IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference will launch its 2025 football season with its annual Kickoff and Media Days Thursday and Friday, July 24-25 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Queen City will play host to the American’s signature preseason event for the first time, bringing all 14 head coaches and 28 student-athletes together for two days of interviews, insight and season-long content. Media sessions will begin Thursday afternoon, July 24, and will continue Friday, July 25, with opening remarks by Commissioner Tim Pernetti, followed by press conferences with each of the league’s 14 head coaches.
ESPN+ will once again have live coverage of the Kickoff Friday, July 25, with Maria Trivelpiece, Rene Ingoglia and Leger Douzable anchoring from Charlotte.
The city of Charlotte will be a fitting backdrop for this year’s Kickoff as the Queen City prepares for an exciting opening-week game when the Charlotte 49ers face Appalachian State in the Duke’s Mayo Kickoff Classic Friday, Aug. 29, at Bank of America Stadium.
The American is once again opening the doors for fans to be part of the Kickoff experience. Attendees will enjoy unprecedented access to their favorite teams with head coaches’ press conferences, photo opportunities and meet-and-greets with the student-athletes and coaches. A detailed schedule and full list of participating student-athletes will be announced in early July.
The 2025 Kickoff comes on the heels of a banner 2024 season for the American. The conference sent eight teams to Bowl Season and captured the Bowl Challenge Cup by virtue of a 6-2 postseason record. American teams scored bowl wins against opponents from the SEC, Big 12, ACC, Mountain West, Sun Belt and Conference USA. The American was one of only five leagues – joining the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC – to have three teams finish with at least 10 wins last season.
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2025 American Athletic Conference Kickoff and Media Days
Thursday-Friday, July 24-25
501 South College Street | Charlotte, North Carolina
Registration information and a schedule of events will be forthcoming
2025 American Athletic Conference Head Coaches
Trent Dilfer, UAB
Jeff Monken, Army
Tim Albin, Charlotte
Blake Harrell, East Carolina
Zach Kittley, Florida Atlantic
Ryan Silverfield, Memphis
Brian Newberry, Navy
Eric Morris, North Texas
Scott Abell, Rice
Alex Golesh, South Florida
K.C. Keeler, Temple
Jeff Traylor, UTSA
Jon Sumrall, Tulane
Tre Lamb, Tulsa
