Florida received eight first-place votes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida men’s basketball ranks third in the Associated Press preseason poll, released on Monday.
This marks the second time in program history that Florida has received a top-five preseason ranking (No. 1, 2006-07) and the 14th time opening a season in the top 10.
The Gators have nine games scheduled against eight preseason AP top-25 opponents, with a potential 10th game vs. Wisconsin at the Rady Children’s Invitational. Six additional 2025-26 opponents are receiving votes in the poll.
The Gators tip the 2025-26 season against 13th-ranked Arizona at the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Nov. 3.
AP Preseason Top 25
First-place votes in parentheses
1. Purdue (35)
2. Houston (16)
3. Florida (8)
4. UConn (2)*
5. St. John’s
6. Duke*
7. Michigan
8. BYU
9. Kentucky*
10. Texas Tech
11. Louisville
12. UCLA
13. Arizona*
14. Arkansas*
15. Alabama*
16. Iowa State
17. Illinois
18. Tennessee*
19. Kansas
20. Auburn*
21. Gonzaga
22. Michigan State
23. Creighton
24. Wisconsin^
25. North Carolina
Receiving votes: NC State, Oregon, San Diego St., Texas*, Ohio St., Kansas St., Ole Miss*, Missouri*, Vanderbilt*, Mississippi St.*, Oklahoma*, Baylor
*2025-26 Opponent; ^Potential Rady Children’s Invitational Opponent
Florida’s Preseason AP Rankings
1968-69
19
1987-88
14
1988-89
15
1989-90
23
1994-95
10
1999-2000
8
2000-01
11
2001-02
6
2002-03
7
2003-04
8
2004-05
23
2006-07
1
2008-09
19
2010-11
9
2011-12
8
2012-13
10
2013-14
10
2014-15
7
2017-18
8
2019-20
6
2024-25
21
2025-26
3
2025-26 Florida Men’s Basketball Ticket Information
Traditional season tickets are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Arena Pass
Although traditional season tickets that include Booster contributions are sold out, Arena Passes<https://shorturl.at/eVQ7t> for the 2025-26 season are still available. For $450, fans will receive tickets to all 15 home games with no Booster contribution required. The Arena Pass offers a different seating location for each game, giving fans a fresh experience every time inside the O’Dome. Seat assignments are randomly generated each game week, and fans can link accounts for the entire season or purchase single-game guest passes to sit with friends.
All Gators Weekend Pack
The All Gators Weekend<https://www.gofevo.com/event/Allgators2> Pack is now available, which includes the Florida men’s basketball game against Merrimack on Friday, November 21, and the Florida football game against Tennessee on Saturday, November 22, for only $149 plus taxes/fees.
All fans attending the Merrimack men’s basketball game will receive a 2025 NCAA National Championship replica ring, presented by Meldon Law.
Single Games
Single-game<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/mens-basketball-single-game-tickets> and select discounted tickets will go on sale to Swamp Certified<https://www.gofevo.com/event/Mensbasketball37> members on October 10, followed by the public on-sale beginning October 14th. Become Swamp Certified today to participate in the exclusive presale ahead of October 14. It’s free and takes less than two minutes to complete.
Fans can purchase tickets at FloridaGators.com<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/mens-basketball-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/kmcpEDMhXbKTn8XNA>.
