GAINESVILLE, Fla. –The Florida football team is back in The Swamp Saturday for the last home game of the 2023 season as they take on No. 5 Florida State in front of a sold-out crowd with a 7 p.m. kickoff. UF will celebrate its seniors, and fans are encouraged to wear blue to the game. This week's matchup between the Gators and the Seminoles is presented by Fresh from Florida.
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Welcome Back to the Swamp!
- Arrive earlyas general public gates openat 5:30 p.m.
- All fans are encouraged to wear blue to Saturday's game. Get your new Florida Gators gear here.
- UF will honor its seniors during Saturday's game.
- Gator Walkbegins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
- Welcome to the Swamp Gator Great and 2023 College Football Hall of Fame electee Tim Tebow.
- Gator Great Brandon Spikes will serve as Florida State "Mr. Two Bits."
- Enjoy an enhanced team entrance with flame towers, lights and smoke on the field.
- Visit the Gatorland Fan Fest and receive a blue Gators hand fan or an orange & blue shaker.
- Refuel at the new "Grab N Go Gators" concession store inside Gate 18.
- Enjoy the new photo stream by sharing your moments on social media with the #OnlyinTheSwamp.
- EntertheGators 50|50 Raffle, presented by the UF Bookstore.
- VIP Experiences: Meet Coach Spurrier, and secure other VIP experiences through Swamp Moments.
Know Before You Go
- Arrive earlyas general public gates openat 5:30 p.m.
- Premium location entranceswill open at 5p.m.
- Fans are encouraged to followWaze AppforDirectionsand Road Closures.
- Don't Wait Until the Gate:For faster andmore efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding theirMobile Ticketsto their digital wallet.This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
- Fans are encouraged to arrive earlyto enjoy pregame activities.
- Kickoffis at 7 p.m.
- Got game day questions? Ask Albert
Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at5:30 p.m.this weekend, while premium areas will open at5p.m.For faster andmore efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding theirMobile Ticketsto their digital wallet.This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and the Gatorland Fan Festset the tone for the action in The Swamp.
The Gatorland Fan Festwill be located on the lawn outside Gate 2 of the Stephen C. O'Connell Center starting at 3 p.m. Fans can enjoy live music, a live broadcastof the Gators Sports Network pregame show as well as sponsorship giveaways.The first 2,000 fans to check in at The Gatorland Fan Fest will receive a blue Gators hand fan or an orange & blue shaker.
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.
New look interactive photo stream: Fans can post their photos on social media with the #OnlyinTheSwamp for their chance to get their photo up on the Video Board!
Fans can swing by theGator Sportshopto gear up with the latest Gators swag.
More Pre-Game Festivity Information
Gators 50|50 Raffle
Fans can enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle, presented by the UF Bookstore,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
Swamp Moments
Fans can now purchase sideline passes and other VIP experiences through Swamp Moments. Experiences must be booked by noon Friday.
Purchase your Swamp Moments Now
Food & Concessions
The new 4,000-square-foot Grab "N" Go Gators, located inside Gate 18, is the new and convenient way to enjoy Saturdays in the Swamp.
In partnership with the UAA's concessionaire Sodexo Live, Grab N Go Gators features a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, limited hot food and assorted candies and snacks. The new stand is located next to Gate 18 inside the former South End Zone Gator Sport Shop.
The store is equipped with roll up doors for easy access, and its 12 points of sale and latest payment technology make fueling up during Gators games a seamless experience. Grab N Go Gators is a cashless store and will only accept electronic payments.
Additional grab-and-go concessions are also available throughout the stadium:
- Dos Equis Helix on the north side of the stadium (Gates 7 & 8)
- Sip N Skip, Gate 9
- Gators Food Patio on the west side of the stadium (Gate 1)
- Second floor, section 60
- Second floor, section 52
The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides a variety of food options, including Classic Italian, MoschellasSpecial, Chicken Spady andCaprese 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 in the Dos Equis Helix by Gates 7 and 8. Fans can enjoy BBQ, sausage and peppers, burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, cheese steakand loaded nachos. Beverages include Dos Equis, Twisted Tea, the new pineapple High Noon and 24ozBud Light Lite along with nonalcoholic beverages.
A selection of Cutwater Spirits in the form of distilled, mixers and ready-to-go canned co*cktails are available inside Gate 7. Cutwater is available in a variety of flavors this year for Gator fans to enjoy throughout the football season. Choose from Cutwater Vodka Mule, Rum Tiki Punch, and Pineapple Margarita.
Refillable 22-ounce souvenir cups are no longer available.
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
- Rollin Sliders
- Wing King
- Fat Tiki
- Mayflower
- Kona Ice
- Monsta Lobsta
The trucks will open at 1 p.m.
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 yourtickets 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 shouldvisit the ticket office located at Gate 1 of the O'Connell Center which opens 3 hours prior to kickoff.
Parking on Game Day
The UAA has customized theWaze Traffic Appfor 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 theWaze Appwill 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
- Fans should be aware ofroad closuresaround campus for game day festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More)
A 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 availableshuttles. Game ride tickets can be purchased using the GoRTS Fares Transit app (Apple|Android) in advance, or on the day of the game using a credit card. Tickets can also be purchased at Park and Ride locations on the day of the game with cash only.
New this week:
The City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) has moved the Oaks Mall Park and Ride location to the South East corner of the mall parking lot. Click here for the Google Maps location.
More Shuttle Information
Tailgating
As a reminder, tailgating may only begin
at 6 a.m.on gameday, it is not permitted in areas cordoned off by UF staff, and parking or additional tailgating spaces cannot be saved. A complete list of UF Tailgating polices can be found here.
Campus Access
The following restrictions go into effect three hours prior to kickoff.
- Museum Roadfrom Hull Road,in addition toRadio Road from Southwest 34th Street,ontoMuseum Roadwill close and become a shuttle lane three hours before kickoff.
- If you are trying to accessGale Lemerand Drivenorth ofMuseum Road, you will need a parkingpass startingfourhours before the game.
- Fans should also be aware thatFletcher Driveis no longer a two-way street. Turning south from University Avenue is not permitted.
- Starting three hours prior to kickoff, no vehicular traffic will be allowed until the end of the game on the following roads:
- West University Avenue between Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 17th Street.
- Gale Lemerand Drive between University Avenue and Stadium Road
- Stadium Road from Gale Lemerand Drive and Fletcher Drive
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.
Restrooms
Insidethe Stadium:Please refer to theStadium 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
- Flavet Field Restroom building
- Reitz Union
- Architecture Building
- Turlington Hall
Starting at 11 a.m.
- Norman Hall
- Florida Gym
- Music Building
- Steinbrenner Building
- Stuzin Hall
- UF Law School
Starting at 2 p.m.
- Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Mobile Restroom Unitswill also be available throughout campus 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 CondronFamily Ballpark --Openfor RV City users starting Fridayafter 4 p.m.
For a map of restrooms around campus, clickhere.
Family Restroomsare 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.
Nursing Suites are available for nursing mothers or women bottle-feeding children, and are located between Gates 15 and 16. Parents can access the Nursing Suite 90 minutes prior to kickoff, in line with regular stadium entry, and the suite will close 20 minutes after the conclusion of a game.
Baby Changing Stationsare 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 theCelebrity "Mr. Two Bits" cheer.Two-time national champion and UF Hall of Famer Brandon Spikes will serve as this week's honorary "Mr. Two Bits."
More Traditions Information
Tim Tebow NFF 2023 Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute
Legendary 2023 College Football Hall of Fame electee and Gators GreatTim Tebow will be honored during this week's game with a National Football Foundation Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute.
The NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute program, which dates to the inaugural College Football Hall of Fame Class in 1951,isa hallowed tradition, and to this day the singular events remain the first of numerous activities in the Hall of Fame experience.
Senior Night
Eighteen Florida football players will take part in Senior Day festivities this weekend.Fans are encouraged to arrive early as Senior Day ceremonies are set to begin at approximately 6:55 p.m.
SeniorDay Information
2024 Season Tickets
Secure your seat in The Swamp for the 2024 season as the Gators host Miami, UCF, LSU, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, & Kentucky by placing a season ticket deposit today! Just $100 guarantees your seat and moves you to the front of the line among new season ticket holders to select seats.Click here to place your deposit.
**Current season ticket holders & UF students do not need to place a deposit. More information for these groups will be communicated at a later date.
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