Florida-Vanderbilt: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida football team is back at The Swamp for Homecoming Saturday as they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at Noon.
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 – Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gator Marching Band and team entrance.
The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides additional concession options that include:
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop to check out this year's Ring of Honor collection featuring Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel.
More Pre-Game Festivity Information
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App for 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 the Waze App will provide the best-available route to the entrance of the destination.
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.
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Concession employees will wear gloves and masks and when applicable have plexiglass in place to reduce contact between employees and fans. Hand sanitizer readily available throughout the stadium.
Outside the Stadium: Before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize restrooms on campus located at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex, James G. Pressly Stadium and Garage IX. Fans may also use the restrooms located inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Family Restrooms are 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.
Baby Changing Stations are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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.
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- Gates Open at 10 a.m.
- Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy Gator Walk Village, Gators Fan Fest and welcome the team
- Kickoff is at Noon.
- Fans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures
- Help us welcome eight Olympic medalists for "Honorary Two Bits" and a total of 25 Gator Olympians for on-field recognition on Saturday.
Gates Open 2 Hours Before Kickoff
Gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open two hours before kickoff this season. Due to Gator Walk, gate 8 will open after the team enters the stadium. All other gates will open at 10 a.m. There will be additional scanners at the gates, including self-service pedestal scanners.Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and Gators Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.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 – Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gator Marching Band and team entrance.
The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides additional concession options that include:
- Tijuana Flats
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse
- Chick-fil-A
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
- Kona Ice
- Monsta Lobsta
- B'z Gelati
- Chili Wagon
- Mystery Masala
- The Villages Papa Pineapples
- Popadop's Kitchen
- Halo Potato
Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop to check out this year's Ring of Honor collection featuring Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel.
More Pre-Game Festivity Information
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 Play).
- Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster, more efficient gate access, log into your ticket account and add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Play account. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium. (Learn How)
- Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
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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Commemorative Tickets
For those fans that want to immortalize their time at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, commemorative tickets are now available for order through the Florida Gators app under the Gameday Hub or the Tickets tab or online.
Parking on Gameday
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App for 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 the Waze App will provide the best-available route to the entrance of the destination.
- Lot Numbers have Changed for 2021
- Several roads around campus will be closed for gameday festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More)
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 available shuttles. Game ride tickets can be purchased using the PASSPORT Transit app (App Store | Google Play) in advance, or on the day of the game using a credit card. Tickets can also be purchased at Park and Ride locations the day of game with cash only.More Shuttle Information
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.- Misting stations are located throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Cooling busses are outside Gates 2 and 13
- Free cups of ice are available
- Fan's can bring one empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.
COVID-19 Protocol
Following UF Campus COVID protocol, we expect everyone to wear a mask at all times when inside any UF facility, including our athletic facilities, even if you are vaccinated. This includes our students, faculty, staff, vendors and visitors. Disposable masks are available at our Gator Guest Service kiosks.Concession employees will wear gloves and masks and when applicable have plexiglass in place to reduce contact between employees and fans. Hand sanitizer readily available throughout the stadium.
Restrooms
Inside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map.Outside the Stadium: Before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize restrooms on campus located at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex, James G. Pressly Stadium and Garage IX. Fans may also use the restrooms located inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Family Restrooms are 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.
Baby Changing Stations are 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 on of the most exciting fanbases in college football:UF Marching Band
At Florida games, it's important to arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so as to not miss out on the University of Florida's Fightin' Gators Marching Band.Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp's most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity "Mr. Two Bits" cheer.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.
Gators to Wear Throwback Uniforms
The University of Florida football team will wear retro uniforms—blue jerseys, white pants, and orange helmets with the classic Florida interlocking "UF" logo and gray facemasks—as the team takes on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Throwback merchandise can be purchased HERE.On-Field Recognitions
Help us welcome 25 Gator Olympians, including eight medalists from the 2020 Tokyo Games. The Olympians will be recognized at the end of the first quarter. Additionally, members of the 2020 Hall of Fame class will be recognized during the first timeout of the first quarter of the game. Those Gators Greats include Brandon Spikes, Brandon James, Billy Donovan and Andrew DeClercq, among others.More Traditions Information
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Nine Gators standouts will be inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame Friday during the annual "Hall of Fame on the Goal Line" presented by International Diamond Center. Hosted by the F-Club and Gator Event Group, the event is set to take place inside the Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.More Hall of Fame Information
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