UTSA Athletics is excited to announce the 2025 Student Section T-Shirt Design Contest!
We’re giving our students the chance to make their mark on the game day experience. The official 2025 UTSA Student Section T-shirt for The Birdcage will be designed by students, for students — and the winning designer will receive a prize!
The winning shirt will be handed out to students at the UTSA home football opener vs. Texas State on September 6th.
WHO CAN SUBMIT A DESIGN:
● All currently enrolled UTSA students (undergraduate and graduate)
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
● Designs must be digital and submitted as a .JPG, .PNG, or .PDF file (no hand-drawn or scanned designs).
● Design must include the new student section logo for The Birdcage.
● Should reflect UTSA Athletics spirit and Roadrunner pride.
● Must align with the values and mission of UTSA and UTSA Athletics.
● Include official UTSA Athletics marks and follow all brand guidelines. Logos and brand resources can be found here.
● Design may use up to two ink colors (white and navy blue) and will be printed on an orange shirt.
Blue (#0C2340 / Pantone 289 C)
White (#FFFFFF)
● Design is front only.
● DOWNLOAD the Entry Form and Design Template to get started.
DESIGN RESTRICTIONS
● No more than 2 colors (white and navy)
● No gradients or photo-based designs (flat, solid color prints only)
● No unofficial UTSA logos or altered marks
● No profanity, inappropriate symbols or non-UTSA themes
CONTEST RULES:
● All submitted designs become the property of UTSA Athletics.
● UTSA Athletics reserves the right to edit or modify the winning design.
● By submitting, you confirm the design is your original work and does not infringe on any copyrights.
● Designs that do not meet the official guidelines will be disqualified.
HOW TO ENTER:
● Submit your design and completed entry form via email to athleticsfanengagement@utsa.edu
● Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
JUDGING & VOTING:
● The winner will be notified Wednesday, May 7 and publicly announced on Friday, May 9.
● Voting criteria:
-How well the design captures the energy of the UTSA
student section
-Creativity and visual impact
-Alignment with UTSA spirit and branding
Final approval of the winning design is subject to UTSA Athletics’ branding and licensing guidelines.
QUESTIONS?
Email us at athleticsfanengagement@utsa.edu for more info or help getting started.