
This free, community-wide celebration features food samples from local restaurants, a community pep rally, and fun for all ages. Meet UCA student-athletes and coaches, collect autographs on a limited-edition poster, and grab the fall sports schedule.
The evening wraps up with the crowning of the new Tailgate Champion and the awarding of the 2026 Purple Passion Spirit Stick.