Florida-Alabama: What You Need to Know
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida football team is back at The Swamp Saturday as they take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first SEC matchup of the year.
Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI, watch another game on the video scoreboards and make sure they are in place for all of the pre-game activities – Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance and team entrance.
The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides additional concession options that include:
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
The trucks will open at 12:30 p.m.
More Pre-Game Festiviy Information
To improve security, reduce the risk of ticket fraud and improve fan convenience, all tickets for Florida Gators athletic events can be accessed through a mobile device.
Fans can also still purchase season tickets that include seats for the matchup against the Crimson Tide. To order season tickets, call 352.375.4683 and select the ticket office option.
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App for Game Day to help fans avoid restricted on-campus streets and find the best route to their desired parking location. Select a lot from your mobile device or desktop computer, and the Waze App will provide the best-available route to the entrance of the destination.
More Parking Information
More Shuttle Information
Concession employees will wear gloves and masks and when applicable have plexiglass in place to reduce contact between employees and fans. Hand sanitizer readily available throughout the stadium.
- Gates Open at 1:30 p.m.
- Fans can be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet.
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy Gator Walk Village, Gators Fan Fest and welcome the team
- SEC Nation will be at the Plaza of Americas
- Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.
Gates Open 2 Hours Before Kickoff
Gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open two hours before kickoff this season. Due to Gator Walk, gates 7, 8 and 9 will open after the team enters the stadium. All other gates will be open at 1:30 p.m.Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and Gators Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI, watch another game on the video scoreboards and make sure they are in place for all of the pre-game activities – Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance and team entrance.
The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides additional concession options that include:
- Tijuana Flats
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse
- Chick-fil-A
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
- Kona Ice
- Cilantro Taco
- Monsta Lobsta
- B'z Gelati
- Big Lee's BBQ
- Mayflower Cellars
- Chili Wagon
- Popadop's Kitchen
More Pre-Game Festiviy Information
SEC Nation at The Swamp
Fans should make their way to the Plaza of Americas on Saturday Morning where SEC Network’s Marty & McGee and SEC Nation shows will be broadcasting live.- Marty & McGee Presented by Old Trapper
Hosted by Marty Smith and Ryan McGee.
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. - SEC Nation Supplemented by Aflac
Co-hosted by Gators alumna Laura Rutledge and Gators Great Tim Tebow, alongside Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers and Paul Finebaum
10 a.m. - noon
Mobile Tickets
To improve security, reduce the risk of ticket fraud and improve fan convenience, all tickets for Florida Gators athletic events can be accessed through a mobile device.
- Download the Florida Gators App (App Store | Google Play).
- Log into your ticket account and add your tickets tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Play account. (Learn How)
- Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
No Tickets? No Problem
Although this is a sold out game, fans can head to Ticket Exchange, the official resale ticket exchange of the Florida Gators, to check availability for the game and future contests.Fans can also still purchase season tickets that include seats for the matchup against the Crimson Tide. To order season tickets, call 352.375.4683 and select the ticket office option.
Commemorative Tickets
For those fans that want to immortalize their time at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, commemorative tickets are now available for order through the Florida Gators app under the Gameday Hub or the Tickets tab or online.
Parking on Gameday
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App for Game Day to help fans avoid restricted on-campus streets and find the best route to their desired parking location. Select a lot from your mobile device or desktop computer, and the Waze App will provide the best-available route to the entrance of the destination.
- Lot Numbers have Changed for 2021
- Several roads around campus will be closed for gameday festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More)
More Parking Information
Shuttles
As public parking lots are very limited around the stadium, fans can take advantage of the available shuttles. Game ride tickets can be purchased using the PASSPORT Transit app (App Store | Google Play) in advance, or on the day of the game using a credit card. Tickets can also be purchased at Park and Ride locations the day of game with cash only.More Shuttle Information
UF Health & Gators Team Up to Offer Vaccination Opportunity
Through a collaborative effort between UF Health and the Gators Athletics department, fans will have the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the Florida football team takes on Alabama. UF Health is offering a $25 Visa gift card and a free drink coupon for a vaccine. The opportunity to get the vaccine is between 12-2 p.m. inside Gate 1 at the O'Connell Center and a valid football or volleyball ticket for Saturday's matchup is needed. The drink coupon is valid at the O'Connell Center concession stand.Staying Cool & Hydrated
The environment at the Swamp can provide a unique advantage on the field. But in the stands, it is important for fans to remain cool and hydrated.- Misting stations are located throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Cooling busses are outside Gates 2 and 13
- Free cups of ice are available
- Fan’s can bring one empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.
COVID-19 Protocol
Following UF Campus COVID protocol, we expect everyone to wear a mask at all times when inside any UF facility, including our athletic facilities, even if you are vaccinated. This includes our students, faculty, staff, vendors and visitors. Disposable masks available at our Gator Guest Service kiosks if any fan are looking for one.Concession employees will wear gloves and masks and when applicable have plexiglass in place to reduce contact between employees and fans. Hand sanitizer readily available throughout the stadium.
