Florida-Campbell: What You Need to Know
Friday, September 11, 2026 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 2026 Florida football team continues the season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall this Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, as the Gators take on the Campbell Fighting Camels at 5:30 p.m. on Championship Reunion Weekend.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and to add their Mobile Tickets and digital parking passes to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app or register for Express Entry prior to heading to the stadium for faster and more efficient gate access.
The Campbell game marks the 20th-straight sellout at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Fans can still secure official verified resale tickets via Ticketmaster.com.
The 2001 men's golf and 2016 men's track and field NCAA championship teams, as well as 11 other conference title teams will celebrate anniversaries this weekend for Championship Reunion Weekend. Letterwinners from the teams in attendance on Saturday will be celebrated at halftime.
The teams celebrating anniversaries are the 1976 men's indoor track and field team, the 2001 soccer, women's tennis, volleyball and men's golf teams, the 2016 men's track and field, gymnastics, lacrosse, softball, women's tennis and volleyball teams.
For more information, please visit the shuttle information page.
The Fan Fest will be located on the lawn outside Gate 2 of the Stephen C. O'Connell Center starting at 2:30 p.m. Fans can enjoy live music, a live broadcast of the Gators Sports Network pregame show (starting at 2:30 p.m.) as well as sponsorship giveaways. Fans who visit The Fan Fest can pick up a football schedule poster, magnet, hand fans, sunglasses, and bead necklaces at the Gatorade truck while supplies last.
Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI, watch another game on the video scoreboards and make sure they are in place for all of the pre-game activities, including Honorary Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gators Marching Band and team entrance.
Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop to gear up with the latest Gators swag. All Sportshop locations this year will be cashless.
For more information, please visit the Florida Football pre-game festivities page.
To enter and for more information on the 50|50 Raffle, visit FV5050.com.
Florida Victorious is the only Gator fan site that helps the Gators win — members get exclusive content, access, and events, and every membership fuels the future of Florida athletics. Join at FloridaVictorious.com.
In partnership with the UAA's concessionaire Sodexo Live, Grab N Go Gators, located by Gate 18 and in the North End Zone main concourse, feature a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, assorted candies and snacks. There will also be limited hot food in the Grab N Go Gators inside Gate 18.
The stores are equipped with roll up doors for easy access, and its 12 points of sale and latest payment technology make fueling up during Gators games a seamless experience. Grab N Go Gators are cashless stores and will only accept electronic payments.
Additional grab-and-go concessions are also available throughout the stadium:
Concession areas are also conveniently located in the North end of the stadium in the Shock Top Helix and the High Noon Helix by Gates 7 and 8. Fans can enjoy BBQ, sausage and peppers, burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, cheese steak and loaded nachos. Beverages include Modelo, Shock Top, the new pineapple High Noon and 24oz Bud Light Lite along with nonalcoholic beverages.
A selection of Cutwater Spirits in the form of distilled, mixers and ready-to-go canned cocktails are available inside Gate 7. Cutwater is available in a variety of flavors this year for Gator fans to enjoy throughout the football season. Choose from Cutwater Vodka Mule, Rum Tiki Punch, and Pineapple Margarita.
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
Registration takes less than a minute and is completely free. To learn more and register visit FloridaGators.com.
Fans can bring one commercially produced empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.
For more information, please view the Gameday Heat Guide.
Outside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms located across campus.
Starting at 8 a.m.
Family Restrooms are for those fans with small children and guests with disabilities, and are located on the West side of the Stadium inside the Gate 2 corridor between sections 6 and 8, and behind section 15. Prior to kickoff and before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize the restrooms inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Nursing Suites are available for nursing mothers or women bottle-feeding children, and are located between Gates 15 and 16. Parents can access the Nursing Suite 90 minutes prior to kickoff, in line with regular stadium entry, and the suite will close 20 minutes after the conclusion of a game.
Baby Changing Stations are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
UF Marching Band
Arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so you don't miss special performances by the University of Florida's Fightin' Gator Marching Band.
I Won't Back Down
Florida Gators fans honor Gainesville, Florida, native Tom Petty in between the third and fourth quarters by singing "I Won't Back Down," one of the late artist's biggest hits. The song first played on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, against the LSU Tigers in which 90,000 fans sang along.
Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp's most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity "Mr. Two-Bits" cheer. Barbara Brock, Alachua County's Teacher of the Year, will serve as the honorary "Two-Bits" for the FAU game.
For more information, please visit the Florida Football Traditions page.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and to add their Mobile Tickets and digital parking passes to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app or register for Express Entry prior to heading to the stadium for faster and more efficient gate access.
The Campbell game marks the 20th-straight sellout at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Fans can still secure official verified resale tickets via Ticketmaster.com.
The 2001 men's golf and 2016 men's track and field NCAA championship teams, as well as 11 other conference title teams will celebrate anniversaries this weekend for Championship Reunion Weekend. Letterwinners from the teams in attendance on Saturday will be celebrated at halftime.
The teams celebrating anniversaries are the 1976 men's indoor track and field team, the 2001 soccer, women's tennis, volleyball and men's golf teams, the 2016 men's track and field, gymnastics, lacrosse, softball, women's tennis and volleyball teams.
Parking on Gameday
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App for Game Day to help fans avoid restricted on-campus streets and find the best route to their desired parking location. Select a lot from your mobile device or desktop computer, and the Waze App will provide the best available route to the entrance of the destination.- Eligible accounts will receive digital passes. For more information contact (352) 375-4683 ext. 5000
- Fans should be aware of road closures around campus for game day festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More)
- A limited number of lots that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These lots fill up quickly. Parking on sidewalks is NOT permitted and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.
- For information and policies on tailgating, please visit the tailgating policies page.
Shuttles
Utilize the Game Day Shuttle service to avoid the limited parking on campus on game days (available for home football games only). Service is offered from three hours before the game until kickoff, with return shuttles beginning in the fourth quarter. Park at one of three convenient locations around Gainesville for a quick ride to the game.- Celebration Pointe behind Regal Cinemas Theater and in front of the Parking garage.
- UF Park and Ride #2 3497 Hull Road.
- Garage 109 south of Archer Road on Gale Lemerand Drive.
For more information, please visit the shuttle information page.
Campus Access
The following restrictions go into effect at designated times prior to kickoff.- If you are trying to access Gale Lemerand Drive north of Museum Road, you will need a parking pass starting five hours before the game.
- Fans should also be aware that Fletcher Drive is no longer a two-way street. Turning south from University Avenue is not permitted.
- Starting three hours prior to kickoff, no vehicular traffic will be allowed up until two hours post-game on the following roads:
- West University Avenue between Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 17th Street.
- Gale Lemerand Drive between University Avenue and Stadium Road
- Stadium Road from Gale Lemerand Drive and Fletcher Drive
Welcome Back to the Swamp!
- Visit the Football Gameday page for a detailed timeline, and much more!
- Gator Walk begins at 3 p.m.
- Florida Victorious members have the opportunity to meet and greet the men's basketball team at the UF Bookstore inside the Reitz Union on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To join Florida Victorious, click here.
- Check out The Fan Fest and pick up a football schedule poster, magnet, hand fans, sunglasses, and bead necklaces at the Gatorade truck.
- Prior to kickoff, there will be a moment of silence to honor the victims and show gratitude to the first responders and service members on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
- Refuel at the two "Grab N Go Gators" concession stores inside Gate 18 and on the North endzone concourse.
- Students get 15% off popcorn, water, six-inch hotdogs and 22-ounce sodas this year with their student tickets.
- Enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle, managed and benefitting Florida Victorious to assist in providing NIL opportunities for Gator student athletes.
- Fans can round up their purchases $2 at all concession stands this season to support Florida Victorious.
- Barbara Brock, Alachua County's Teacher of the year, will serve as honorary "Two Bits" for the Campbell Game.
- The Campbell game was previously announced as a sellout. Fans can still secure official verified resale tickets via Ticketmaster.com.
- Tickets are still available for the other four home games in The Swamp against Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7) and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21) visiting the Florida Gators ticket page.
Know Before You Go
- Arrive early as general public gates open at 4 p.m.
- Premium location entrances will open at 3:30 p.m.
- Fans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures.
- Be sure to check out The Swamp's clear bag policy before entering the stadium.
- Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app or register for Express Entry. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy pregame activities.
- Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m.
- Got game day questions? Ask Albert
Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 4 p.m. this Saturday, while premium areas will open at 3:30 p.m. For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and the Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.The Fan Fest will be located on the lawn outside Gate 2 of the Stephen C. O'Connell Center starting at 2:30 p.m. Fans can enjoy live music, a live broadcast of the Gators Sports Network pregame show (starting at 2:30 p.m.) as well as sponsorship giveaways. Fans who visit The Fan Fest can pick up a football schedule poster, magnet, hand fans, sunglasses, and bead necklaces at the Gatorade truck while supplies last.
Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI, watch another game on the video scoreboards and make sure they are in place for all of the pre-game activities, including Honorary Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gators Marching Band and team entrance.
Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop to gear up with the latest Gators swag. All Sportshop locations this year will be cashless.
For more information, please visit the Florida Football pre-game festivities page.
Gators 50|50 Raffle
The Florida Gators are excited to announce that the Florida Victorious Foundation will once again manage the 50|50 Raffle for all 2026 Florida Gators football home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Featuring an extended format that opens the Sunday following each home game through the exciting 4th-quarter drawing, more Gator fans than ever before will be able to participate in the 50/50 Raffle online and in The Swamp. Entries must be made while located in the state of Florida and proceeds support Florida Victorious.To enter and for more information on the 50|50 Raffle, visit FV5050.com.
Florida Victorious is the only Gator fan site that helps the Gators win — members get exclusive content, access, and events, and every membership fuels the future of Florida athletics. Join at FloridaVictorious.com.
Food & Concessions
There are two Grab N Go Gators, one located inside Gate 18 and in the North End Zone main concourse. The Grab N Go Gators are the most convenient way to enjoy Saturdays in the Swamp. All concession locations will be cashless this season. All concession locations will be cashless this season.In partnership with the UAA's concessionaire Sodexo Live, Grab N Go Gators, located by Gate 18 and in the North End Zone main concourse, feature a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, assorted candies and snacks. There will also be limited hot food in the Grab N Go Gators inside Gate 18.
The stores are equipped with roll up doors for easy access, and its 12 points of sale and latest payment technology make fueling up during Gators games a seamless experience. Grab N Go Gators are cashless stores and will only accept electronic payments.
Additional grab-and-go concessions are also available throughout the stadium:
- Shock Top Helix (Gate 7) and the High Noon Helix (Gate 8) on the north side of the stadium
- Sip N Skip, Gate 8
- Gators Food Patio on the west side of the stadium (Gate 1)
- Section 60
- Section 52
Concession areas are also conveniently located in the North end of the stadium in the Shock Top Helix and the High Noon Helix by Gates 7 and 8. Fans can enjoy BBQ, sausage and peppers, burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, cheese steak and loaded nachos. Beverages include Modelo, Shock Top, the new pineapple High Noon and 24oz Bud Light Lite along with nonalcoholic beverages.
A selection of Cutwater Spirits in the form of distilled, mixers and ready-to-go canned cocktails are available inside Gate 7. Cutwater is available in a variety of flavors this year for Gator fans to enjoy throughout the football season. Choose from Cutwater Vodka Mule, Rum Tiki Punch, and Pineapple Margarita.
West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
- Bare Bite & Beverages
- Ferley's BBQ
- Heart and Soulfood Truck
- Chick-Fil-A
- B'z Gelati
Mobile Tickets
To improve security, reduce the risk of ticket fraud and improve fan convenience, all tickets for Florida Gators athletic events can be accessed through a mobile device.- Download the Florida Gators App (App Store | Google Pay).
- Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster, more efficient gate access, log into your ticket account and add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay account. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium. (Learn How)
- FREE Express Entry – Fans can enter the game with their face instead of their phone. Visit FloridaGators.com for more info.
- Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
- Beware of fraudulent tickets! There are only three sources authorized to sell tickets to Florida Gators home games: Ticketmaster, the Florida Gators Ticket Office, the Visiting Team's Ticket Office. Purchasing tickets through any other source is strongly discouraged and tickets purchased from any other source may not grant admission to the game. Fans should avoid purchasing tickets from individuals they do not know, especially individuals selling paper tickets. For more information, visit the Florida Gators counterfeit ticket page.
Express Entry
Again, this season, the Gators are offering Express Entry for all fans. With Express Entry, fans can enter the game via designated Express Entry at Gates 1, 4, 7, 8, 12 and 16, as well as the Skybox Lobby and Champions Club Lobby, using their face instead of their phone.Registration takes less than a minute and is completely free. To learn more and register visit FloridaGators.com.
Staying Cool & Hydrated
The environment at the Swamp can provide a unique advantage on the field. But in the stands, it is important for fans to remain cool and hydrated.Fans can bring one commercially produced empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.
For more information, please view the Gameday Heat Guide.
Restrooms
Inside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map.Outside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms located across campus.
Starting at 8 a.m.
- Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
- James G. Pressly Stadium
- Stuzin Hall
- Architecture Building
- Music Building
- Steinbrenner Building
- Turlington Hall
- Reitz Union Welcome Center
- UF Law School
- Flavet Field
- Stephen C. O'Connell Center (Gate 1 Lobby)
- Parking Garage 109
- UF Library West
- North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gator Walk Village
- RV City at Condron Family Ballpark -- Open for RV City users starting Friday after 4 p.m.
- McCarty Drive
Family Restrooms are for those fans with small children and guests with disabilities, and are located on the West side of the Stadium inside the Gate 2 corridor between sections 6 and 8, and behind section 15. Prior to kickoff and before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize the restrooms inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Nursing Suites are available for nursing mothers or women bottle-feeding children, and are located between Gates 15 and 16. Parents can access the Nursing Suite 90 minutes prior to kickoff, in line with regular stadium entry, and the suite will close 20 minutes after the conclusion of a game.
Baby Changing Stations are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
- North End Zone: Gate 8 (Women's) & Gate 7 (Men's)
- South End Zone: Gate 18 (Men's)
- East Side: Section 36 (Women's) & Section 40 (Men's)
- West Side: Gate 2 (Men's & Women's)
In-Game Experience and Traditions
The Swamp is home to one of the most unique environments in college football. Once in their seats, fans will be able to experience and take part in the traditions that make Gator Nation on of the most exciting fanbases in college football:UF Marching Band
Arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so you don't miss special performances by the University of Florida's Fightin' Gator Marching Band.
I Won't Back Down
Florida Gators fans honor Gainesville, Florida, native Tom Petty in between the third and fourth quarters by singing "I Won't Back Down," one of the late artist's biggest hits. The song first played on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, against the LSU Tigers in which 90,000 fans sang along.
Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp's most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity "Mr. Two-Bits" cheer. Barbara Brock, Alachua County's Teacher of the Year, will serve as the honorary "Two-Bits" for the FAU game.
For more information, please visit the Florida Football Traditions page.
This Weekend on Campus
Florida Volleyball hosts two home matches this weekend. On Friday, September 11th, the Gators host FAU at 7 PM and the first 250 students will receive a dual pouch wristlet! Then on Sunday, Sept. 14, the Gators take on the Troy Trojans at 1 PM! Fans can snag a 2026 Florida Volleyball team photo card and fans can participate in our post-match mingle after the game. Get your tickets today at FloridaGators.com/tickets.
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