Memphis Postpones Football Spring Fest Due to Weather

Annual fan event will be rescheduled for a later date before 2026 season

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:24pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in navy blue and gray, conceptually representing the action and energy of a Memphis Tigers football game.A cubist interpretation of the energy and excitement of a Memphis Tigers football game, with the team's official colors of navy and gray creating a dynamic, fragmented visual.Philadelphia Today

The University of Memphis Athletics Department has announced that the Memphis Football Spring Fest, originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 18, has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The event, which includes various fan activities and activations, will now be rescheduled to a date prior to the start of the 2026 football season. The Memphis football team will still hold its final spring practice on Saturday, but it will be closed to the public.

Why it matters

The Spring Fest is an annual event that allows Memphis football fans to interact with the team, check out new facilities, and get excited for the upcoming season. Postponing the event due to weather is a disappointment for the community, but rescheduling it before the 2026 season starts will ensure fans still have an opportunity to engage with the program.

The details

The Spring Fest, presented by FedEx, was originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. However, with inclement weather expected in the Memphis area, the university decided to postpone the event to a later date. All fan activities and activations planned for the Spring Fest have also been postponed. The Memphis football team will still hold its final spring practice on Saturday, but it will be closed to the public.

  • The Spring Fest was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3 p.m.
  • The event has now been postponed to a date prior to the start of the 2026 football season.

The players

University of Memphis Athletics Department

The department responsible for overseeing all athletic programs at the University of Memphis, including the football team.

Memphis Football

The football program at the University of Memphis, which competes in the American Athletic Conference.

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What’s next

Additional details regarding the rescheduled Spring Fest event will be announced by the University of Memphis Athletics Department at a later time.

The takeaway

While disappointing for fans, the decision to postpone the Memphis Football Spring Fest due to inclement weather is a prudent one that will ensure the event can still be held and enjoyed by the community before the 2026 season begins.