GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida football team is back at The Swamp for Homecoming Saturday as they take on the Missouri Tigers at Noon.
Welcome Back to the Swamp!
- Gator Walk begins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
- Enjoy the 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.
- Homecoming, presented by Wells Fargo.
- Chandler Parsons is Mizzou “Mr. Two Bits.”
- Enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle.
- Free admission to the Florida Volleyball match vs. LSU at 6pm with a Missouri football ticket.
- Orange rally towels for 500 lucky UF Students in attendance courtesy of The Rowdy Reptowel.
Know Before You Go
- Arrive early as general public gates open at 10:30 a.m.
- Premium location entrances will open at 10 a.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 pregame activities.
- Kickoff is at noon.
Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 10:30 a.m. this weekend, while premium areas will open at 10 a.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 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.This season fans can experience 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 beginning 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:
- Monsta Lobsta
- Smoked Biscuit Company
- Popadop’s Kitchen
- Cilantro Taco
- Wing King Miami
- Cajun Knights Fusion Cuisine
The trucks will open at 9 a.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.
- A limited number of tickets are still available for this game and the South Carolina game on Nov. 12 by clicking here.
Confused about mobile ticketing? So was @AlbertGator until he got a little coaching from our local expert, @SteveSpurrierUF! Watch this. #GoGators
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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 game day traffic allowed into campus through Newell Drive and Archer Road (East of UF Health Shands 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.
- West University Avenue closes three hours prior to kickoff from Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 17th Street.
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, starting at 8 a.m.
- Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- James G. Pressly Stadium
- Flavet Field Restroom building
- Reitz Union
- UF Law School
- Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Mobile Restroom Units will also be available throughout campus, starting at 8 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 one 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.
UF Marching Band
It’s important to arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so as to not miss out on a special Homecoming performance by the University of Florida’s Fightin’ Gator Marching Band with the Fightin’ Gator Alumni 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
Homecoming Weekend
The UF Homecoming tradition continues to bring Gator Nation back to Gainesville. Around campus, the festivities will kick off during the days leading up to homecoming. Click here to learn about all the events happening around campus leading up to Homecoming.Read more about HomecomingRead more about this year’s Football Theme Days
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Gators Athletics Hall of Fame on the Goal Line presented by International Diamond Center
Celebrate the 2022 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame class at the induction ceremony. Gator fans are invited to take part in this opportunity to dine on Steve Spurrier-Florida Field for the Hall of Fame event inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Inductees:
Gator Greats:
Jeff Demps (football, track & field)
Conor Dwyer (swimming)
Joe Haden (football)
Michelle Moultrie (softball)
Chandler Parsons (basketball)
Christian Taylor (track & field)
Mike Zunino (baseball)
Honorary Letterman:
Jeremy Foley (1992-2016 Athletic Director)
Distinguished Letterwinner:
Steve Beeland (Men’s Tennis 1967-69; Women’s Tennis Coach 1982-84; Men’s Tennis Coach 1984-88)
