Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – EverBank Stadium and the Florida-Georgia game will once again take center stage on the college football landscape Saturday, as the Gators and the Bulldogs square off at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.

• Parking lots open at 8 a.m. (Map)
• Gates Open at 1:30 p.m. Fans can enter through ANY gate.
• SEC Nation is headed to Jacksonville. The show will air live from Lot P outside EverBank Stadium.
• 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 and enter the stadium early as gates open at 1:30 p.m. Fans can enter EverBank Stadium through any gate, regardless of seat assignment.
• Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.

General Information
EverBank Stadium officials will be conducting clear 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
• @FLvsGA on Twitter

Planning your route and arriving early is highly encouraged!

• By 12:30 p.m. MINIMAL DELAYS
• By 1:30 p.m. MODERATE DELAYS
• After 2 p.m. HEAVY DELAYS

There will be two JTA Cooling Buses inside the stadium, located across from Ramp 1 and at the bottom of Ramp 4, along with water stations near both buses for fans to utilize throughout the game.
 
Cooling Stations with water will be available throughout the venue. One factory-sealed 16.9 oz or less bottle of water is permitted per guest.
 

Parking and Rideshare Information
Parking lots open at 8 a.m. and are expected to fill up five hours prior to kickoff. 

Fans can also utilize the Gameday Xpress, a park-n-ride service provided by JTA. For more transportation information, click here.
 
Event information related to public safety, road closures and traffic can also be found on JSO's website at www.jaxsheriff.org. For live game day traffic updates, passengers are encouraged to follow JSO on X/Twitter @JSOPIO.
 
Guests utilizing rideshare for transportation after the game should plan to meet their rideshare driver on Beaver Street, near Lot Z.
 
For the quickest and most convenient route, guests are encouraged to exit EverBank Stadium using Gate 1 or The Gallagher West Club Gate, please follow the Pink signage. Please plan accordingly and be patient as rideshare drivers navigate post-event traffic to arrive at Beaver St.
 
Pre-event, rideshare drop-off will be located on the west side of the stadium located near the Veterans Memorial Wall.

PARKING MAP
 
 
SEC Nation in Jacksonville
SEC Nation will air live on Saturday morning from Lot P outside EverBank Stadium at 9 a.m. Florida graduate Laura Rutledge will host the show for her eighth season, her ninth on the show overall, joined by Gator great Tim Tebow, Paul Finebaum, Jordan Rodgers and Roman Harper.
 

Gator Walk
The Florida football team is expected to arrive at Gate 1 of EverBank Stadium on Saturday. Fans are welcome to line up no later than 1:10 p.m. to cheer on the Gators as they arrive at the stadium.
 

Tailgating Information
The City of Jacksonville will enforce its municipal code concerning underage drinking and 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.
 
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
The Information & First Aid Zones are Guest Service locations produced by the City of Jacksonville and UF Health to provide an area where residents, students and visitors enjoying downtown Jacksonville before, during, and after the Florida-Georgia game day festivities can find assistance. This includes basic medical help, first aid, transportation services information, directions, water and more.
 
Penalty-Free Safe Zone
The Information and First Aid Zones are about making everyone's Florida-Georgia experience as enjoyable and safe as possible. Fans who request assistance at the Zone for themselves or their friends will not be subject to legal action on any alcohol issues.
 
Locations
The Information & First Aid Zones presented by UF Health Jacksonville will be at the following locations:

• Lot P – Veterans Memorial Wall (1145 E Adams Street)
• Lot X – Service Road entrance, south of Gator Bowl Blvd., eastbound.
• Lot P – Babe Ruth Statue (corner of Georgia St. & Duval St.)
• Across from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, corner of A. Philip Randolph & Duval Street
• Lot E – outside RV City (corner of Talleyrand & Gator Bowl Blvd.)

Hours of Operation
All Information and First Aid Zones are open from 12 p.m. to 30 minutes after the game.
 
INFORMATION AND FIRST AID ZONES LOCATIONS MAP
 
Safety Tips

• Stay in groups.
• Stay in high-traffic areas.
• Choose a designated driver.
• Take a photo of where you park.
• Take an Uber, Lyft, cab or free trolley.
• Act responsibly.
• If you need help, go to an Information and First Aid Zone location.
• Call the hotline: (904) 630-SAFE (7233).

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
Clear Bags
In the interest of fan safety, EverBank Stadium has a clear bag policy in accordance with SEC and NFL policy. Fans are reminded that EverBank Stadium's policy is the same as what the UAA has in place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
 
Other Prohibited Items

• All bags with the exception of a 4.5″ x 6.5″ or smaller clutch, wallet or clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches
• Clothing with profane or obscene language/content
• Coolers or containers, including cans or cups
• Bottles and beverages from outside the stadium (except 1 factory sealed plastic bottle of water 16.9 oz or less per ticket holder)
• Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
• Inflatables, loungers and other floatation devices
• Knives, guns and any type of weapons (including actual, toy or replica) or explosives
• Laser pointers
• Laptop computers
• Noise makers, whistles, and air horns
• Non-lethal weapons and chemical agents (i.e., pepper spray, mace and tasers)
• Pets (except service animals)
• Seat cushions
• Signs or Banners larger than 2′ x 3′
• Sticks or poles (including selfie sticks)
• Strollers or Infant carriers
• Tobacco Products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco)
• Umbrellas
• Video equipment and tape recorders
• Flying of drones is strictly prohibited over and around EverBank Stadium during the game.

Mobile Tickets
To improve security, reduce the risk of ticket fraud and improve fan convenience, all tickets for Florida Gators athletic are mobile and can be handled through the Florida Gators app or by visiting FloridaGators.com/myaccount.

• Download the Florida Gators App (App Store | Google Pay).
• 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 Pay account. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium. (Learn How)
• Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.

For fans needing assistance, 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.
 

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Gators Baseball will face the Dolphins at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night. Click here to get your tickets starting at only $15!
 

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Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon
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