Families get a chance to meet their favorite Sun Devil athletes at 2026 fan fest
Eleven-year-old Elsa Headley (center) interviews ASU head football coach Kenny Dillingham (right) at the kid reporter station during Sun Devil Fan Fest held at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on April 17. Photo by Emma Fitzgerald/Arizona State University
Fans came out to celebrate all things Sun Devil Athletics with interactive access to student-athletes, coaches and programs across multiple sports at Sun Devil Fan Fest held at Mountain America Stadium on April 17.
The free, family-friendly event included a Kid’s Tillman Run Out, Family Fun Zones, autograph and photo opportunities, a fireworks show and more.
Here's some of our favorite moments from the day, captured by student photographer Emma Fitzgerald.
Fans of all ages got into the Sun Devil spirit. Two-year-old Isabelle Larsen (top) enjoys the coloring tent while others got to try on official football helmets, including 2-year-old Brynlee Speedling (above, left) and sisters August (center) and Eleanor Brand.
Young fans also had access to meet-and-greets with Sun Devil Athletics coaches and staff. Ten-year-old Tyler Seyk met ASU Women’s Basketball head coach Molly Miller (top photos) while Athletics Director Graham Rossini (above, left) speaks with a fan.
ASU Football head coach Kenny Dillingham (top right) and players, including Cutter Boley (above), signed posters and T-shirts for fans.
Interviews with current and former players were also a big part of the event. Broadcaster Braiden Bell interviewed ASU Women’s Basketball players Deb Davenport (top, middle) and McKenna Brackens, as well as former ASU football player Jake Plummer (above).
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