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Sun Devil Athletics’ 2026 Fan Fest set for April 17 at Mountain America Stadium

Sun Devil Athletics’ 2026 Fan Fest set for April 17 at Mountain America StadiumSun Devil Athletics’ 2026 Fan Fest set for April 17 at Mountain America Stadium
Sun Devil Athletics / Peter Vander Stoep
by Meredith Cunningham

TEMPE — Sun Devil Athletics welcomes fans of all ages back to Mountain America Stadium with the return of the annual Fan Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Bring family and friends, and arrive early to take full advantage of the activities. The event begins at 5 p.m. and runs through 7:30 p.m., bringing together students, families, and the community for an evening of interactive activities, prizes, entertainment, Sun Devil spirit and core memories. The night will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Now a signature community tradition, Fan Fest offers attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Sun Devil Athletics through a wide range of experiences designed for all ages.

Event details

Event details

Admission: Free

Mountain America Stadium, Tempe
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Fans can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities prior to entering the stadium, including face painting, temporary tattoos, lawn games, and bounce houses. 

Once inside, attendees will have opportunities to meet Sun Devil student-athletes during autograph sessions and photo opportunities.

Aspiring young athletes can also participate in hands-on clinics led by the Sun Devil Spirit Squad, along with sports skills challenges featuring football, basketball, baseball, softball, and ice hockey.

Additional featured activities include:

Kid’s Tillman Run Out
Beginning at 5 p.m. at the Student-Athlete Facility, children ages 5–10 can run out of the Tillman Tunnel alongside Sparky and Sun Devil legend Jake Plummer. Participation is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis with on-site registration.

Be a Sun Devil sideline reporter
Young fans will have the chance to interview Sun Devil student-athletes live, with appearances featured on the stadium videoboard. A full schedule will be announced.

Sun Devil Hall of Fame pop-up
Fans can step into program history with a photo opportunity featuring iconic trophies, including the 1987 Rose Bowl trophy and recent Big 12 championship hardware.

Football video game tournament
Fans can compete head-to-head in an NCAA football video game tournament located near the Sun Devil Football locker room. The championship matchup will be shown live on the videoboard, with the winner receiving a special Sun Devil Football prize.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to take full advantage of the evening’s activities.

For more information and event updates, visit the Sun Devil Athletics website at thesundevils.com/sun-devil-athletics-fan-festival.