The Gators are back in the O'Connell Center one last time on Saturday for the 2024-25 season.
Florida-Ole Miss: What You Need to Know
Friday, March 7, 2025 | Men's Basketball
No. 5 Florida men's basketball (26-4, 13-4) returns to action this Saturday in the O'Connell Center, as the Gators take on the Ole Miss Rebels (21-9, 10-7) at 6 p.m. presented by Florida Dairy Farmers.
Know Before You Go
Giveaways & Promotions
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Ole Miss game are sold out, but fans can still purchase verified resale tickets by clicking here. You can now place deposits for the 2025-26 men's basketball season by visiting FloridaGators.com/tickets.
This Weekend on Campus
Friday, March 7
Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
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 5:00 p.m.
- Men's Basketball Gameday Parking Info
- 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 6 p.m. The game will be broadcasted on the SEC Network and on radio via the Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
- Florida Basketball Game Day Guide
- Download the Ole Miss Digital Game Program
- Got game day questions? Ask Albert
Giveaways & Promotions
- Senior Night celebration before the game honoring senior guards Alijah Martin, Walter Clayton Jr., and Will Richard.
- Crumbl cookies for the first 250 UF students in line, and Mi Apa coffee for the first 300 students in line.
- Dunking Gator tank top giveaway for the first 1,000 UF students.
- Alligator Alley in the Practice Court (Between Gates 3 & 4): Check out interactive activities, games, and a special t-shirt giveaway by Florida Dairy Farmers while supplies last before the game.
- Halftime Ceremony: Honoring senior Cheerleaders, Dazzlers, mascots, and members of the Gator Basketball Pep Band.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Ole Miss game are sold out, but fans can still purchase verified resale tickets by clicking here. You can now place deposits for the 2025-26 men's basketball season by visiting FloridaGators.com/tickets.
- Student Tickets: Beginning at 5 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, the game vs. Ole Miss 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
Friday, March 7
- Women's Golf - Gators Invitational - 8:30 a.m. / Free Admission | Mark Bostick Golf Course
- Women's Tennis vs. Texas - 5 p.m. | Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- #7 Baseball vs. Harvard - 6:30 p.m. / Belt bags for the first 500 UF students courtesy of American Campus Communities / Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
Saturday, March 8
- Women's Golf - Gators Invitational - 8:30 a.m. / Free Admission | Mark Bostick Golf Course
- #9 Women's Lacrosse vs. #15 Loyola - Noon / Alumni Weekend: Postgame Autograph Session / Free Admission | Donald R. Dizney Stadium
- #7 Baseball vs. Harvard - 3 p.m. / Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
Sunday, March 9
- Women's Tennis vs. Texas A&M - Noon | Long sleeve t-shirt giveaway for the first 100 fans / Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- #7 Baseball vs. Harvard - 1 p.m. / Gators eye black stickers for the first 500 kids, 12 & under / Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
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Alex Condon Media Availability 9-22-25
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