Wil Richard (5), Walter Clayton Jr. and the Gators feature on ESPN's College GameDay this Saturday.
Florida-Texas A&M and ESPN College GameDay: What You Need to Know
Friday, February 28, 2025 | Men's Basketball
ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm will return to the O'Connell Center on Saturday, March 1, starting at 10 a.m., ahead of the matchup between No. 3 Florida men's basketball (24-4, 11-4 SEC) and No. 12 Texas A&M (20-8, 9-6 SEC) at 8:30 p.m., presented by VyStar Credit Union.
Timeline for March 1
College GameDay Show Details
College GameDay Giveaways & Student Prizes
College GameDay Entry Procedures for Students
For safety and fairness, the University of Florida, the University Athletic Association (UAA), and the University Police Department have set the following procedures:
Know Before You Go – Texas A&M Game
Giveaways & Promotions – Texas A&M Game
Ticket Information
This Weekend on Campus
Friday, February 28
Saturday, March 1
Sunday, March 2
Timeline for March 1
- 8:30 a.m. – Doors open for UF students at Gate 3 (see below for student entry details)
- 8:45 a.m. – Doors open for general public at Gate 1
- 10 a.m. – College GameDay live from the O'Connell Center (free admission)
- The show will last approximately 2 hours, and the arena will be cleared upon conclusion.
- 7:30 p.m. – Doors open to students and general public for Florida vs. Texas A&M
- 8:30 p.m. – Tipoff for Florida vs. Texas A&M
College GameDay Show Details
- Admission: Free for all UF students and the general public. No tickets required.
- Seating: Available in sections 07-17 and 109-115.
- Parking: First-come, first-served in Lot 25 and Garage 7, located next to the arena.
- Concessions: Limited concessions available before and during the show.
- Entry Procedures: Normal O'Connell Center screening and prohibited item policies will be in effect.
College GameDay Giveaways & Student Prizes
- Free Dunkin' Donuts for the first 500 UF students in line outside Gate 3.
- Commemorative College GameDay buttons for the first 1,000 fans.
- Sign making station on-site courtesy of State Farm, with poster board and markers provided.
- Fans may also bring their own signs to the show.
- All signs will be reviewed, and inappropriate signs will be confiscated.
- No vulgarity, commercial (branded, .com., .net, .org), political, or religious signs allowed.
- Complimentary State Farm rollabanas and net hats (while supplies last).
- Half-court shot contest: One lucky fan will have the chance to win $19,000.
College GameDay Entry Procedures for Students
For safety and fairness, the University of Florida, the University Athletic Association (UAA), and the University Police Department have set the following procedures:
- Students may begin lining up outside Gate 3 on Friday at 9 p.m., after the gymnastics meet.
- Camping outside Gate 3 on Friday night is permitted as an official university activity. Per University regulations (2.016 – Camping, Fishing & Hunting on Campus Prohibited), please note that camping is prohibited on university property unless it is an official university activity.
- All tents and campsites must be broken down and the area cleaned up 4 hours before tip-off at 4:30 p.m.
- The University, UAA, and O'Connell Center are not responsible for unattended items.
- After 500 wristbands are distributed, remaining students will receive a physical ticket stub with a queuing zone number (starting with Zone 2).
- All students must return by 1 p.m. for re-entry.
- Students who attend ESPN College GameDay and return by 1 p.m. will enter first.
- Students who did not attend College GameDay will be placed in a separate queue, with entry based on availability.
Know Before You Go – Texas A&M Game
- Arrive Early: Avoid Lines, gates open at 7:30 p.m. for both UF students (Gate 3) and the general public gates (Gates 1 & 4).
- Men's Basketball Gameday Parking Info
- Sold Out Game: Only verified resale tickets available via Ticketmaster.com.
- Mobile Tickets: Fans should add tickets and parking passes to their digital wallet before arriving for faster access.
- Student Entry: All active UF students must enter through Gate 3 with a free, claimed season pass. Click here to claim your pass. Possession of a pass does not guarantee entry; admission is first-come, first-served.
- Broadcast Info:
- Tipoff at 8:30 p.m on SEC Network (TV) and Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD (Radio).
- Florida Basketball Game Day Guide | Texas A&M Digital Game Program
- Got game day questions? Ask Albert!
Giveaways & Promotions – Texas A&M Game
- Exclusive Florida Basketball T-Shirts: Placed on all lower level seats, courtesy of Meldon Law.
- Alligator Alley (Practice Court - Between Gates 3 & 4): Interactive games, activities, and special giveaways while supplies last before the game.
Ticket Information
- Texas A&M & Ole Miss (Mar. 8) Games Sold Out: Fans can place deposits for the 2025-26 season at FloridaGators.com/tickets.
- Student Tickets: Beginning at 7:30 p.m., UF students must enter Exactech Arena via Gate 3 (Southwest side). Entry is first-come, first-served, and capacity will be capped.
- Verified Resale Tickets: Only available through Ticketmaster.com. Avoid unverified resellers. Click here for tips on verifying tickets.
- Will Call: Located at the Exactech Arena Ticket Office (north of Gate 1, near the Tom & Jane Johnson Family Atrium).
This Weekend on Campus
Friday, February 28
- Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving - Florida Invitational (Prelims: 9 a.m. | Finals 4 p.m.)
- Men's Tennis vs. Kentucky - 5 p.m. | Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- Softball - Florida Invitational vs. Samford - 5:30 p.m. | Get Tickets | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
- Gymnastics vs. Missouri - 5:45 p.m. | Get Tickets | Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center
- Baseball vs. Miami - 6:30 p.m. | Free Ariat hats for first 300 UF students | Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
Saturday, March 1
- Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving - Florida Invitational (Prelims: 9 a.m. | Finals 4 p.m.)
- Softball – Florida Invitational vs. Troy (11:30 a.m.) & Western Michigan (2 p.m.)
- Baseball vs. Miami - 4:30 p.m. | Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
Sunday, March 2
- Men's Tennis vs. Texas – Noon | Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- Baseball vs. Miami - 1 p.m. | UF Snapback hats for first 1,000 fans and Kids Run the Bases |
- Softball- Florida Invitational vs. FAMU - 2 p.m. | Get Tickets | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
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