Future Sites for Annual Florida-Georgia Game Set
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The future sites for the annual Florida-Georgia football game have been set through 2031, it was announced Friday by the two schools, the City of Jacksonville, Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Mercedes Benz Stadium.
The Florida-Georgia game will return to Jacksonville during the 2028-2031 college football seasons, once EverBank Stadium has been transformed into the "Stadium of the Future." In the meantime, the game will be played in Jacksonville in 2025 and will move to the neutral sites of Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027, while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.
"The Florida-Georgia Game has enjoyed a longstanding and special relationship with the City of Jacksonville, and we are pleased to continue one of college football's great traditions there in 2028 once the impressive renovations to EverBank Stadium are complete," said Athletics Director Scott Stricklin. "For 2026 and 2027, the chance to continue the neutral site history of the series, while also maximizing revenue opportunities that are so critical during this transformative time in college athletics, make playing games in Atlanta and Tampa incredibly attractive. Both cities are special to Gator fans and offer venues that will provide wonderful experiences for both fans and players."
The new agreement will meet the financial and operational needs of the schools, bring tens of thousands of fans and millions in economic development to Jacksonville, and provide the opportunity for the iconic matchup between the Gators and Bulldogs to be profitable for the City of Jacksonville.
"We are honored to extend the time-honored tradition of the Florida-Georgia rivalry game in Jacksonville for four more years. It is the result of many months of close collaboration with our partners at the University of Georgia and the University of Florida," said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. "There is shared excitement by all parties for the game to return to Jacksonville in the "Stadium of the Future," which will be a world-class stadium that meets NFL standards, starting in 2028. We are grateful that this matchup will continue bringing our communities together to celebrate college football and drive economic impact."
In 2027, the Florida-Georgia game will head to Tampa for the first time since 1919, which marked just the third meeting between the two teams.
"The Gators are excited about the opportunity to play Georgia in Tampa in 2027," said Stricklin. "Tampa Bay is a special Gator community and Raymond James Stadium, which has hosted both CFP National Championships and Super Bowls, will be a fantastic venue for fans of both schools. We are appreciative of the work and effort of Rob Higgins and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission to make this game happen and we are looking forward to building on the many memories the Gators have from playing in Tampa."
Additional information regarding dates, times and tickets for the future Florida-Georgia games will be released at a future date.
"The Florida-Georgia game is one of college football's greatest spectacles and we could not be more excited to have the opportunity to host in 2027," said Rob Higgins, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. "Team Tampa Bay has a rich tradition and appreciation for college football and there's no doubt that today's announcement will play a huge role in our community's next chapter. Thank you to both schools for entrusting us with this unique opportunity."
The Florida-Georgia game will return to Jacksonville during the 2028-2031 college football seasons, once EverBank Stadium has been transformed into the "Stadium of the Future." In the meantime, the game will be played in Jacksonville in 2025 and will move to the neutral sites of Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027, while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.
"The Florida-Georgia Game has enjoyed a longstanding and special relationship with the City of Jacksonville, and we are pleased to continue one of college football's great traditions there in 2028 once the impressive renovations to EverBank Stadium are complete," said Athletics Director Scott Stricklin. "For 2026 and 2027, the chance to continue the neutral site history of the series, while also maximizing revenue opportunities that are so critical during this transformative time in college athletics, make playing games in Atlanta and Tampa incredibly attractive. Both cities are special to Gator fans and offer venues that will provide wonderful experiences for both fans and players."
The new agreement will meet the financial and operational needs of the schools, bring tens of thousands of fans and millions in economic development to Jacksonville, and provide the opportunity for the iconic matchup between the Gators and Bulldogs to be profitable for the City of Jacksonville.
"We are honored to extend the time-honored tradition of the Florida-Georgia rivalry game in Jacksonville for four more years. It is the result of many months of close collaboration with our partners at the University of Georgia and the University of Florida," said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. "There is shared excitement by all parties for the game to return to Jacksonville in the "Stadium of the Future," which will be a world-class stadium that meets NFL standards, starting in 2028. We are grateful that this matchup will continue bringing our communities together to celebrate college football and drive economic impact."
In 2027, the Florida-Georgia game will head to Tampa for the first time since 1919, which marked just the third meeting between the two teams.
"The Gators are excited about the opportunity to play Georgia in Tampa in 2027," said Stricklin. "Tampa Bay is a special Gator community and Raymond James Stadium, which has hosted both CFP National Championships and Super Bowls, will be a fantastic venue for fans of both schools. We are appreciative of the work and effort of Rob Higgins and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission to make this game happen and we are looking forward to building on the many memories the Gators have from playing in Tampa."
Additional information regarding dates, times and tickets for the future Florida-Georgia games will be released at a future date.
"The Florida-Georgia game is one of college football's greatest spectacles and we could not be more excited to have the opportunity to host in 2027," said Rob Higgins, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. "Team Tampa Bay has a rich tradition and appreciation for college football and there's no doubt that today's announcement will play a huge role in our community's next chapter. Thank you to both schools for entrusting us with this unique opportunity."
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