Facilities Master Plan

Football Training Center HOK Render - Exterior Entry

Gators to Name New Football Facility after Heavener

Florida Ballpark Project Updates

We want to invest wisely in our infrastructure to enhance our student-athlete and fan experiences. And we want to make sure that we are making the best long-term decisions to create championship experiences with integrity for all of those that touch our programs. Our athletic department is consistently among the top five in the nation, and it is our intent that our facilities mirror that.

Scott Stricklin
Athletic Director

Phase 1

Indoor Practice Facility

In 2015, Florida added a fully air conditioned practice facility that features a 120-yard synthetic turf football field with camera platforms, video work room, equipment storage and restrooms. The project broke ground in February of 2015 and was completed in August of 2015.

Otis Hawkins Center

A $25 million project that added a state-of-the-art facility aimed at providing an unparalleled experience for nearly 500 Gator student-athletes. The project broke ground in March of 2015 and was completed in June of 2016.

Gators Open Doors to New Era with Launch of Otis Hawkins Center at Farrior Hall
June 27, 2016

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Renovation

The Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center underwent a $64.5 million dollar renovation that added a new concourse, concession stands and shopping locations, new video boards, and premium seating. The project broke ground in April of 2016 and was completed in December of 2016.

Open for Business: Gators Move into O’Dome
December 20, 2016

Phase 2

Softball Stadium Renovations

The estimated $15 million renovation to softball's Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium began in the summer of 2018 and was completed February 2019. Renovations included a 360-degree open concourse, shade structures for fans and an elevated press box. There are modern student-athlete and staff amenities, such as locker room and sports medicine facilities, and enhanced experiences for fans.

Project Overview

New Florida Ballpark

Construction for the estimated $65 million baseball ballpark, with an overall capacity of 7,000 with ability to add seating for up to 10,000, will begin in the February of 2019 with a completion goal for June of 2020. The first season for the new ballpark will be 2021. Home plate will face northeast with the sun behind the stadium for a cooler atmosphere for the student-athletes and fans. Enhanced concession space with new food options will also be available for fans, while student-athletes and staff will enjoy modern amenities and increased spaces.

Project Updates

Phase 3

James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center

Construction for the projected $85 million 140,000-square foot football training center will be based on site availability and currently estimated to break ground as soon as the site is available in June of 2020 with a goal for completion for December of 2021. The facility will serve as the new day-to-day home for Florida football student-athletes and staff. Florida's meeting rooms, locker room, strength and conditioning area, training room and coaches' offices will all be adjacent to the practice field, creating maximum efficiency within the program. Front lower quadrant of the building will be for all student athletes featuring a dining hall and lounge, along with outdoor activities and amenities.