Will Richard and the Gators are set to play in front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday.
Florida-Texas: What You Need To Know
Friday, January 17, 2025 | Men's Basketball
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No. 5 Florida men's basketball (15-2, 2-2 SEC) returns to action this Saturday in Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center as the Gators take on the Texas Longhorns (12-5, 1-3 SEC) at 4 p.m. presented by Meldon Law.
Know Before You Go
Arrive Early to Avoid Lines: general public gates (Gates 1 and 4) and the UF student gate (Gate 3) open at 3 p.m.
General public tickets are sold out. Shop verified resale tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.com.
Don't Wait Until the Gate: Fans are encouraged to add their Mobile Tickets and digital parking passes to their digital wallet prior to heading to the O'Dome for faster and more efficient gate access.
All active UF students must enter through Gate 3 with a free, claimed season pass. Click here to claim your pass.Possession of a student season pass does not guarantee entry, and admission is first-come, first-served for students who have claimed a pass.
Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and on radio via the Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
Blue Out the O'Dome presented by Meldon LawAll fans will receive LED wristbands to be activated during immersive light shows before the game, during timeouts, and at halftime. Be sure to arrive by 3:45 p.m. to participate in pregame festivities.
Blue LED Wristbands: All fans will receive LED wristbands to be activated during immersive light shows before the game, during timeouts, and at halftime. Be sure to arrive by 3:45 p.m. to participate in pregame festivities.
Blue Retro Fighting Gator T-Shirts: Placed on all lower bowl seats.
Dunkin' Donuts Giveaway: The first 250 UF students in line will receive free Dunkin' Donuts.
$53,000 Full-Court Putt: Two lucky fans will have the chance to win $53,000 courtesy of Meldon Law during halftime.
Postgame Layups: Kids ages 12 & under can shoot layups on the court after the game, presented by Florida Dairy Farmers.
Ticket InformationBlue retro Fighting Gator shirts will be placed on all lower bowl seats.
As previously announced, tickets for the Texas game have sold out in addition to the Georgia (Jan. 25) and Texas A&M (March 1) games. Limited ticket inventory remains for the Gators' other two Saturday home dates against South Carolina (Feb. 15) and Ole Miss (March 8). Single-game tickets can be purchased by visiting FloridaGators.com/tickets, calling (352) 375-4683, or at the O'Connell Center Ticket Office (located north of Gate 1) 90 minutes before each game.
Student Tickets: Beginning at 3 p.m., all students must enter Exactech Arena through Gate 3, located on the southwest side of the venue. Please note that possession of a student season pass does not guarantee entry, as all active students are eligible for a free season pass. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis for students who have claimed a pass. *Please note, Tuesday's game vs. Missouri was not sold out, so we were able to accommodate additional students above the standard student capacity. Saturday's game vs. Texas is sold out, so student capacity will be capped at the normal level.
Verified Resale Tickets:Ticketmaster.com is the only verified resale partner for the Florida Gators. Avoid purchasing tickets from unauthorized secondary sites or unknown individuals. Click here for tips on verifying tickets.
Will Call: Tickets can be picked up at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Ticket Office, located north of Gate 1 near the Tom & Jane Johnson Family Atrium.
This Weekend on Campus Sunday, January 19 Florida Women's Basketball vs. #5 LSU: 1:00 p.m.
In honor of "We Back Pat," the first 1,000 fans will receive an orange Gators tie-dye t-shirt.
Kids ages 12 & under can shoot layups on the court postgame, presented by Meldon Law.
The team will sign autographs in the Gate 1 lobby following the game.
