Brendan Lawson (right) attempts to tag out Nic Partridge (left) during the Gators' practice on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Ethan Caruso
Fall Ball: Gators Prepare for Exhibition in Tampa
Monday, October 12, 2026 | Baseball
After an off day on Monday, Florida practices fromTuesday-Thursday before facing USF in Tampa, Fla. on Friday.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The third week of fall baseball will see the Gators tune up with three practices prior to their first exhibition game on Friday against South Florida, set for 6:30 p.m. in Tampa, Fla.
Following an off day on Monday, Florida practices at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Gators then hit the road to take on South Florida on Friday, Oct. 16 at George M. Steinbrenner Field – the home of the Tampa Tarpons, Single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. UF students and Florida fans are encouraged to purchase tickets through a team-specific link.
All fall practices and scrimmages are open to the public. Fans can access the concourse through Gate 3 of Condron Family Ballpark (located directly behind home plate).
Below is the full practice schedule for week three. All practice and approximate scrimmage times are subject to change.
*Scrimmages typically begin approximately 90 minutes to two hours into each practice
Additionally, Florida's fall season features a total of five exhibition games against four collegiate opponents in October and November.
Entering the 2027 season, the Gators have advanced to a nation-high, 18-consecutive NCAA Tournaments dating back to Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan's debut campaign in 2008. Although Florida leads the country with nine trips to the College World Series in the last 17 years, the Orange & Blue is looking to return to Omaha for the first time since making back-to-back appearances from 2023-24.
Stay informed on all the most-recent news on Florida baseball by checking FloridaGators.com and following @GatorsBB on social media.
2027 Season Ticket Information
Place a deposit to secure your spot for new season tickets at Condron Family Ballpark for the 2027 baseball season here. Returning season ticket holders from the 2026 season DO NOT need to place a deposit. Your seats are being held for you and renewal information will be sent at a later date. The Gator Ticket Office can be contacted at (352) 375-4683.
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Following an off day on Monday, Florida practices at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Gators then hit the road to take on South Florida on Friday, Oct. 16 at George M. Steinbrenner Field – the home of the Tampa Tarpons, Single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. UF students and Florida fans are encouraged to purchase tickets through a team-specific link.
All fall practices and scrimmages are open to the public. Fans can access the concourse through Gate 3 of Condron Family Ballpark (located directly behind home plate).
Below is the full practice schedule for week three. All practice and approximate scrimmage times are subject to change.
| Date | Practice | Scrimmage |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 12 | OFF | OFF |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 2:00 PM | NONE |
| Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 2:00 PM | ~3:00 PM |
| Thursday, Oct. 1 | 2:00 PM | NONE |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | GAME DAY | 6:30 PM vs. USF (Tampa, Fla.) |
Additionally, Florida's fall season features a total of five exhibition games against four collegiate opponents in October and November.
| Important Fall Dates | ||
| Friday, Oct. 16 | 6:30 PM | Florida vs. USF (George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.) |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2:00 PM | Florida vs. Troy (Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Fla.) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 5:30 PM | Florida vs. Ontario Blue Jays (Gainesville, Fla.) |
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | 2:00 PM | Florida vs. Mercer (Gainesville, Fla.) |
| Sunday, Nov. 8 | 10:00 AM | Florida vs. Air Force (Gainesville, Fla.) |
Entering the 2027 season, the Gators have advanced to a nation-high, 18-consecutive NCAA Tournaments dating back to Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan's debut campaign in 2008. Although Florida leads the country with nine trips to the College World Series in the last 17 years, the Orange & Blue is looking to return to Omaha for the first time since making back-to-back appearances from 2023-24.
Stay informed on all the most-recent news on Florida baseball by checking FloridaGators.com and following @GatorsBB on social media.
2027 Season Ticket Information
Place a deposit to secure your spot for new season tickets at Condron Family Ballpark for the 2027 baseball season here. Returning season ticket holders from the 2026 season DO NOT need to place a deposit. Your seats are being held for you and renewal information will be sent at a later date. The Gator Ticket Office can be contacted at (352) 375-4683.
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