The Gators are slated for 10 nonconference matches during the 2025 season.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida volleyball announced its 2025 nonconference schedule on Tuesday, which marks the Gators’ first season under new leadership of head coach Ryan Theis.
The schedule includes 10 matchups and features a blend of contests held throughout Florida and the Midwest. The Gators play three matches inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, while making appearances in Nebraska, Wisconsin, Ohio and North Carolina for one or more matches.
Florida will open its 2025 season against Sanford and Pittsburgh at the AVCA First Serve in Lincoln, NE on Friday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 24 before welcoming Norfolk State to the O’Dome for the Gators home opener on Sunday, Aug. 31.
Florida hosts Baylor on Sunday, Sept. 14, as the Bears make their first appearance in Gainesville since 2021. The Gators last home match of the season, which also serves as senior day, features a visit from in-state opponent UNF on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Florida fans will have the opportunity to cheer for the Gators in Tampa on Sunday, Sept. 2 when UF takes on South Florida.
The Gators face Big Ten opponent Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Sept. 7, before traveling to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the SEC vs. ACC Showdown at the Net Challenge on Sept. 9.
Theis makes his return to Marquette on Friday, Sept. 19, for a matchup against the Golden Eagles. The Gators close out their Wisconsin tour in Madison on Sept. 21 when they go head-to-head with the Badgers at the Kohl Center.
Times and television information will be announced at a later date.
2025 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets will go on sale Thursday, June 12.
Place a $25 deposit per season ticket to ensure you are at the front of the line when season tickets go on sale. Fans can sign up to be contacted when 2025 ticket information is announced through the link included below. Returning season ticket holders from the 2024 season do not need to place a deposit. Your seats are being held for you and renewal information will be sent to you at a later date.
Place your deposit: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gators/en/buy/2025gatorsvolleyballdeposits
Sign up: https://cloud.e.floridagators.com/ticket-interest-form?sport=volleyball
2025 Nonconference Schedule
Date
Day
Opponent
Location
Aug. 17
Sunday
Orange & Blue Scrimmage
Gainesville, FL
Aug. 22
Friday
Stanford
Lincoln, NE
Aug. 24
Sunday
Pittsburgh
Lincoln, NE
Aug. 31
Sunday
Norfolk
Gainesville, FL
Sept. 2
Tuesday
South Florida
Tampa, FL
Sept. 7
Sunday
Ohio State
Colmbus, Ohio
Sept. 9
Tuesday
North Carolina (SEC vs. ACC Showdown at the Net Challenge)
Chapel Hill, NC
Sept. 14
Sunday
Baylor
Gainesville, FL
Sept. 19
Friday
Marquette
Milwaukee, WI
Sept. 21
Sunday
Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Nov. 29
Saturday
UNF
Gainesville, FL
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