Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Southeastern Conference soccer action kicks off Sept. 18.
 
The league announced plans for a truncated schedule today. SEC soccer teams open an eight-match schedule on Friday, Sept. 18. Play continues with one match a week through November 8. All teams face six teams from its division and two crossover opponents.
 
Every team advances to the SEC Tournament in Orange Beach, Ala., and is guaranteed two matches at the event. Tournament action begins November 13 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
 
2020 SEC Soccer Plan:

• Eight-week schedule (September 18-November 8) with one (1) match per week. SEC Tournament contested following eight-week schedule.
• Play dates either Friday, Saturday or Sunday based on campus activities & television. Matches may move to Thursday on the fifth weekend of the season for make-up dates.
• Regular season includes six (6) divisional opponents and two (2) crossover opponents (4 home/4 away). Regular-season champion based on results of the eight matches prior to SEC Tournament.
• 14-teams at SEC Tournament – Nov. 13-22. Each team guaranteed at least two (2) matches
• SEC soccer teams will participate in spring competition as well, with details of formats contingent on final decisions by the NCAA to conduct spring championships in those sports.

 
The SEC plans to announce fall 2020 soccer schedules soon.
 
COVID-19 Commitments to Student-Athletes:

• The SEC announced in July that student-athletes in all sports who elect to not participate in intercollegiate athletics during the fall 2020 academic semester because of health and/or safety concerns related to COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarships honored by their university and will remain in good standing with their team.
• The SEC's Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force continues to meet on policies and procedures for the safe return of student-athletes to competition, building on the NCAA's Resocialization of College Sports Guidelines.
• Last week, the NCAA announced its intention to hold 2020 fall championships in spring 2021. Dates and tournament bracket formats are to be revealed. A blanket waiver gives all fall sport student-athletes an additional year of eligibility and an additional year in which to complete it.