Thomas Haugh will play the first exhibition game of his Gator career, as UF last played an exhibition in 2021.
Men's Basketball to Face Baylor in Jacksonville Exhibition Game
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Florida men's basketball will face off against Baylor on Sunday, Oct. 18, in an exhibition game at Jacksonville's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Intersport announced on Tuesday.
Tip time and television information will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets will go on sale on Sept. 16, with a 24-hour presale one day prior. The game will be Florida's first exhibition game since 2021 and the first against a Division I opponent since a 2017 win at Jacksonville University.
Jacksonville Hoops Showdown
The Gators will also play in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown series during the regular season on Friday, Dec. 18, vs. Grand Canyon. Event information and presale access is available for UF's December appearance in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown, with a one-day presale set for Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. and public on-sale to begin Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
2026-27 SEASON TICKET RENEWALS
Season ticket holders are eligible to renew their seats for the 2026-27 season through Friday, August 28th. Four-month interest-free payment plans and seat relocation opportunities are available for fans who renew by the August 28th deadline. All returning ticket holders can renew online, contact Gator Ticket Services at (352) 375-4683 or fill out a ticket information request form to be contacted.
Get Swamp Certified
Gator fans can verify their identity to become Swamp Certified and unlock access to exclusive ticket opportunities, including select presales before tickets go on sale to the general public. Fans are also encouraged to complete the Gators Ticket Interest Form to receive information on future ticket opportunities, including mini plans, single-game tickets, premium seating and group options.
Tip time and television information will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets will go on sale on Sept. 16, with a 24-hour presale one day prior. The game will be Florida's first exhibition game since 2021 and the first against a Division I opponent since a 2017 win at Jacksonville University.
Jacksonville Hoops Showdown
The Gators will also play in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown series during the regular season on Friday, Dec. 18, vs. Grand Canyon. Event information and presale access is available for UF's December appearance in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown, with a one-day presale set for Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. and public on-sale to begin Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
2026-27 SEASON TICKET RENEWALS
Season ticket holders are eligible to renew their seats for the 2026-27 season through Friday, August 28th. Four-month interest-free payment plans and seat relocation opportunities are available for fans who renew by the August 28th deadline. All returning ticket holders can renew online, contact Gator Ticket Services at (352) 375-4683 or fill out a ticket information request form to be contacted.
Get Swamp Certified
Gator fans can verify their identity to become Swamp Certified and unlock access to exclusive ticket opportunities, including select presales before tickets go on sale to the general public. Fans are also encouraged to complete the Gators Ticket Interest Form to receive information on future ticket opportunities, including mini plans, single-game tickets, premium seating and group options.
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