MIAMI — FIU's football program embarks on its second season under head coach Willie Simmons this week, opening up its 2026 Fall Camp on Friday, August 7. 

The Panthers start their quest of another successful season under Simmons following the program's first bowl berth in six seasons in 2025. FIU will have 21 total practices, most of which will be at its on-campus practice fields, located adjacent to the south side of the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Panthers prep for their season opener in Tampa at USF on Saturday, Sept. 5. 

Practices will not be open to the public; however, Panther Club members are permitted to attend as a membership perk. Panther Club members are asked to contact Matthew Lisiewski (mlisiews@fiu.edu) in advance to ensure proper accommodations can be made.

A complete list of dates for practice are below. All are subject to change pending weather and other factors. Updates will be made available via FIU Football's social media and fiusports.com in case of any changes. 

Practice Dates (Times for Media Attendance will be 10:45 a.m. unless otherwise indicated)
August 7
August 8 - 11:15 a.m. 
August 9 - 11:15 a.m.
August 11
August 12
August 14
August 15
August 16 - No Media
August 18
August 19
August 21
August 22
August 23 - No Media
August 25 - 10:30 a.m.
August 26 - 10:30 a.m.
August 28
August 29
August 30
September 1 - 10:30 a.m.
September 2 - 10:30 a.m.
September 4 

Media are strongly encouraged to attend any of FIU's practice sessions, but must adhere to the following guidelines: 

• Video/photos are prohibited during all FIU football fall practice sessions except for credentialed media.
• Pre-snap photo/video coverage is prohibited at all times. 
• Media will be permitted to attend the final 30 minutes of the practice sessions and requested players/coaches will be made available immediately following each session for 15-20 minutes. Media can expect that practices will run 2.5 hours, meaning entry will be granted two hours into the practice session. 
• All media members who wish to attend and shoot video or photos during FIU spring practice sessions must contact the FIU Athletic Communications Office prior to arrival to receive a media credential to cover each practice.
• All media requests should be directed to Darin Yrigoyen (dyrigoye@fiu.edu) / 954.594.2558 by the afternoon prior to each practice session.

Parking can be accessed in Lot 10 on the west side of Ocean Bank Convocation Center.

Below is the official media credential request form that will be used for all regular season home games at Pitbull Stadium. Please utilize this form in requesting credentials. Media should expect a follow up from a member of the Athletic Communications Office to confirm their attendance.

FIU Football Media Credential Request Form (Games Only)
https://fiusports.com/sb_output.aspx?form=56

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