Black, gold and a little magic: UCF adds Walt Disney World logo to football helmets

ORLANDO, Fla. – The UCF football team has a sprinkle of pixie dust mixed into their black and gold.

On Saturday, the Knights will debut a Walt Disney World logo on the rear bumper of their football helmets when they open conference play against TCU at Acrisure Bounce House.

“Walt Disney World is part of the fabric of Central Florida, and we are incredibly proud to feature its logo on our football helmets,” UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir said in a news release. “This relationship brings together two organizations with deep roots in our community, tremendous national reach and a shared belief in creating memorable experiences.”

The two Central Florida icons share a deep connection as thousands of UCF students and alumni have participated in Walt Disney World’s student outreach programs or gone on to work for the company — making this collaboration feel less like a sponsorship and more like a homecoming.

“UCF is an important part of our community, and we are proud to expand on our longstanding relationship in a way that celebrates the spirit of Central Florida,” said Sivonne Davis, Walt Disney World Resort vice president of marketing strategy.