Friday, February 26
Gainesville, FL
6:30 PM
Florida Gators
vs
Samford
Fans are closer to the action than ever before at Florida Ballpark.
Gators Continue 13-Game Home Stand with Samford Series
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | Baseball
Gainesville, Fla. – Florida will look to build on its home and home sweep of North Florida when it welcomes Samford to Florida Ballpark / McKethan Field for a three-game series this weekend. All of the Gators' next 12 games will be in the new ballpark.
Friday's and Saturday's games will feature live streaming available via SECNetwork + and the ESPN app. All three games will also feature radio broadcasts via ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF.
Pitching Matchups
Gators fans who will be attending Florida Baseball games this year will enjoy several new amenities and unique fan experiences throughout Florida Ballpark.
For starters, chairback seating will put fans right on top of the action, in addition to new premium seating options in the Diamond Deck, shade structures, a 360-degree open view concourse, a walk-in sport shop with expanded offerings, a customer service office to answer any questions, a designated play area for families with young fans, as well as unique viewing and seating experiences in the Dizney Grove, which will feature food trucks and new concessions items.
Parking information and a parking map are both below, and a more detailed look at game day policies and information ahead of a trip to Florida Ballpark can be found at this link to our Game Day Guide.
COVID-19 Protocols
The safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans remains our top priority. With the guidance of UF Health and the SEC Medical Taskforce, fans will see new guidelines, signage, and enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the ballpark. To comply with physical distancing requirements, all pods of seats are 6 feet apart, including the Berm and Grove areas. In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking while seated or at standing tables.
To comply with physical distancing requirements, Florida Ballpark will host approximately 1,700 fans per game.
Parking / Shuttle Information
General Parking is available in the west lot of Florida Ballpark and the Fifield parking lot located directly across Hull Road.
Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Florida Ballpark west lot with a valid Disabled Placard.
Fans can follow this link to an interactive parking map.
Entry Gates / Ticket Office Opening Times
Florida Ballpark's five entry gates will open 1 hour prior to first pitch this season. The Gators Ticket Office game day box office will open 1 hour prior to first pitch and is located between Gates 1 & 2.
Ticket Information
For those with tickets to the game, as a reminder, mobile ticketing is required. There will be two ways to access your tickets:
For a smoother and safer entry on game day, we encourage fans to add their tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay account. You may also learn more about mobile ticketing in this quick video.
Friday's and Saturday's games will feature live streaming available via SECNetwork + and the ESPN app. All three games will also feature radio broadcasts via ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF.
Pitching Matchups
| Friday | 6:30 p.m. (SECN+) | Saturday | 4 p.m. (SECN+) | Sunday | 1 p.m. | |
| Florida | RHP Tommy Mace (1-0) | RHP Jack Leftwich (0-0) | LHP Hunter Barco (0-1) |
| Samford | LHP Samuel Strickland (1-0) | RHP Jesse McCord (0-0) | RHP Zach Hester (0-0) |
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Gators fans who will be attending Florida Baseball games this year will enjoy several new amenities and unique fan experiences throughout Florida Ballpark.
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— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) February 25, 2021
For starters, chairback seating will put fans right on top of the action, in addition to new premium seating options in the Diamond Deck, shade structures, a 360-degree open view concourse, a walk-in sport shop with expanded offerings, a customer service office to answer any questions, a designated play area for families with young fans, as well as unique viewing and seating experiences in the Dizney Grove, which will feature food trucks and new concessions items.
Parking information and a parking map are both below, and a more detailed look at game day policies and information ahead of a trip to Florida Ballpark can be found at this link to our Game Day Guide.
COVID-19 Protocols
The safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans remains our top priority. With the guidance of UF Health and the SEC Medical Taskforce, fans will see new guidelines, signage, and enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the ballpark. To comply with physical distancing requirements, all pods of seats are 6 feet apart, including the Berm and Grove areas. In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking while seated or at standing tables.
To comply with physical distancing requirements, Florida Ballpark will host approximately 1,700 fans per game.
Parking / Shuttle Information
General Parking is available in the west lot of Florida Ballpark and the Fifield parking lot located directly across Hull Road.
Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Florida Ballpark west lot with a valid Disabled Placard.
Fans can follow this link to an interactive parking map.
Entry Gates / Ticket Office Opening Times
Florida Ballpark's five entry gates will open 1 hour prior to first pitch this season. The Gators Ticket Office game day box office will open 1 hour prior to first pitch and is located between Gates 1 & 2.
Ticket Information
For those with tickets to the game, as a reminder, mobile ticketing is required. There will be two ways to access your tickets:
- Through the Florida Gators app from your mobile device, or
- Through FloridaGators.com/myaccount. Fans will also be able to transfer or donate their tickets easily within the app or online.
For a smoother and safer entry on game day, we encourage fans to add their tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay account. You may also learn more about mobile ticketing in this quick video.
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