Florida-Georgia Fan Information
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | Football
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – TIAA Bank Field and the Florida-Georgia game will once again take center stage on the college football landscape Saturday, as the No. 6 Gators and No. 8 Bulldogs square off at 3:30 p.m., with CBS providing television coverage.
Fans are encouraged to arrive and enter the stadium early as part of the "Get Up, Get In" campaign.
Singer and YouTube sensation Blanco Brown will perform his song and dance routine "The Git Up" 20 minutes prior to kickoff. Randomly selected winners from the first 5,000 fans to enter the stadium will be chosen to participate in the on-field dance party during Blanco Brown's performance.
Stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m.
SEC Nation
SEC Nation is headed to Jacksonville, Fla. for the Florida-Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Host and UF Alum Laura Rutledge is joined at the desk by Jacksonville native, Heisman Trophy winner and Gators Great Tim Tebow, along with former LSU defensive lineman Marcus Spears, ESPN Radio personality Paul Finebaum, and Marty & McGee's Marty Smith. This marks Tebow, Spears and Finebaum's sixth season with the show, and SEC Nation's fourth consecutive SEC Network trip to the Florida-Georgia game.
The two-hour show begins at 10 a.m. ET outside of TIAA Bank Field in Lot P. Fans are encouraged to tailgate alongside the show.
General Information
TIAA Bank Field officials will be conducting thorough security wanding and bag inspections, and metal detectors will be set up at each entrance. Officials have the authority to inspect 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:
Parking Information (LINK)
Fans without pre-paid parking passes should use general parking. The general public parking lots open at 8 a.m. and are expected to fill up five hours prior to kickoff.
Private lots near the stadium are expected to fill up just as fast, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Fans can also utilize the Gameday Xpress, a park-n-ride service provided by JTA.
The service begins at 12:30 p.m. and continues for one hour after the game ends. Parking is complimentary in one of five JTA Park-n-Ride lots for customers boarding the shuttle for a direct trip to the stadium. Shuttle passes for one of the two "Downtown" locations is $9 (or $8 if purchased through the MyJTA app), while passes from one of the three "Suburban" locations is $14 (or $13 if purchased through the MyJTA app).
For more information regarding the Gameday Xpress, visit FLGAJax.com or call JTA at 904-630-3100.
Gator Walk
The Florida football team is expected to arrive at Gate 1 of TIAA Bank Field at 1:20 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.
Sideline Safety Zone and Guest Service Locations
Located near the stadium and downtown area, the Sideline Safety Zones & Guest Services are the fastest way to get help during the Florida-Georgia weekend, before or after the game. Access to directions, first aid and medical support, water, telephone service, cell phone charges, snacks, coffee, maps and other information.
For more information, visit www.flga.org or call (904) 630-SAFE (630-7233)
Locations and operating hours:
VIP Hospitality & Daily's Place Fan Fare
There are separate VIP Hospitality and Daily's Place Flex Field Fan Fare events this year.
VIP Hospitality Event (invitation required)
Fan Fare
Clear Bags
In the interest of fan safety, TIAA Bank Field has a clear bag policy in accordance with SEC and NFL policy. Fans are reminded that TIAA Bank Field's policy is the same as what the UAA has in place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Approved Bags
Other Prohibited Items
Gate Times
East and West 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 congestion, which frequently occurs prior to kickoff.
There will be "No Bag" lanes at each entrance to expedite entry for those choosing not to take a bag into the stadium.
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 1:30 p.m., two hours prior to kickoff) can access the Main Concourse using the escalators inside Gates 2 or 3, or any of the stadium ramps at each gate. You must exit the escalator on the Main Concourse to access the following routes below:
Ticket Information
The ticketing box office opens at 12 p.m. – three and a half hours prior to kickoff – and is located at the north end of the stadium, near Gate 2.
Florida-Georgia Baseball Game
Florida and Georgia will play an exhibition baseball game at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Friday at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Duval's Bold City Bash Concert – which features country artists Brett Young and Chase Rice – will follow the game.
For more information on Duval's Bold City Bash, follow this link.
Fans are encouraged to arrive and enter the stadium early as part of the "Get Up, Get In" campaign.
Singer and YouTube sensation Blanco Brown will perform his song and dance routine "The Git Up" 20 minutes prior to kickoff. Randomly selected winners from the first 5,000 fans to enter the stadium will be chosen to participate in the on-field dance party during Blanco Brown's performance.
Stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m.
SEC Nation
SEC Nation is headed to Jacksonville, Fla. for the Florida-Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Host and UF Alum Laura Rutledge is joined at the desk by Jacksonville native, Heisman Trophy winner and Gators Great Tim Tebow, along with former LSU defensive lineman Marcus Spears, ESPN Radio personality Paul Finebaum, and Marty & McGee's Marty Smith. This marks Tebow, Spears and Finebaum's sixth season with the show, and SEC Nation's fourth consecutive SEC Network trip to the Florida-Georgia game.
The two-hour show begins at 10 a.m. ET outside of TIAA Bank Field in Lot P. Fans are encouraged to tailgate alongside the show.
General Information
TIAA Bank Field officials will be conducting thorough security wanding and bag inspections, and metal detectors will be set up at each entrance. Officials have the authority to inspect 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
Parking Information (LINK)
Fans without pre-paid parking passes should use general parking. The general public parking lots open at 8 a.m. and are expected to fill up five hours prior to kickoff.
Private lots near the stadium are expected to fill up just as fast, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Fans can also utilize the Gameday Xpress, a park-n-ride service provided by JTA.
The service begins at 12:30 p.m. and continues for one hour after the game ends. Parking is complimentary in one of five JTA Park-n-Ride lots for customers boarding the shuttle for a direct trip to the stadium. Shuttle passes for one of the two "Downtown" locations is $9 (or $8 if purchased through the MyJTA app), while passes from one of the three "Suburban" locations is $14 (or $13 if purchased through the MyJTA app).
For more information regarding the Gameday Xpress, visit FLGAJax.com or call JTA at 904-630-3100.
Gator Walk
The Florida football team is expected to arrive at Gate 1 of TIAA Bank Field at 1:20 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.
Sideline Safety Zone and Guest Service Locations
Located near the stadium and downtown area, the Sideline Safety Zones & Guest Services are the fastest way to get help during the Florida-Georgia weekend, before or after the game. Access to directions, first aid and medical support, water, telephone service, cell phone charges, snacks, coffee, maps and other information.
For more information, visit www.flga.org or call (904) 630-SAFE (630-7233)
Locations and operating hours:
- Florida-Georgia Welcome Center (Lot K next to Metropolitan Park)
- Friday, Nov. 1 – 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 2 – 8 a.m. – One Hour After Game
- North Stadium Bus Loop (Outside the North End Zone, near Gate 2)
- Saturday, Nov. 2 – 12 p.m. – One Hour After Game
- RV City (Lot E across from TIAA Bank Field)
- Friday, Nov. 1 – 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 2 – 8 a.m. – One Hour After Game
- VyStar Veteran's Memorial Arena Plaza (APR & Duval Street)
- Friday, Nov. 1 – 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 2 – 8 a.m. – One Hour After Game
- Bryan Street at Adams Street
- Saturday, Nov. 2 – 12 p.m. – One Hour After Game
- Bay Street at Newnan Street (corner of Annex Lot)
- Friday, Nov. 1 – 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 2 – 8 a.m. – One Hour After Game
VIP Hospitality & Daily's Place Fan Fare
There are separate VIP Hospitality and Daily's Place Flex Field Fan Fare events this year.
VIP Hospitality Event (invitation required)
- Time: Saturday, Nov. 2 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Large Tailgate Guys tent in Met Park 2
Fan Fare
- Times: Friday, Nov. 1 – 1-10 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 – 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Daily's Place Flex Field
Clear Bags
In the interest of fan safety, TIAA Bank Field has a clear bag policy in accordance with SEC and NFL policy. Fans are reminded that TIAA Bank 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
Gate Times
East and West 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 congestion, which frequently occurs prior to kickoff.
There will be "No Bag" lanes at each entrance to expedite entry for those choosing not to take a bag into the stadium.
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 1:30 p.m., two hours prior to kickoff) can access the Main Concourse using the escalators inside Gates 2 or 3, or any of the stadium ramps at each gate. 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.
Ticket Information
The ticketing box office opens at 12 p.m. – three and a half hours prior to kickoff – and is located at the north end of the stadium, near Gate 2.
Florida-Georgia Baseball Game
Florida and Georgia will play an exhibition baseball game at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Friday at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Duval's Bold City Bash Concert – which features country artists Brett Young and Chase Rice – will follow the game.
For more information on Duval's Bold City Bash, follow this link.
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