Camping World Kickoff Event Guide
ORLANDO – The 150th season of college football kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 24 with the 2019 Camping World Kickoff between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
For fans attending the contest, see below for information including important stadium entry map details, clear bag policy & prohibited items, gameday shuttles, parking, tailgating, FanFest and more.
Gameday Schedule
Florida Citrus Sports is planning a special pregame celebration to kick off the 150th college football season to include a parachute jump and a US military flyover (weather permitting). Fans are encouraged to leave their tailgate, home or hotel with enough time to reach your seats before the festivities start at 6:45 p.m.
- 8 a.m. – RV Parking Lots Open
- 10 a.m. – All Parking Lots Open (please print pass)
- 10 a.m. - UF and UFAA Gator Nation Tailgate (Dr. Phillips Center)
- 12 p.m. – Downtown Shuttle Service Begins
- 1:30 p.m. – UF and UFAA Pep Rally
- 2 p.m. – Box Office Opens
- 2 p.m. – FanFest Opens
- 6:45 p.m. – Pregame Festivities
- 7:10 p.m. – Kickoff
UF & UFAA Gator Nation HQ Tailgate
Gator Boosters and the UF Alumni Association are teaming up to host a one-of-a-kind
Gator Nation Headquarters for all Gators ahead of the Gators game against Miami on Aug. 24.
This exciting bash is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with a full pregame tailgate, games, music, Pep Rally (begins at 1:30 p.m.) and much more on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the
Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando.
The Pep Rally, which will be hosted by Jeff Cardozo, will include appearances from the Head Ball Coach
Steve Spurrier, Athletic Director
Scott Stricklin, Albert & Alberta and members of the Gators Spirit Squads.
In addition, a limited number of "BEAT MIAMI" t-shirts will be given away at the event.
The Dr. Phillips Center is 1.6 miles from Camping World Stadium.
Stadium Map
Fans are encouraged to click the above link to find where their section is located and what corresponding gate is best to enter through. Camping World Stadium requires magnetic wanding for entry to all games, which is a a non-invasive device that scans the body for prohibited items. If you decline screening for medical reasons or if a metal detector alert cannot be solved through inquiry or physical inspection, a physical pat-down might be necessary.
Due to this policy, fans are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier than their hopeful arrival time.
Shuttles
Stadium controlled lots around Camping World Stadium are sold out. Fans are encouraged to visit Downtown Orlando before and after the game and take advantage of the free quick and easy shuttle to and from the stadium. The public gameday stadium shuttle will start at Noon.
Public parking is available throughout Downtown Orlando, including in the
HD Supply Garages. You can purchase prepaid parking in the HD Supply Garages
here.
You can also pre-purchase parking downtown in the City Commons garage downtown
here.
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off will be at Jones High School (801 Rio Grande Ave).
There will not be a taxi stand at the stadium for this game. Fans traveling by taxi are encouraged to depart downtown and ride the shuttle to and from the stadium.
Maps and links for other downtown surface lots and garages are available at
CityOfOrlando.net.
Downtown Shuttle Pick Up & Drop Off Location:
Central St. between Division Ave. & Terry Ave.
Stadium Shuttle Pick Up & Drop Off Location:
Nashville Avenue and Church Street, one block from the stadium.
Following the game, shuttles will pick up where the pregame shuttle dropped off, at Nashville Avenue and Church Street.
Postgame shuttles will run for approximately one hour following the end of the game
Parking
Please follow directions to your assigned lot as outlined on your parking pass. Be advised that on game-day road closures and traffic detours may affect directions provided by GPS systems. Your parking pass has the most reliable route to your assigned lot.
General parking for the 2019 Camping World Kickoff is sold out. Fans in need of parking are advised to take advantage of downtown parking and utilize the FREE gameday shuttle, which will transport fans to and from the stadium.
FanFest
Five hours prior to kickoff, fans can enjoy interactive games, interactive games, live music, zip lining and more. Admission is FREE, but a game ticket is required for admittance. A wide selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors.
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: Tinker Field at Camping World Stadium
Clear Bag Policy
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry, Florida Citrus Sports has implemented a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into Camping World Stadium.
We strongly encourage fans to not bring any type of bags, but have outlined which types of bags are permissible.
Fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12" (pictured below)
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bags that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ (pictured below) can be taken into the stadium in addition to one of the clear plastic bags.
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Fans will continue to be able to enjoy their tailgate activities in the parking lots and to do so with greater safety and the knowledge that their entry into the stadium will be smoother and faster. They also will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the stadium, such as binoculars (without cases) and smart phones.
Tailgating
Nothing says football quite like tailgating and we want your experience to be the best it can be. Here are a few guidelines to ensure your pregame festivities come off without a hitch:
Please note: these policies pertain only to stadium lots (excluding Jones High School).
- Create your tailgating space immediately behind your vehicle. space for one 10 x 10 tent will be allotted
- No tents over 10'×10′ are permitted
- If coming with friends, plan to arrive together. While guarantees are tough to make, if cars are in line together, you should be able to easily flow into adjacent spaces
- Please provide any extra parking passes to your friends, as all spaces will be parked (even if someone has purchased a pass for use with an invisible vehicle)
- All vehicles that enter Camping World Stadium parking lots are subject to search
- Please follow the directions on your parking pass and the message boards that surround roads leading to the stadium for reserved, general or disabled lots
- In the event of severe weather, some lot entrances may be temporarily closed and you will be asked to remain in your vehicle until further notice
- Saving parking spaces is not permitted
- Overnight parking is prohibited
- Kegs are prohibited
- Loud speakers are prohibited (unless permitted by the City of Orlando through the Orlando Police Department)
- Infringing on another guest's tailgating area is prohibited
- Political campaigning, picketing, or distributing handbills/pamphlets is prohibited
- Sampling or distributing of items by unauthorized individuals is prohibited
- Unauthorized solicitation of any kind is prohibited
- Unlawful weapons and fireworks are not permitted in the parking lots
- Fans that participate in disorderly conduct, including profanity, will be ejected
- All patrons must present a pre-paid parking pass in the stadium parking lots. The pass must remain prominently displayed in the vehicle
- Parking passes are not valid for re-entries into the stadium's parking lots
- Refunds or rain checks will not be given
Here is a complete list of Prohibited Items:
https://campingworldkickoff.com/prohibited-items/
Broadcast Info
ESPN will air Miami-Florida's traditional telecast, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit in the booth and Maria Taylor on the sidelines. Meanwhile, SEC Network ESPN3 will offer alternative telecasts of the Hurricanes-Gators matchup.
- SEC Network: Miami vs. Florida Bonuscast will be live from the SEC Network studios in Charlotte, providing a special simulcast of the Camping World Kickoff between Miami and No. 8 Florida. The Saturday night SEC Now team of Dari Nowkhah, Chris Doering and Gene Chizik will be on the call in Charlotte, joined by featured guests from Orlando throughout the game. The trio, who return to Saturday studio coverage of SEC Network football this fall, will also provide complete post-game insight, analysis and reaction of Week 0 action. Joining Nowkhah, Doering and Chizik in studio will be 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and Florida legend Danny Wuerffel, as well as SEC Network's newest hire, officiating analyst Matt Austin, in his first assignment for the 2019 season. Additional sideline guests will include SEC Nation on-air personalities and prominent Gator alumni.
- ESPN3: Command Center and SkyCam viewing options will be available to stream.
The Gators and Hurricanes have a long history dating back to their first meeting in 1938 in Gainesville. Miami leads the all-time series 29-26 and won the last meeting in 2013 at home by a final score of 21-16.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
