Gainesville, Fla. – ESPN and the Southeastern Conference announced the inaugural game at Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field will be telecast live via SEC Network, with the first pitch of No. 1 Florida’s season-opening game against No. 21 Miami set for 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19.
First pitch for the Saturday and Sunday games will both be 1 p.m., with live streaming available via SECNetwork + and the ESPN app. All three games will also feature radio broadcasts via ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF.
The Gators, who are the unanimous preseason No. 1 team, have won 15 of their last 18 games against Miami, including last year’s sweep of the then-No. 1 Hurricanes in Coral Gables. Last year’s series marked Florida’s fourth sweep of the Hurricanes under head coach Kevin O’Sullivan, and the Gators have won each of the last six regular-season series. Florida’s overall record against Miami under Coach O’Sullivan is 34-13.
Ticket Information for Miami Series
All three games of the Miami series are sold out.
For those with tickets to the game, as a reminder, mobile ticketing is required. There will be two ways to access your tickets:
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COVID-19 Protocols
The safety of our student-athletes, staff and fans remains our top priority. With the guidance of UF Health and the SEC Medical Taskforce, fans will see new guidelines, signage, and enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the ballpark. To comply with physical distancing requirements, all of our pods of seats are 6 feet apart, including the Berm and Grove areas. In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking while seated or at standing tables.
To comply with physical distancing requirements, Florida Ballpark will host approximately 1,700 fans per game.
Parking / Shuttle Information
General Parking is available in the west lot of Florida Ballpark and the Fifield parking lot located directly across Hull Road. Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Florida Ballpark west lot with a valid Disabled Placard.
Fans can follow this link<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__floridagators.com_EventParking&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=5HBHCSXPclwdIpg8Y8mnZ2HhwiZWku3T6WtZ8a0LJHw&s=ZWYDPQ_8QVBS_Z4tCKPblhqawieHQrJJon2aMTKmRMI&e= > to an interactive parking map.
There will be a free shuttle service provided to and from the Fifield parking lot each day of the Miami series.
Entry Gates / Ticket Office Opening Times
Florida Ballpark’s five entry gates will open 1 hour prior to first pitch this season. The Gators Ticket Office game day box office will open 1.5 hours prior to first pitch and is located between Gates 1 & 2.
