The Gators will square off vs. George Washington in their 24th Orange Bowl Classic appearance
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida men’s basketball returns to the Orange Bowl Classic on Saturday, Dec. 13, where the Gators will face George Washington. It will mark Florida’s 24th appearance in the event, which will again be held at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Fans can purchase tickets online at orangebowl.org/basketball<https://www.orangebowl.org/basketball/> or by contacting the Orange Bowl Ticket Office at (305) 341-4701 or tickets@orangebowl.org<file:///C:/Users/epuia/Desktop/tickets@orangebowl.org>. Game time and television information will be announced at a later date.
Florida holds a 19-4 record all-time in the Orange Bowl Classic, including 1-0 under head coach Todd Golden. UF’s most recent appearance in the event was an 87-76 win vs. Richmond on Dec. 14, 2023.
The Orange Bowl Classic, which is the only Division I basketball event in Broward County, will feature a doubleheader including the Gators’ matchup vs. the Revolutionaries and a Florida State-UMass meeting. The Gators have split four all-time meetings vs. George Washington, the most recent a road loss in the 2016 NIT quarterfinals.
2025-26 Men’s Basketball Season Tickets
Following a 15-1 home record, nine sellout crowds, and the highest attendance since the 2016-2017 season, the defending National Champions are set for another exciting year in the O’Dome. Season ticket packages<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/mens-basketball-season-tickets> for the 2025-2026 campaign are on sale now and selling quickly. Be sure to secure your seats while supplies last!
Florida Men’s Basketball 2025-26 Nonconference Schedule<https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule>
Nov. 3
Arizona
Las Vegas, Nev.
Hall of Fame Series
Nov. 6
Thursday
NORTH FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE
Nov. 11
Tuesday
FLORIDA STATE
GAINESVILLE
Nov. 16
Sunday
TBA
TBA
Nov. 21
Friday
MERRIMACK
GAINESVILLE
Nov. 27
Thursday
TCU/Providence/Wisconsin
San Diego, Calif.
Rady Children’s Invitational
Nov. 28
Friday
TCU/Providence/Wisconsin
San Diego, Calif.
Rady Children’s Invitational
Dec. 2
Tuesday
Duke
Durham, N.C.
ACC-SEC Challenge
Dec. 9
Tuesday
UConn
New York
Jimmy V Classic
Dec. 13
Saturday
George Washington
Sunrise, Fla.
Orange Bowl Classic
Dec. 17
Wednesday
SAINT FRANCIS
GAINESVILLE
Dec. 21
Sunday
COLGATE
GAINESVILLE
Dec. 29
Monday
DARTMOUTH
GAINESVILLE
SEC Home Opponents: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee and South Carolina
SEC Away Opponents: Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt
