Catcher Eddie Marshall receives a pitch during the Gators' fall exhibition against the Ontario Blue Jays on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Ethan Caruso
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Baseball
First pitch of Florida’s fall game vs. Mercer on Nov. 1 has been adjusted due to potential weather.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida's upcoming fall baseball exhibition contest against Mercer on Sunday, Nov. 1 has been bumped up to a 12 p.m. first pitch time in an attempt to avoid potential inclement weather.
The Gators and Bears are scheduled to play 12 innings with a 30-minute break at the end of six frames. Admission to all home exhibition games at Condron Family Ballpark is free as Gates 1 and 3 will open to the public one hour prior to first pitch.
One of the primary concessions stands behind home plate and the drink stand on the third-base side of the main concourse will be open for all three fall exhibition games. Outside food and drink will also be permitted.
Additionally, Florida's fall season features one remaining home exhibition after this week: Sunday, Nov. 8 vs. Air Force. First pitch is set for 11 a.m. and is free to attend for all fans.
Florida's updated schedule for its remaining fall ball exhibition games can be found below.
The Gators are 3-0 in exhibition games this fall, having defeated South Florida (W, 10-6), Troy (W, 15-5) and the Ontario Blue Jays (W, 7-4) by a combined margin of 32-15.
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.
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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The Gators and Bears are scheduled to play 12 innings with a 30-minute break at the end of six frames. Admission to all home exhibition games at Condron Family Ballpark is free as Gates 1 and 3 will open to the public one hour prior to first pitch.
One of the primary concessions stands behind home plate and the drink stand on the third-base side of the main concourse will be open for all three fall exhibition games. Outside food and drink will also be permitted.
Additionally, Florida's fall season features one remaining home exhibition after this week: Sunday, Nov. 8 vs. Air Force. First pitch is set for 11 a.m. and is free to attend for all fans.
Florida's updated schedule for its remaining fall ball exhibition games can be found below.
| Date | Time | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | 12:00 PM | Mercer (12 inn.) |
| Sunday, Nov. 8 | 11:00 AM | Air Force (12 inn.) |
The Gators are 3-0 in exhibition games this fall, having defeated South Florida (W, 10-6), Troy (W, 15-5) and the Ontario Blue Jays (W, 7-4) by a combined margin of 32-15.
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.
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.
Stay informed on all the most-recent news on Florida baseball by checking FloridaGators.com and following @GatorsBB on social media.
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