GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 18-ranked Gators return to the Swamp Saturday to play host to South Florida with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Welcome Back to the Swamp!
- Gator Walk begins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
- Enjoy night game fireworks as well as an enhanced team entrance with flame towers, lights and smoke on the field.
- Check out the interactive 360 video booth outside Gate 1 prior to the game.
- Reconfigured video board displays provide a fan-friendly layout.
- Gators Always, Swamp Open, & Thunderstruck videos have a new look this season.
- Be part of the new Gator Lights Show during “I Won’t Back Down” in the 3rd quarter break
- UF Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night, presented by Florida Farm Bureau Federation. (Special ticket offer).
- Ben Shelton is USF ‘Mr. Two Bits.’
- Enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle.
- Welcome back our Swamp Alumni.
Know Before You Go
- General Public Gates Open at 6 p.m.
- Premium location entrances will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Fans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures.
- Don’t Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy Gator Walk Village, Gators Fan Fest and more.
- Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 6 p.m. this weekend, while premium areas will open at 5:30 p.m. For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and Gators Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.Check out the interactive 360 video booth outside Gate 1 before heading to the north lawn to welcome the team at Gator Walk, which is set to begin approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff. Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI, watch another game on the video scoreboards and make sure they are in place for all of the pre-game activities, including Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gators Marching Band and team entrance. Gators Always, Swamp Open, & Thunderstruck videos have a new look this season.With a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, fans will enjoy night game fireworks as well as an enhanced team entrance with flame towers, lights and smoke on the field. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium also now features reconfigured video board displays, providing a fan-friendly layout with additional stats, out of town scores, and game day information.
Gators 50|50 Raffle
Fans can enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle begining at 8 a.m. every Wednesday prior to home games and up until the end of the third quarter. The winner takes half of the jackpot and the other half goes to Gator Boosters to support Gators student-athletes. Fans must be in the state of Florida at the time of entry.Enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle Now
Food & Concessions
The Moschellas Food Court on the West side of the stadium provides a variety of food options, including Classic Italian, Moschellas Special, Chicken Spady and Caprese Sub sandwiches. Additionally, fans can enjoy jumbo cookies, kettle corn, caramel corn and candy, as well as a variety of beers.Concession areas are also conveniently located in the North end of the stadium near the two helixes. Fans can enjoy Dippin’ Dots, BBQ, sausage and peppers, burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, cheese steak and loaded nachos. Beverages include, 24oz Bud Light, Lite, and the new pineapple High Noon, along with nonalcoholic beverages. Fans will also be able to enjoy Tijuana Flats again this season, serving tacos, loaded nachos, and chips with guacamole and salsa. West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
- Frios
- Chili Wagon
- Popadop’s Kitchen
- May Flower
- Smoke Biscuit Company
- Monsta Lobsta
- Cook Boys BBQ
The trucks will open at 4:30 p.m.Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop to gear up with the latest Gators swag. More Pre-Game Festivity Information
Mobile Tickets
To improve security, reduce the risk of ticket fraud and improve fan convenience, all tickets for Florida Gators athletic events can be accessed through a mobile device.
- Download the Florida Gators App (App Store | Google Pay).
- Don’t Wait Until the Gate: For faster, more efficient gate access, log into your ticket account and add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay account. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium. (Learn How)
- Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
- Single-game tickets are sold out, but tickets to the game are still available as part of season-ticket packages here.
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For ticketing assistance on game day, fans should visit the ticket office located at Gate 1 of the O’Connell Center which opens 3 hours prior to kickoff.
Parking on Gameday
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App for Game Day to help fans avoid restricted on-campus streets and find the best route to their desired parking location. Select a lot from your mobile device or desktop computer, and the Waze App will provide the best-available route to the entrance of the destination.
- Eligible accounts will receive physical passes in the mail. For more information contact (352) 375-4683 ext. 5000
- Fan should be aware of road closures around campus for game day festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More)
Limited number of lots that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These lots fill up quickly. Parking on the grass and sidewalks is NOT permitted and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.More Parking Information
Shuttles
As public parking lots are very limited around the stadium, fans can take advantage of the available shuttles. Game ride tickets can be purchased using the PASSPORT Transit app (App Store | Google Pay) in advance, or on the day of the game using a credit card. Tickets can also be purchased at Park and Ride locations the day of game with cash only.More Shuttle Information
Campus Access
The following restrictions go into effect three hours prior to kickoff.
- There will be no gameday traffic allowed into campus through Newell Drive and Archer Road (East of UF Health Shand Hospital)
- Museum Road from Hull Road, in addition to Radio Road from Southwest 34th Street, onto Museum Road will closed and become a shuttle lane three hours before kickoff.
- If you are trying access Gale Lemerand Drive north of Museum Road, you will need a parking pass starting four hours before the game.
Fans should also be aware that Fletcher Drive is no longer a two-way street. Turning south from University Avenue is not permitted.
Staying Cool & Hydrated
The environment at the Swamp can provide a unique advantage on the field. But in the stands, it is important for fans to remain cool and hydrated.
Fans can bring one commercially produced (ex. Aquafina) empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.More Hydration & Cooling Information
Restrooms
Inside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map.Outside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms located across campus, staring at 8 a.m.
- Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- James G. Pressly Stadium
- Flavet Field Restroom building
- Reitz Union
- UF Law School – Starting at noon
- Stephen C. O’Connell Center – Starting at 2 p.m.
Mobile Restroom Units will also be available throughout campus, starting at 9 a.m. on game day.
- Parking Garage 109
- Parking Garage 114
- UF Library West
- UF Music Building
- North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gator Walk Village
- RV City at Condron Family Ballpark — Open for RV City users starting Friday after 4 p.m.
For a map of restrooms around campus, click here.Family Restrooms are for those fans with small children and guests with disabilities, and are located on the West side of the Stadium inside the Gate 2 corridor between sections 6 and 8, and behind section 15. Prior to kickoff and before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize the restrooms inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.Baby Changing Stations are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
- North End Zone: Gate 8 (Women’s) & Gate 7 (Men’s)
- South End Zone: Gate 18 (Men’s)
- East Side: Section 36 (Women’s) & Section 40 (Men’s)
- West Side: Gate 2 (Men’s & Women’s)
In-Game Experience and Traditions
The Swamp is home to one of the most unique environments in college football. Once in their seats, fans will be able to experience and take part in the traditions that make Gator Nation on of the most exciting fanbases in college football:
I Won’t Back Down
Florida Gators fans honor Gainesville, Florida, native Tom Petty in between the third and fourth quarters by singing “I Won’t Back Down,” one of the late artist’s biggest hits. The song first played on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, against the LSU Tigers in which 90,000 fans sang along.
Gator Lights Show during “I Won’t Back Down”
We want you to participate in the new cell phone Gator Lights Show during the playing of “I Won’t Back Down” in the 3rd quarter break. To participate, download or update the free Florida Gators Mobile App from the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play. Once inside the app, tap on “Gator Lights” on the bottom menu and follow the directions. Thanks to Pepsi, the official soft drink of the Florida Gators, your phone will light up The Swamp when Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” song is played. Make sure to have Gator Lights open at the start of the 3rd quarter break to be part of the show!
UF Marching Band
At Florida games, it’s important to arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so as to not miss out on the University of Florida’s Fightin’ Gators Marching Band.
Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp’s most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity “Mr. Two Bits” cheer.
More Traditions Information
UF Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night
The Gators will celebrate UF Faculty and Staff for their contributions to the university. Faculty and Staff members can receive up to 20% off tickets by clicking here (while supplies last).Read more about this year’s Football Theme Days
Welcome Back Our Swamp Alumni
The Gators will be welcoming back to the Swamp former Gators and their families. Fans can greet them at Gator Walk prior to the team’s arrival.
