The home-opener will be available on streaming platforms, with audio broadcast available in multiple formats.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators host the LIU Sharks in the first game of the 2025 season for 352 Community Day presented by Regions. Kickoff for the game is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The home-opener is the 13th straight sellout and 17th overall under head coach Billy Napier. Four games were sold out in in his first season, five in 2023 and all seven were sold out last season.
In August, the Gators Ticket Office announced the sellout of season tickets, while student season tickets were also sold out for the fourth-straight season under Napier and for the fifth-consecutive year.
Single-game tickets are still available for the five remaining home games in the 2025 season but are going fast. Fans can purchase tickets at FloridaGators.com<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/football-single-game-tickets>, by calling the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683, or in person at Gate 2 on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium<https://maps.app.goo.gl/S1sbBWob7czv9nSB8>.
Ticketmaster.com<https://ticketmaster.com/> is the only verified resale partner of the Florida Gators. Fans are urged to avoid purchasing tickets from unauthorized secondary ticketing sites or individuals they do not know. Click here<https://floridagators.com/sports/2024/7/30/counterfeit-tickets.aspx> for tips on how to verify tickets are from a legitimate source.
TV
ESPN+ / SECN+
Streaming
ESPN+<https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/317da084-87a3-4a7b-9ccc-535996633d49> / SECN+ <https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/317da084-87a3-4a7b-9ccc-535996633d49>
Broadcast Talent
Play-by-Play: Jay Alter
Analyst: Rocky Bolman
Reporter: Stephanie Otey
Radio
Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD (Station List<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/11/_radio_affiliates_.aspx>)
Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 3:30 p.m.
SiriusXM 119 or 191 | SiriusXM App<https://siriusxm.us/SXM972>
Home Radio Broadcast Talent
Play-by-Play: Sean Kelley
Analyst: Shane Matthews
Reporter: Tate Casey
Live Audio
ESPN Gainesville – WRUF<https://www.wruf.com/listen-live/> | The Varsity Network
TV Replays
Thurs. 9/4 – 12:00 p.m. ET – SEC Network
*All Times Eastern
Follow on Social Media:
In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
Twitter
@GatorsFB<https://twitter.com/GatorsFB> – Graphics, Photos, Highlights & Information
@GatorsScott<https://twitter.com/gatorsscott> – News, Analysis & Play-by-Play Updates
@GatorsChris<https://twitter.com/gatorschris> – News, Analysis & Play-by-Play Updates
@FloridaGators<https://twitter.com/floridagators> – Shared & Original Content and Fan Information
Facebook.com/GatorsFB<https://www.facebook.com/GatorsFB/> – Highlights, Graphics, Interviews, News & Information
@GatorsFB<https://www.instagram.com/GatorsFB/> – Photos & Highlights
**Check out the @GatorsFB Instagram Story throughout the entire week.
FloridaGators.com
Scott Carter<https://floridagators.com/staff-directory/scott-carter/62>’s Opening Kickoff, Powered by Ticketmaster
In-Game Scoreboard via Scott Carter<https://floridagators.com/staff-directory/scott-carter/62>
Chris Harry<https://floridagators.com/staff-directory/chris-harry/66>’s Quick Slant
Complete Game Story with Quotes via Chris Harry<https://floridagators.com/staff-directory/chris-harry/66>
Column of Florida-LIU via Scott Carter<https://floridagators.com/staff-directory/scott-carter/62>
###
