Opportunity for #SwampMoment Awaits #GatorNation at #OBGame
Friday, March 22, 2019 | Football, Ticket Office
Florida’s football team will play its annual spring game inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 2019 Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Sunniland, will be a fun-filled Saturday in Gainesville with multiple food options, music, tailgating, our Swamp Alumni back in town and some Gators football.
The teams will be selected on Friday, April 12 by long time generous supporters of the program Bryan Kornblau (Team Orange) and Tommy Shannon (Team Blue). They will serve as Honorary Head Coaches for the game.
Continuing with the Orange & Blue on April 13, Gator Nation is encouraged to use #SwampMoment to capture these fun moments and lasting memories throughout the day.
Over the course of #WeChompWeekend (April 10-14), Florida's campus will feature nine different Gators sports events, highlighted by the Orange & Blue Game 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
Gators Baseball vs. South Carolina on Friday, April 12:
Gator Walk Village on the North Lawn outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will continue many of the fun amenities that Gator Nation came to enjoy last fall:
Tailgating:
Tailgate Guys
As the University of Florida continues its partnership with Tailgate Guys, there is a new offer for fans interested in tailgating at the 2019 Orange & Blue Game. Similar to the 2018 season, Gator fans can tailgate right outside of the North Endzone at the Gator Walk Village.
The mission is to provide a superior service to the game-day fan as they would for any home game in the fall.
Fans can reserve their tailgate by calling (352) 375-2222 or email UF@TailgateGuys.com. On Saturday, April 13, the tailgate lot will be open at 9:00 a.m. and close at kickoff.
Gators Food Patio
Kids Activities
Gators Experience Upgrades
2019 Schedule Poster
Game Information
#GatorsWiFi
GATES
Gates 1-4, 7, 8, 12, 15 and 18 will open at 11:30 a.m. The Skybox lobby and Evans Champions Club lobby will open at 11:30 a.m. for fans with a ticket to the luxury areas.
PARKING
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University Ave. Road Closure
Beginning at 10 a.m. on April 13, W. University Avenue will be CLOSED between Gale Lemerand Dr. and NW 17th Street. West University Avenue will remain closed until up to two hours after the conclusion of the game. Fans with parking passes to enter the O'Connell Center parking lot will be able to access those areas from the west on University Avenue.
Clear Bag Policy
In the interest of fan safety, the University of Florida Athletic Association will continue to implement a clear bag policy for the 2019 Orange & Blue Game.
Approved Bags
Empty Water Bottle
Fans are permitted to bring one (1) commercially branded (i.e. Aquafina) EMPTY plastic water bottle, no larger than 20 oz. There are several water bottle filling stations inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Non-disposable water bottles, sport bottles, Nalgene-type bottles, cans, heavy plastic, glass bottles, and thermoses are NOT permitted in the Stadium. There are 12 water bottle refill stations throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Broadcast Information:
For fans unable to make the game, tune into SEC Network Alternate Channel at 1 p.m. to see all the action. The game will also be available to stream live through the ESPN App, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and streaming devices to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. Gators fans can search for the SEC Network Alternate Channel on their local listings here.
*All Times Eastern
Follow on Social Media:
In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
2019 Season Tickets
Florida football season tickets for 2019 are now on sale.
The quickest and most efficient way to order is online by visiting "My Account" under the Gator Ticket Office tab on FloridaGators.com. Fans may also call the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 or visit the Ticket Office on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Season ticket prices for the 2019 season are $380 per seat plus required Gator Booster contribution. University of Florida recent grads and faculty and staff can purchase tickets for a reduced rate.
Beef O'Brady's Camping Trip
Beef O'Brady's is providing Gators fans the very first ever opportunity to camp overnight in the Florida's Indoor Practice Facility. This opportunity will take place after the 2019 Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Sunniland, and will be available to any fan that spends $50 at a participating neighborhood Beef O'Brady's.
This event is first-come, first-serve and is limited to just 200 campers.
As a part of this experience, fans will receive access to the Orange & Blue Game at 1 p.m., tickets to the Florida's baseball game against South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. and a dinner served by Beef O' Brady's. Campers are encouraged to bring their own camping equipment and spend the night right on campus in the Gators Indoor Football Practice Facility.
"We are excited to partner with the Gators Athletics family to provide this incredibly unique opportunity to Gators families and fans," Chief Marketing Officer of Beef O' Brady's & The Brass Tap Heather Boggs said. "This just makes the annual Orange & Blue Game weekend experience even more memorable!"
Complete Schedule for April 13:
Campers must depart the facility at 9 a.m. on April 14.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 2019 Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Sunniland, will be a fun-filled Saturday in Gainesville with multiple food options, music, tailgating, our Swamp Alumni back in town and some Gators football.
The teams will be selected on Friday, April 12 by long time generous supporters of the program Bryan Kornblau (Team Orange) and Tommy Shannon (Team Blue). They will serve as Honorary Head Coaches for the game.
Continuing with the Orange & Blue on April 13, Gator Nation is encouraged to use #SwampMoment to capture these fun moments and lasting memories throughout the day.
👆 Moment
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) February 25, 2019
👆 Opportunity
👆 Nation
👆 Memory Created
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Over the course of #WeChompWeekend (April 10-14), Florida's campus will feature nine different Gators sports events, highlighted by the Orange & Blue Game 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
Gators Baseball vs. South Carolina on Friday, April 12:
- Following the Gators football practice on Friday, April 12, Coach Dan Mullen and select football student-athletes will make their way over to McKethan Stadium for a few minutes to be recognized by the crowd and create some more excitement ahead of Saturday's Orange & Blue Game.
Gator Walk Village on the North Lawn outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will continue many of the fun amenities that Gator Nation came to enjoy last fall:
- Gator Walk
- Former players and their families will participate in Gator Walk with team
- Just as it would be on a fall Saturday, Gator Nation is encouraged to surround the team on University Ave. and on the brick path leading into BHG Stadium as the team makes its way into The Swamp.
- Amenities (10 a.m.)
- Tailgate Guys tents
- Gators Garden
- Controlled environment with appropriate oversight that includes the sale of national brand and local beer options
- This will be setup in on the North Lawn adjacent to University Ave. and include corn hole, jenga, and other tailgating types of activities.
- BUBBA Burger Fan Fest
- Beginning at 10 a.m. and running until kickoff at 1 p.m., Pepsi, Nissan, Chuy's, UF Health, Davis Chevrolet and additional sponsors will have interactive games and giveaways for fans inside the Gator Walk Village to the west of Gator Walk.
- Giveaways Include:
- Comfort Temp:
- Clear Bags, Comfort Towels, Head Bands, Plastic Hand Fans, Koozies, Lip Balm
- Davis Chevrolet:
- Clear Bags, Hand Towels, Sunglasses
- Hotels.com:
- Hats, Rally Towels
- UF Health:
- T-Shirts
- Nissan:
- Fidget Spinners, Koozies, Croakies, Cell Phone Wallets
- Sunniland:
- Orange & Blue Sunglasses
- Pepsi:
- 2oz Samples
- DHSMV:
- Sunglasses, Hand Fans, Tire Gauges, Handouts
- Tower Hill:
- Hand Sanitizer
- Canopy:
- T-Shirts, Koozies
- Pep UF:
- T-Shirts, Flyers, Pens, Phone Wallets, Lip Balm, Lanyards
- Chuy's:
- 2oz Queso Samples
- FLCU:
- Pom Poms
- FLFB:
- Hats, Koozies, Rubber Can Openers, Croakies, Drawing for TV
- Comfort Temp:
- Giveaways Include:
- Beginning at 10 a.m. and running until kickoff at 1 p.m., Pepsi, Nissan, Chuy's, UF Health, Davis Chevrolet and additional sponsors will have interactive games and giveaways for fans inside the Gator Walk Village to the west of Gator Walk.
- Big Green Egg Cookoff Contest
- Back for its second year, Big Green Egg will be hosting a cook-off for experienced grill masters. Fans will have the opportunity to taste each dish.
- Food Trucks on University Ave.
- Gator Nation can expect multiple food trucks on University Ave. prior to kickoff on Saturday. They'll start serving food at 11 a.m. and conclude sales at halftime.
- List of Food Trucks:
- Soup To Nuts
- Mayflower Cellars
- Cilantro Tacos
- Kona Ice
- Monsta Lobsta
- B'z Gelati
- Rollin Smoke BBQ
- List of Food Trucks:
- Gator Nation can expect multiple food trucks on University Ave. prior to kickoff on Saturday. They'll start serving food at 11 a.m. and conclude sales at halftime.
- Concert Stage & LIVE Music
- Fans can expect to hear music from Driveaway on the North Lawn from 10:45 -- 11:30 a.m. and again from 12 -- 12:45 p.m.
- During their brief intermission, the Gators football team will be going through Gator Walk and Coach Dan Mullen will address the crowd.
- Fans can expect to hear music from Driveaway on the North Lawn from 10:45 -- 11:30 a.m. and again from 12 -- 12:45 p.m.
- Gators SportShop
- There will be a tent open between Gates 3 & 4 just as there are for games in the fall. In addition, the Gators SportsShop located at Gate 9 will have a sidewalk sale inside the gate. Fans can expect as many as eight racks of clearance merchandise at these locations.
Tailgating:
- Fans can expect the experience of a real Gators gameday and tailgate how they would for a regular season game in the fall. With that, the UAA is offering a landrush opportunity for fans to use the eastside of the Gator Walk Village on the North Lawn.
- Rules:
- Opens on Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
- All fans interested in claiming a spot can leave a 10x10 tent frame in one of the rows marked by UF
- The University of Florida and University Athletic Association are not responsible for tailgating supplies and tents left overnight on Friday.
- In addition, tents left unattended that become damaged by inclement weather or become a safety hazard are subject to be moved by UAA personnel.
- The University of Florida and University Athletic Association are not responsible for tailgating supplies and tents left overnight on Friday.
- Fans are able to bring all necessary tailgating supplies starting at 6 a.m. on April 13
- All tailgating supplies must be removed by 8 p.m. on April 13
- Fans are reminded that W. University Ave. closes at 10 AM on Saturday, April 13 for vehicular traffic and Gale Lemerand Dr. will have restricted vehicle access beginning at 9 a.m. on April 13 and closed at 10:30 a.m.
- Rules:
Tailgate Guys
As the University of Florida continues its partnership with Tailgate Guys, there is a new offer for fans interested in tailgating at the 2019 Orange & Blue Game. Similar to the 2018 season, Gator fans can tailgate right outside of the North Endzone at the Gator Walk Village.
The mission is to provide a superior service to the game-day fan as they would for any home game in the fall.
Fans can reserve their tailgate by calling (352) 375-2222 or email UF@TailgateGuys.com. On Saturday, April 13, the tailgate lot will be open at 9:00 a.m. and close at kickoff.
Gators Food Patio
- Located by Gate 1, just outside the main concourse, the Gators Food Patio provides fans and visitors with additional food options inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
- Jersey Mike's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Gator BTW, Mi Apa Latin Café and for the first time Chick-fil-A will compose of the Gators Food Patio's options on Saturday, April 13.
- Stands will remain open until midway through the third quarter.
Kids Activities
- Located by the Gators Food Patio, just outside the main concourse, young Gators fans can enhance their experience with face-painters.
Gators Experience Upgrades
- Fans will have the opportunity to purchase club area seating for the Orange & Blue Game through Gators Upgrades.
2019 Schedule Poster
- The 2019 schedule poster will be available for pickup on Saturday at the game.
Game Information
- The Gators will enter the field for the game through the SEZ tunnel just as they would for a game in the fall
- The teams will have split with #TeamOrange and #TeamBlue
- The format of the game will be four quarters, with the first half running similar to a regular game
- The second half will feature a running clock in order to finish the contest by 3 p.m.
- The Pride of the Sunshine -- Florida's Marching Band will be in attendance and play throughout the game from the stands.
#GatorsWiFi
- Thanks to #GatorsWiFi additions last fall, fans and visitors will be able to save their valuable mobile data while sharing their game day experience online.
- In continued efforts to prepare the new #GatorsWiFi network for the fall, installation has been completed in numerous areas of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and it will be available for fans on Saturday, April 13.
- Give it a test during the #OBGame and let us know how it works for you! Tweet using #GatorsWiFi to submit feedback to our staff.
GATES
Gates 1-4, 7, 8, 12, 15 and 18 will open at 11:30 a.m. The Skybox lobby and Evans Champions Club lobby will open at 11:30 a.m. for fans with a ticket to the luxury areas.
PARKING
- All parking on campus will be open and available starting at 8 a.m., which is consistent with the time that lots open on a fall game day.
- Public parking lots are very limited around the Stadium. All lots that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. As always, parking on the grass and sidewalks is NOT permitted and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.
- Flavet Field will be available for parking for the Orange & Blue Game presented by Sunniland and the baseball game taking place on Saturday, April 13.
- In an effort to tighten security around the stadium, starting 2.5 hours prior to kickoff, no vehicular traffic will be allowed on Lemerand Drive between University Avenue and Stadium Road. The closure will remain in effect until the end of the game.
- The reserved parking on campus is a benefit for Gator Boosters at the Scholarship Partner contribution level and above. Those boosters will receive an email to RSVP and request a parking pass by a specific deadline date.
- Lots 1, 2, 3, S & T.
Download Map
University Ave. Road Closure
Beginning at 10 a.m. on April 13, W. University Avenue will be CLOSED between Gale Lemerand Dr. and NW 17th Street. West University Avenue will remain closed until up to two hours after the conclusion of the game. Fans with parking passes to enter the O'Connell Center parking lot will be able to access those areas from the west on University Avenue.
Clear Bag Policy
In the interest of fan safety, the University of Florida Athletic Association will continue to implement a clear bag policy for the 2019 Orange & Blue Game.
Approved Bags
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- A logo no larger than 4.5"x 3.4" can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
- One-gallon clear, re-sealable plastic storage bag
- Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5"x6.5", approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
- Medically necessary items (after proper inspection)
Empty Water Bottle
Fans are permitted to bring one (1) commercially branded (i.e. Aquafina) EMPTY plastic water bottle, no larger than 20 oz. There are several water bottle filling stations inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Non-disposable water bottles, sport bottles, Nalgene-type bottles, cans, heavy plastic, glass bottles, and thermoses are NOT permitted in the Stadium. There are 12 water bottle refill stations throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Broadcast Information:
For fans unable to make the game, tune into SEC Network Alternate Channel at 1 p.m. to see all the action. The game will also be available to stream live through the ESPN App, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and streaming devices to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. Gators fans can search for the SEC Network Alternate Channel on their local listings here.
| TV | SEC Network Alternate |
| Live Video | ESPN App | WatchESPN.com |
| Radio | Gator IMG Sports Network (Station List) Coverage Begins at 12pm |
| Live Audio | GatorVision |
| TV Replays | April 15, 1 p.m. (SEC Network) April 17, 9 p.m. (SEC Network) April 19, 5 a.m. (SEC Network) May 2, 9 a.m. (SEC Network) May 7, 9 a.m. (SEC Network) May 29, 1 a.m. (SEC Network) June 8, 6 p.m. (SEC Network) June 29, 5 p.m. (SEC Network) |
*All Times Eastern
Follow on Social Media:
In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
| @GatorsFB – Graphics, Photos, Highlights & Information @GatorsScott – News, Analysis & Play-by-Play Updates @GatorsChris – News, Analysis & Play-by-Play Updates @FloridaGators – Shared & Original Content and Fan Information |
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| Facebook.com/GatorsFB – Highlights, Graphics, Interviews, News & Information | |
| @GatorsFB – Photos & Highlights **Check out the @GatorsFB Instagram Story throughout the entire weekend |
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| FloridaGators.com | Scott Carter's Opening Kickoff, Powered by Ticketmaster #OBGame Information Postgame Stories via Scott Carter & Chris Harry |
2019 Season Tickets
Florida football season tickets for 2019 are now on sale.
The quickest and most efficient way to order is online by visiting "My Account" under the Gator Ticket Office tab on FloridaGators.com. Fans may also call the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 or visit the Ticket Office on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Season ticket prices for the 2019 season are $380 per seat plus required Gator Booster contribution. University of Florida recent grads and faculty and staff can purchase tickets for a reduced rate.
Beef O'Brady's Camping TripBeef O'Brady's is providing Gators fans the very first ever opportunity to camp overnight in the Florida's Indoor Practice Facility. This opportunity will take place after the 2019 Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Sunniland, and will be available to any fan that spends $50 at a participating neighborhood Beef O'Brady's.
This event is first-come, first-serve and is limited to just 200 campers.
As a part of this experience, fans will receive access to the Orange & Blue Game at 1 p.m., tickets to the Florida's baseball game against South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. and a dinner served by Beef O' Brady's. Campers are encouraged to bring their own camping equipment and spend the night right on campus in the Gators Indoor Football Practice Facility.
"We are excited to partner with the Gators Athletics family to provide this incredibly unique opportunity to Gators families and fans," Chief Marketing Officer of Beef O' Brady's & The Brass Tap Heather Boggs said. "This just makes the annual Orange & Blue Game weekend experience even more memorable!"
Complete Schedule for April 13:
- 10 a.m. -- BUBBA Burger Gator Fan Fest
- 1 p.m. -- Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Sunniland
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. -- Campers check-in at Indoor Practice Facilitynnorth entrance
- 3:30 p.m. -- Gators Baseball vs South Carolina at McKethan Stadium
- 6 p.m. -- Dinner served by Beef O'Brady's in the Indoor Practice Facility
- 8 p.m. -- Movies & Games inside the facility
- 10 p.m. -- Lights out
Campers must depart the facility at 9 a.m. on April 14.
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