Feb. 17, 2026, 9:49 a.m. ET
Florida baseball returns to action on Tuesday for a two-game, home-and-home series with the Stetson Hatters, with the opener in DeLand and the second on Wednesday in Gainesville. If you want to watch the action on TV or live stream, we have the details you need to know just below.
The Gators opened the season with an extra-inning loss to the UAB Blazers at home, but bounced back for a pair of wins — including a run-rule victory — the following day during a straight doubleheader. Subsequently, the Orange and Blue moved up one spot in D1baseball’s poll this week.
The Hatters are winless in three tries so far to start the 2026 campaign, with losses to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Ball State Cardinals and St. John’s Red Storm. Stetson finished last season with a 41-22 record, which included a pair of losses to Florida.
Stream Florida vs. Stetson with ESPN+ 
Florida vs. Stetson will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network+ on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb 18. Sean Kelley and Nick Belmonte will call the game from the booths at Melching Field and Condron Family Ballpark, respectively. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+.
Florida vs. Stetson timesDate: Tuesday, Feb. 17Start time:Â 6:30 p.m. ET
The Florida at Stetson game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET from Melching Field in DeLand, Florida.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18Start time:Â 6 p.m. ET
The Florida at Stetson game starts at 6 p.m. ET from Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.
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