Florida men’s basketball hosts Georgia at the O’Connell Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 3:30 p.m., and here’s everything you need to know.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 5 Florida men’s basketball (17-2, 4-2 SEC) returns to action this Saturday in the O’Connell Center, as the Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs (14-5, 2-4 SEC) at 3:30 p.m.
Know Before You Go
* Arrive Early to Avoid Lines; general public gates (Gates 1 and 4) and the UF student gate (Gate 3) open at 2:30 p.m.
* Men’s Basketball Gameday Parking Info<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_basketball_.aspx>
* General public tickets are sold out. Shop verified resale tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.com<https://www.ticketmaster.com/florida-gators-mens-basketball-vs-university-gainesville-florida-01-18-2025/event/22006101A4BB23B1?utm_source=WEB&utm_medium=TIX&utm_campaign=MBK-SINGLE&camefrom=CFC_GATORS_WEB_TIX_MBK-SINGLE>.
* Don’t Wait Until the Gate: Fans are encouraged to add their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> and digital parking passes to their digital wallet prior to heading to the O’Dome for faster and more efficient gate access.
* All active UF students must enter through Gate 3 with a free, claimed season pass. Click here to claim your pass.<https://am.ticketmaster.com/gators/en/buy/studentpass2425> Possession of a student season pass does not guarantee entry, and admission is first-come, first-served for students who have claimed a pass.
* Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network and on radio via the Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
* Florida Basketball Game Day Guide<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_gameday_basketball_.aspx>
* Download the Georgia Digital Game Program<https://floridagators.com/MBBprogram>
* Got game day questions? Ask Albert<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_faq_.aspx>
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Giveaways & Promotions
* White Retro Fighting Gator T-Shirts: Placed on all lower bowl seats courtesy of Meldon Law<https://www.meldonlaw.com/>.
* Alligator Alley in the Practice Court (Between Gates 3 & 4): Check out all of the interactive activities, games, and giveaways before the game.
* O2B Kids<https://o2bkids.com/> Baby Race: Babies will crawl for a chance to with a prize package including $5,000 in O2B Kids tuition, a $500 stroller wagon, a $250 UF Bookstore gift card, and a signed Coach Golden basketball.
* Postgame Layups: Kids ages 12 & under can shoot layups on the court after the game, presented by Meldon Law<https://www.meldonlaw.com/>.
Ticket Information
As previously announced<https://floridagators.com/news/2025/1/10/gators-announce-a-trio-of-mens-basketball-sellouts.aspx>, tickets for the Georgia game have sold out in addition to the South Carolina (Feb. 15), Texas A&M (Mar. 1), and Ole Miss (Mar. 8) games. Limited ticket inventory remains for the Gators’ other two home dates against Vanderbilt (Feb. 4) and Oklahoma (Feb. 18). Single-game tickets can be purchased by visiting FloridaGators.com/tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/mens-basketball-tickets>, calling (352) 375-4683, or at the O’Connell Center Ticket Office (located north of Gate 1) 90 minutes before each game .
* Student Tickets: Beginning at 2:30 p.m., all students must enter Exactech Arena through Gate 3, located on the southwest side of the venue. Please note that possession of a student season pass does not guarantee entry, as all active students are eligible for a free season pass. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis for students who have claimed a pass. *Please note, the game vs. Georgia is sold out, so student capacity will be capped at the normal level.
* Verified Resale Tickets: Ticketmaster.com is the only verified resale partner for the Florida Gators. Avoid purchasing tickets from unauthorized secondary sites or unknown individuals. Click here for tips on verifying tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2024/7/30/counterfeit-tickets.aspx>.
* Will Call: Tickets can be picked up at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Ticket Office, located north of Gate 1 near the Tom & Jane Johnson Family Atrium.
This Weekend on Campus
Friday, Jan. 24
#3 Florida Gymnastics vs. #13 Georgia: 6:15 p.m.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center
· Alumni Night presented by Publix<https://www.publix.com/>
· Raising Cane’s<https://www.raisingcanes.com/> for Rowdy Reptiles: Chicken tenders for the first 500 UF students starting at 4:30 p.m. outside O’Connell Center gate 3.
· General Giveaways: Be sure to pick up 2025 Gators Gymnastics season posters, schedule magnets, and 10.0 fan cards inside Gate 1.
· O2B Kid’s<https://o2bkids.com/> Corner: Located in the practice court near Gate 4, kids can get free giveaways, temporary tattoos, play games, make posters, meet the mascots & Dazzlers, and more!
· Tickets from only $15 for this highly anticipated matchup. Click here to purchase.<https://am.ticketmaster.com/gators/en/buy/ism/R00yNTAy>
Saturday, January 25
ITA Kick-Off Weekend
Florida Women’s Tennis vs. FIU: 11:00 a.m.
* The first 100 fans will receive a free Gators Sherpa blanket.
* Free admission for everyone at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
Sunday, January 26
Florida Women’s Tennis – ITA Kick-Off Weekend Championship: 2:00 p.m.
• Free admission and complimentary 2025 schedule posters at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
