Gators Announce 2026 Home Game Designations
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Saturdays at The Swamp are right around the corner, and the University Athletic Association (UAA) announced Thursday the themes and designations for all six home games of the 2026 football season.
Sept. 5 | Florida Atlantic | 352 Community Day presented by GFL Environment
Join the festivities as the Gators welcome local organizations and community groups from throughout the greater North Central Florida region back to Gainesville. Special ticket offers will be available for this matchup. Florida holds a 4-0 all-time record against the Owls, with the most recent game coming back in 2021.
Sept. 12 | Campbell | Championship Reunion Weekend
Each year, the UAA invites members of UF championship teams celebrating their 10-, 25-, and 50-year anniversaries to campus to be recognized and celebrated. The game against the Camels will be the first in program history for the Gators.
Sept. 26 | Ole Miss | UF Family Weekend presented by UF Health
The University of Florida welcomes all families for UF Family Weekend, which features campus-wide events including lectures, performances, and more leading up to kickoff. The Gators have won three-straight against Ole Miss, including a 24-17 win over the No. 9-ranked Rebels in The Swamp in 2024.
Oct. 10 | South Carolina | Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame & GatorMade Week presented by Renewal by Andersen
As previously announced, the Gators will host the Gamecocks for their annual Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3. First celebrated in 1916, this UF tradition continues to unite Gator Nation each year. Campus festivities will include the Gator Growl pep rally, Gator Gallop, and other special events. Florida leads the all-time series with South Carolina, 31-10-3, and have won four-straight contests at home in the series.
Prior to the game, the 2026 class of the UF Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at banquet on Friday, Oct. 9.
Additionally, GatorMade Week will spotlight the GatorMade program—a player-led, purpose-driven initiative that empowers football scholar-athletes with opportunities to learn, serve, and lead.
Nov. 7 | Oklahoma | Saluting Those Who Serve presented by VyStar Credit Union
Join us as we honor members of the armed forces, veterans, and local first responders during Florida's annual Saluting Those Who Serve game against Oklahoma. For every ticket purchased, the UAA will donate a ticket to a local military hero—up to 2,000 tickets. The Gators will play Oklahoma for the first time as a SEC opponent and for the first time in The Swamp. Overall, the series is tied at 1-1, with the in coming in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in Miami.
Nov. 21 | Vanderbilt | Senior Day presented by Regions
Arrive early as we honor Gator seniors for their contributions to the program during pregame ceremonies. In the all-time series, Florida leads 44-11-2 and have won five-straight at The Swamp.
2026 Florida Football Season Tickets
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, Season ticket packages for the 2026 season are on sale now. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
2026 Gators Stadium Pass
The Gators Stadium Pass provides guaranteed admission to all six home games of the season. Seat locations are assigned at random during the week leading up to each game, offering pass holders a unique viewing experience from different areas of the stadium. To attend games with friends, accounts may be linked for the full season, or guest passes may be purchased on a per-game basis.
Single-Game Tickets
Fans who are "Swamp Certified" will have the opportunity to receive a personalized promo code granting access to a single-game presale which starts on June 15 and will run through June 19 prior to tickets going on sale to the general public.
Sept. 5 | Florida Atlantic | 352 Community Day presented by GFL Environment
Join the festivities as the Gators welcome local organizations and community groups from throughout the greater North Central Florida region back to Gainesville. Special ticket offers will be available for this matchup. Florida holds a 4-0 all-time record against the Owls, with the most recent game coming back in 2021.
Sept. 12 | Campbell | Championship Reunion Weekend
Each year, the UAA invites members of UF championship teams celebrating their 10-, 25-, and 50-year anniversaries to campus to be recognized and celebrated. The game against the Camels will be the first in program history for the Gators.
Sept. 26 | Ole Miss | UF Family Weekend presented by UF Health
The University of Florida welcomes all families for UF Family Weekend, which features campus-wide events including lectures, performances, and more leading up to kickoff. The Gators have won three-straight against Ole Miss, including a 24-17 win over the No. 9-ranked Rebels in The Swamp in 2024.
Oct. 10 | South Carolina | Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame & GatorMade Week presented by Renewal by Andersen
As previously announced, the Gators will host the Gamecocks for their annual Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3. First celebrated in 1916, this UF tradition continues to unite Gator Nation each year. Campus festivities will include the Gator Growl pep rally, Gator Gallop, and other special events. Florida leads the all-time series with South Carolina, 31-10-3, and have won four-straight contests at home in the series.
Prior to the game, the 2026 class of the UF Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at banquet on Friday, Oct. 9.
Additionally, GatorMade Week will spotlight the GatorMade program—a player-led, purpose-driven initiative that empowers football scholar-athletes with opportunities to learn, serve, and lead.
Nov. 7 | Oklahoma | Saluting Those Who Serve presented by VyStar Credit Union
Join us as we honor members of the armed forces, veterans, and local first responders during Florida's annual Saluting Those Who Serve game against Oklahoma. For every ticket purchased, the UAA will donate a ticket to a local military hero—up to 2,000 tickets. The Gators will play Oklahoma for the first time as a SEC opponent and for the first time in The Swamp. Overall, the series is tied at 1-1, with the in coming in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in Miami.
Nov. 21 | Vanderbilt | Senior Day presented by Regions
Arrive early as we honor Gator seniors for their contributions to the program during pregame ceremonies. In the all-time series, Florida leads 44-11-2 and have won five-straight at The Swamp.
2026 Florida Football Season Tickets
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, Season ticket packages for the 2026 season are on sale now. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
2026 Gators Stadium Pass
The Gators Stadium Pass provides guaranteed admission to all six home games of the season. Seat locations are assigned at random during the week leading up to each game, offering pass holders a unique viewing experience from different areas of the stadium. To attend games with friends, accounts may be linked for the full season, or guest passes may be purchased on a per-game basis.
Single-Game Tickets
Fans who are "Swamp Certified" will have the opportunity to receive a personalized promo code granting access to a single-game presale which starts on June 15 and will run through June 19 prior to tickets going on sale to the general public.
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