(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 is set for Thursday, May 29, and 3,000 free tickets will be available to the public beginning next week.

DETAILS: Class of 2025 U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: Gates open at 6 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 9 a.m.

Location: Falcon Stadium

Livestream: The ceremony will be livestreamed online.

Tickets: 3,000 free tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 19. Tickets can be picked up at the following locations on Monday:

The Visit Colorado Springs office, 515 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs

The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and Visitor Center, 166 Second Street in Monument

According to USAFA, the following will apply to all tickets:

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.

In the event that graduation ceremonies relocate indoors for any reason, these publicly held tickets will not be honored.

“Due to increased security and traffic deviations, early arrival is highly suggested. Stadium entry will not be permitted after the ceremony begins,” according to USAFA. “Attendees without a DoD ID card will need to register for base access and can do so by clicking here.”

For more information regarding permitted items and other graduation ceremony details, visit usafa.edu/graduation/