Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles: What You Need to Know

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida football team is gearing up for its final home game of the 2023 season at The Swamp, facing No. 5 Florida State in a highly anticipated matchup with a 7 p.m. kickoff. Here's your essential guide to the game:

Key Details:

• Date and Time: Saturday, 7 p.m.

• Location: The Swamp, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Fla.

• Event: Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles

Pregame Festivities:

• Seniors Celebration: UF will honor its seniors, and fans are encouraged to wear blue.

• Gator Walk: Begins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.

• Special Guests: Gator Great Tim Tebow and Brandon Spikes as Florida State's "Mr. Two Bits."

• Enhanced Team Entrance: Expect flame towers, lights, and smoke on the field.

• Gatorland Fan Fest: Opens at 3 p.m. with live music, giveaways, and the chance to receive a blue Gators hand fan or orange & blue shaker.

• Refuel at "Grab N Go Gators": A new 4,000-square-foot concession store inside Gate 18.

• Social Media Engagement: Share your moments with #OnlyinTheSwamp.

• Gators 50|50 Raffle: Enter starting at 8 a.m. every Wednesday prior to home games.

Game Day Tips:

• Gates Open: General public gates at 5:30 p.m.; premium areas at 5 p.m.

• Mobile Tickets: Add to your digital wallet for efficient gate access.

• Parking: Utilize the Waze Traffic App for game day directions and road closures.

• Shuttles: Limited public parking; utilize available shuttles with tickets from the GoRTS Fares Transit app.

In-Stadium Experience:

• Grab N Go Gators: New concession store for a variety of beverages and snacks.

• Gators 50|50 Raffle: Participate for a chance to win and support Gators student-athletes.

• Hydration: Fans can bring one empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) to fill up at stadium filling stations.

• Restrooms: Multiple locations inside and outside the stadium, including mobile restroom units.

Traditions and Honors:

• "I Won't Back Down": Fans sing Tom Petty's hit between the third and fourth quarters.

• UF Marching Band: Halftime performance featuring the University of Florida's Fightin' Gator Marching Band and the Florida State University Marching Chiefs.

• Honorary Two Bits: Brandon Spikes to serve as this week’s honorary “Mr. Two Bits.”

• Tim Tebow NFF 2023 Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute: A special honor for the legendary 2023 College Football Hall of Fame electee.

Senior Day and Future Seasons:

• Senior Day: Eighteen Florida football players to be celebrated; ceremonies begin at approximately 6:55 p.m.

• 2024 Season Tickets: Secure your seat for the 2024 season with a $100 deposit.