The Gators will play the first four games of the season under the lights.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced the television selections for the first four weeks of the 2023 football season, in addition to games streamed on digital platforms.
The Gators will open the season on Aug. 31 when they travel to Salt Lake City to face Utah. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. It will be the Gators’ first trip to Utah and it will mark the second game of a home-and-home series between the two teams for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The Gators downed Utah 29-26 last year in Gainesville. Florida and Utah’s only previous meeting came in 1977 when the Gators claimed a 38-29 victory in Gainesville. UF leads the all-time series 2-0.
The Gators will then host McNeese on Sept. 9 for this year’s home opener in the Swamp. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU. The matchup will mark the first meeting between the Gators and the Cowboys.
The Tennessee Volunteers will make the trip down to Gainesville on Sept. 16 for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN. It will be the 53rd meeting between the two teams with the Gators leading the series 31-21.
Meanwhile, the matchup between UF and Charlotte on Sept. 23 will kick off at 7 p.m. on ESPN+/SECN+. The game will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
As previously announced, Florida-Georgia will kick off at 3:30 p.m<https://floridagators.com/news/2023/5/30/football-cbs-announces-game-time-for-florida-georgia.aspx>. on CBS on Oct. 28.
2023 Gators Football Announced TV/Time Schedule:
Date Opponent Network Time
August 31 at Utah ESPN 8 p.m. ET
September 9 vs. McNeese State ESPNU 7:30 p.m. ET
September 16 vs. Tennessee ESPN 7 p.m. ET
September 23 vs. Charlotte ESPN+/SECN+ 7 p.m. ET
October 28 Georgia (Jacksonville) CBS 3:30 p.m. ET
2023 FLORIDA FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS
After four sold out games in 2022, fans can now secure 2023 season seats for the six home games in The Swamp with matchups including Tennessee (Sept. 16), Arkansas (Nov. 4) and Florida State (Nov. 25). Check out the 2023 home game designations by clicking here<https://floridagators.com/news/2023/5/25/football-gators-announce-2023-home-game-designations.aspx>.
New 2023 season ticket packages are available for only $390 per ticket, plus a required Booster Contribution<https://floridagators.com/sports/2017/1/6/football-season-tickets.aspx> based on seating location. All current UF faculty & staff and recent UF graduates are entitled to special season ticket pricing. Click here<https://info.floridagators.com/FB23HQ?utm_medium=web&utm_source=pressrelease&utm_campaign=fb23&utm_content=hyperlink> for more information on season tickets and to reserve your seats today.
A variety of additional ticket options are also on sale now, including Traditional Three-Game Mini Plans, Stadium Pass Mini Plans, and Stadium Passes. Explore your options and choose the plan the best fits your needs by clicking here<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/football-mini-plans.aspx>.
Individual tickets for all six 2023 home games will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. Click here<https://floridagators.com/sports/2017/7/6/football-single-games.aspx> to be included in a special pre-sale opportunity.
For questions, contact the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683.
