UConn football will be back at Rentschler Field on Saturday.

Fans will have their first opportunity to see Jason Candle‘s inaugural Huskies’ roster as the spring game returns to Connecticut, kicking off at 2 p.m. in East Hartford.

The event will be free of charge and feature tailgating opportunities, Fan Fest games and attractions along with a preview of the 2026 football team.

UConn is encouraging fans to arrive early to tailgate in the Blue Lot. Parking, also free of charge, will open at noon before gates and concessions open at 1 p.m. with the Fan Fest – which includes face painters, temporary tattoo artists, caricature artists, photo booths, lawn games, and more – available on the concourse under the scoreboard.

After the game, fans will be invited to join the team on the concourse around section 111 for a meet-and-greet, which will include autograph and photo opportunities.

Fans who attend the event will receive a special ticket offer at a later date for the upcoming 2026 home schedule.

The Huskies will begin their 2026 season at Rentschler Field on Set. 5 with a visit from Lafayette in their first of seven home games this season. Maryland will visit the following weekend, Sept. 12, with other home games against Syracuse, UMass, North Carolina, James Madison and Old Dominion slotted for the fall.

Candle, who never had a losing season in 10 years at Toledo, took over the program in December following back-to-back 9-4 campaigns under coach Jim Mora, who moved on to Colorado State. The 2026 roster includes more than 70 new players and an almost entirely new coaching staff.

Free tickets for the spring game are available here.