Florida-Georgia Gameday Information
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | Football
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the contest will be televised on CBS.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This Saturday, the Orange & Blue nation will descend upon Jacksonville for the annual Florida-Georgia game, scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Field. The game will be televised nationally on CBS.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early. EverBank Field officials will be conducting thorough security wanding and bag inspections at each entrance. Officials have the authority to inspect purses, clothing and other items. In addition, there is a strict clear bag policy. See below for details.
Gates open at 1:30 p.m., and there is a strict no re-entry policy.
For up-to-date information on Florida-Georgia, including traffic updates and events surrounding the game, visit:
- FLGAJax.com
- Florida vs. Georgia (Facebook)
- @FloridaGators | @GatorsFB on Twitter
- @JSOPIO on Twitter
- @CityofJax on Twitter
SEC Nation
SEC Nation is headed to Jacksonville, Fla. for the Florida-Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct 28.
Host and UF Alum Laura Rutledge is joined at the desk by Jacksonville native, Heisman Award winner and Gator Great Tim Tebow, along with former LSU defensive lineman Marcus Spears and ESPN radio's Paul Finebaum. This marks Tebow, Spears and Finebaum's fourth season with the show, and their second-consecutive SEC Network trip to the Florida-Georgia football game.
SEC Nation reporter Lauren Sisler will also travel with the show and report from a variety of game day festivities throughout.
The two-hour show begins at 10 a.m. ET outside of EverBank Field from the beautiful St. Johns River in Met Park 2 (across Gator Bowl Blvd. from Lot J). Fans are encouraged to tailgate alongside the show.
Parking Information
The general public parking lots are expected to fill up five hours prior to kickoff and lots open at 8 a.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early ortake the Gameday Xpress, a park-n-ride service provided by JTA.. For more information, visit FLGAjax.com or callt JTA at 904-630-3100.
Gator Walk
The Florida football team is expected to arrive at Gate 1 of EverBank Field at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Fans are welcome to line up and cheer on the Gators as they arrive at the stadium.
Tailgating Information
The City of Jacksonville will enforce its municipal code concerning prohibition against alcoholic beverages on the city sidewalks and streets. Tailgating will be allowed in the parking lots and areas around the stadium, but once you leave the vicinity of your vehicle, strict adherence to the ordinance will be enforced by the City of Jacksonville Police. No open containers will be allowed.
Fans are reminded that when they are tailgating, the State of Florida prohibits open containers in automobiles except in locked glove compartments or locked trunks. Police will strictly enforce this law.
VIP Hospitality & Daily's Place Open House
The event will take place on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until halftime.
For an exact location and more details, click here.
Clear Bags
In the interest of fan safety, EverBank Stadium has a clear bag policy in accordance with SEC and NFL policy.
Fans are reminded that EverBank Field's policy is the same as what the UAA has in place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Approved Bags
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- A logo no larger than 4.5"x 3.4" can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
- One-gallon clear, re-sealable plastic storage bag
- Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5"x6.5", approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
- Medically necessary items (after proper inspection)
Other Prohibited Items
- No cameras with lenses longer than six inches
- No coolers or containers including cans, cups and bottles
- No strollers or umbrellas
- No pets (except special services)
- No food or beverage from outside the stadium
- No seat cushions
- No video or audio recorders
- No whistles, noise makers, air horns or laser pointers
- No poles or sticks
- No knives, guns or any type of weapons or explosives
- No smoking (except in designated areas)
- No promotional materials
- Banners or signs larger than 3'x2'. See full banner policy here.
- Any other item deemed unacceptable by stadium management.
- No Re-Entry
The US Assure Clubs and all other gates will open at 1:30 p.m. for Saturday's 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Fans are encouraged to move into their seats sooner than usual to avoid last-minute gate pressure, which frequently occurs prior to kickoff.
Those with special needs should contact Stadium Operations at (904) 633-6100. They will need to provide the number of the gate they plan to enter as well as their special needs. Special service animals are welcome.
North End Zone Seating Information – Sections 317 (West) and 329 (East) via Main Concourse
Guests entering through any ticket gate (stadium gates open at 1:30pm, two hours prior to kickoff) can access the Main Concourse using the escalators inside Gates 2 or 3. You must exit the escalator on the Main Concourse to access the following routes below:
- Access the Main Concourse and proceed to the stairs in the North End Zone (NEZ) on the Main Concourse behind Sections 222 and 224. Proceed up the stairwell to the 5th Level (next accessible level) and once you have exited the stairs, walk left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections.
- If travelling on Ramps 2 or 3 (defined by the gates they are next to), proceed to the 5th level and use the stairs located at the ramp switchback. Staff will be there to direct you up the stairs. Once on the North End Zone (NEZ) Deck, walk left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections.
- For ADA Access …
- You may enter the stadium using the North Side Disabled Lobby entrance to access elevators. Take the elevator up to the 5th level and after departing the elevator, proceed left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections. The West Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 320 and the East Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 326.
- You may enter the stadium through Gates 2 or 3 and access the escalators exiting on the Main Concourse. From the Main Concourse, proceed to the elevators in the North End of the Stadium (across from Sections 222 and 224 between the stairwells). Take the elevator up to the 5th level and after departing the elevator, proceed left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections. The West Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 320 and the East Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 326.
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