UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COMMUNICATIONS
Thursday Nov. 10, 2022
Florida-South Carolina: What You Need to Know
The Gators are back at the Swamp this weekend and here is everything you need to know
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gators return The Swamp Saturday to close their 2022 home schedule as they play host to the South Carolina Gamecocks in front of a sold-out crowd with a 4 p.m. kickoff. UF will celebrate its seniors and will honor military members, veterans and first responders during this year’s Saluting Those to Serve game, presented by Vystar Credit Union.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and to add their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> to their digital wallet prior to heading to the stadium for faster and more efficient gate access.
Welcome Back to the Swamp!
* Gator Walk begins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
* Enjoy an enhanced team entrance with fireworks, flame towers, lights and smoke on the field.
* Check out the Interactive 360 video booth outside Gate 1 prior to the game.
* Reconfigured video board displays provide a fan-friendly layout.
* Gators Always, Swamp Open, & Thunderstruck videos have a new look this season.
* Help us celebrate the 2022 Senior Class<https://floridagators.com/news/2022/11/9/football-gators-seniors-to-be-recognized-saturday.aspx>.
* UF ROTC Members are South Carolina “Mr. Two Bits<https://floridagators.com/news/2022/11/8/football-saluting-those-who-serve-two-bits-style-nov-8-2022.aspx>.”
* UF will honor military, veterans and first responders during this year’s Saluting Those to Serve game.
* Members of Florida’s 1992 and 1997 football teams<https://floridagators.com/news/2022/10/13/1992-1997-football-teams-returning-to-the-swamp.aspx> will be recognized during the first-quarter break.
* Enter<https://gators5050.com/> the Gators 50|50 Raffle.
* Be part of the new Gator Lights Show<https://floridagators.com/news/2022/9/16/football-light-up-the-swamp-with-the-new-gator-lights-show.aspx> during “I Won’t Back Down” in the third-quarter break.
Know Before You Go
* Arrive early as general public gates open at 2:30 p.m.
* Premium location entrances will open at 2 p.m.
* Fans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx>.
* Don’t Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
* Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy pregame activities.
* Kickoff is at 4 p.m.
Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 2:30 p.m. this weekend, while premium areas will open at 2 p.m. For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.
Fan Fest will be located on the lawn outside Gate 2 of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center from 1-4 p.m. Fans can enjoy live music, a live broadcast of the Gators Sports Network pregame show as well as sponsorship giveaways.
Check out the interactive 360 video booth outside Gate 1 before heading to the north lawn to welcome the team at Gator Walk, which is set to begin approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
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, including Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gators Marching Band and team entrance. Gators Always, Swamp Open, & Thunderstruck videos have a new look this season.
This season fans can experience an enhanced team entrance with fireworks, flame towers, lights and smoke on the field. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium also now features reconfigured video board displays, providing a fan-friendly layout with additional stats, out of town scores, and game day information.
Gators 50|50 Raffle
Fans can enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle beginning at 8 a.m. every Wednesday prior to home games and up until the end of the third quarter. The winner takes half of the jackpot and the other half goes to Gator Boosters to support Gators student-athletes. Fans must be in the state of Florida at the time of entry.
ENTER THE GATORS 50|50 RAFFLE NOW<https://gators5050.com/>
Food & Concessions
The Moschellas Food Court on the West side of the stadium provides a variety of food options, including Classic Italian, Moschellas Special, Chicken Spady and Caprese Sub sandwiches. Additionally, fans can enjoy jumbo cookies, kettle corn, caramel corn and candy, as well as a variety of beers.
Concession areas are also conveniently located in the North end of the stadium near the two helixes. Fans can enjoy Dippin’ Dots, BBQ, sausage and peppers, burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, cheese steak and loaded nachos. Beverages include, 24oz Bud Light, Lite, and the new pineapple High Noon, along with nonalcoholic beverages.
Fans will also be able to enjoy Tijuana Flats again this season, serving tacos, loaded nachos, and chips with guacamole and salsa.
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
* Cook Boys BBQ
* May Flower
* Big Lee’s
* Fat Tiki
* Cajun Knights Fusion Cuisine
* B’z Gelati
The trucks will open at 1 p.m.
Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/sportshop.aspx> to gear up with the latest Gators swag.
MORE PRE-GAME FESTIVITY INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_gameday_pre_game_.aspx>
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<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-transit/id1401505196> | Google Pay<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.passportparking.mobile.transit.baseapp&hl=en_US&gl=US>).
* Don’t Wait Until the Gate: For faster, more efficient gate access, log into your ticket account and add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay account. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium. (Learn How<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx>)
* Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
For ticketing assistance on game day, fans should visit the ticket office located at Gate 1 of the O’Connell Center which opens 3 hours prior to kickoff.
Parking on Gameday
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App<http://www.waze.com/?DB_OEM_ID=5200> 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<http://www.waze.com/?DB_OEM_ID=5200> will provide the best-available route to the entrance of the destination.
* Eligible accounts will receive physical passes in the mail. For more information contact (352) 375-4683 ext. 5000
* Fan should be aware of road closures around campus for game day festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx#roadclosures>)
Limited number of lots that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These lots fill up quickly. Parking on the grass and sidewalks is NOT permitted and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.
MORE PARKING INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx>
Shuttles
As public parking lots are very limited around the stadium, fans can take advantage of the available shuttles<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_shuttles_.aspx>. Game ride tickets can be purchased using the PASSPORT Transit app (App Store<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-transit/id1401505196> | Google Pay<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.passportparking.mobile.transit.baseapp&hl=en_US&gl=US>) 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<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_shuttles_.aspx>
Campus Access
The following restrictions go into effect three hours prior to kickoff.
* There will be no gameday traffic allowed into campus through Newell Drive and Archer Road (East of UF Health Shand Hospital)
* Museum Road from Hull Road, in addition to Radio Road from Southwest 34th Street, onto Museum Road will closed and become a shuttle lane three hours before kickoff.
* If you are trying access Gale Lemerand Drive north of Museum Road, you will need a parking pass starting four hours before the game.
* West University Avenue closes three hours prior to kickoff from Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 17th Street.
Fans should also be aware that Fletcher Drive is no longer a two-way street. Turning south from University Avenue is not permitted.
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.
Fans can bring one commercially produced (ex. Aquafina) empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.
MORE HYDRATION & COOLING INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_gameday_heat_guide_.aspx>
Restrooms
Inside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map<https://floridagators.com/documents/2020/9/22/2020_BenHillGriffin_Stadium_Map.pdf>.
Outside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms located across campus, starting at 8 a.m.
* Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
* James G. Pressly Stadium
* Flavet Field Restroom building
* Reitz Union
* UF Law School – Starting at noon
* Stephen C. O’Connell Center – Starting at 10:30 a.m.
Mobile Restroom Units will also be available throughout campus, starting at 9 a.m. on game day.
* Parking Garage 109
* Parking Garage 114
* UF Library West
* UF Music Building
* North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gator Walk Village
* RV City at Condron Family Ballpark — Open for RV City users starting Friday after 4 p.m.
For a map of restrooms around campus, click here<https://floridagators.com/documents/2021/10/5/2021_Gameday_Restrooms_Map.pdf>.
Family Restrooms are for those fans with small children and guests with disabilities, and are located on the West side of the Stadium inside the Gate 2 corridor between sections 6 and 8, and behind section 15. Prior to kickoff and before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize the restrooms inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Baby Changing Stations are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
* North End Zone: Gate 8 (Women’s) & Gate 7 (Men’s)
* South End Zone: Gate 18 (Men’s)
* East Side: Section 36 (Women’s) & Section 40 (Men’s)
* West Side: Gate 2 (Men’s & Women’s)
In-Game Experience and Traditions
The Swamp is home to one of the most unique environments in college football. Once in their seats, fans will be able to experience and take part in the traditions that make Gator Nation on of the most exciting fanbases in college football:
I Won’t Back Down
Florida Gators fans honor Gainesville, Florida, native Tom Petty in between the third and fourth quarters by singing “I Won’t Back Down,” one of the late artist’s biggest hits. The song first played on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, against the LSU Tigers in which 90,000 fans sang along.
UF Marching Band
It’s important to arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so as to not miss out on the performance by the University of Florida’s Fightin’ Gator Marching Band.
Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp’s most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity “Mr. Two Bits” cheer. UF ROTC Members are South Carolina “Mr. Two Bits<https://floridagators.com/news/2022/11/8/football-saluting-those-who-serve-two-bits-style-nov-8-2022.aspx>.”
MORE TRADITIONS INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_traditions_.aspx>
Saluting Those Who Serve
The UAA will honor members of the armed forces, veterans and local first responders as part of Florida’s annual ‘Saluting Those Who Serve’ game, presented by Vystar Credit Union.
Senior Day
Eighteen Florida football players will take part in Senior Day festivities this weekend. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as Senior Day ceremonies are set to begin at approximately 3:50 p.m.
SENIOR DAY INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/news/2022/11/9/football-gators-seniors-to-be-recognized-saturday.aspx>
