U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. -- The Class of 2026 U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony is open to ticket-holding members of the local community for in-person attendance.
Free tickets are available at these locations:
- The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and Visitor Center, 166 Second St. in Monument.
- Tickets will be available at this location beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 20.
- Visit Colorado Springs, 515 S. Cascade Ave in Colorado Springs.
- Tickets will be available at this location beginning at 08:30 a.m., Thursday, May 21.
A maximum of four tickets are available to each adult on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets cannot be mailed and there is no will-call at the stadium. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. If graduation ceremonies relocate indoors for any reason, these publicly held tickets will not be honored.
Base Access during 2026 Graduation Week
- Complete the graduation base access form and await instructions.
- Children under 18 are not required to submit a request.
- When entering the gate, have all vehicle occupants’ identification ready for presentation.
- Valid ID (state drivers licenses or passport) is required for base access during graduation week.
Event Details
- The May 28 graduation ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and Falcon Stadium gates open at 6 a.m. Due to increased security and traffic deviations, early arrival is highly suggested.
- All guests are subject to security screening.
- Stadium entry will not be permitted after the ceremony begins.
- Graduation details including the schedule and permitted/restricted items can be found online on the Academy’s Graduation 2026 page.
- The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Academy’s official YouTube (link).
For more information, please contact U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications at (719) 333- 7731 or email usafa.media@us.af.mil.