Florida Athletics today announced a multi-year partnership with Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain solutions across traditional and digital finance, bringing XRP to Gator Nation beginning with the 2026 Florida football season. As part of the agreement, the XRP logo will be prominently featured on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
XRP is a cryptocurrency that’s fast, efficient and trusted. It was developed to move money around the world in seconds, at a fraction of the cost of traditional banking.
“Florida has a long history of embracing innovation and technology to enhance the experience of our fans and advance our programs,” said Scott Stricklin, University of Florida Director of Athletics. “Ripple has established itself as an innovative leader in financial technology, and we’re excited to welcome XRP to Gator Nation. This partnership brings together two organizations that think boldly about the future, and we look forward to introducing XRP to our fans.”
The partnership will introduce XRP to one of the most passionate fan bases in college athletics. Beyond branding at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, digital properties, and event signage, the agreement establishes a long-term commitment to the university. Ripple will also support financial and technology education for Florida student-athletes and the campus community, covering both traditional finance and digital assets.
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About Florida Athletics
Florida Athletics supports 21 teams and more than 500 student-athletes, providing opportunities to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics while pursuing an education at one of the nation’s leading public universities.
Florida is the only school in the nation to finish in the top 10 nationally in all-sports rankings in each of the last 42 years. Florida has won 49 national championships across 16 sports. UF leads all Southeastern Conference schools with 270 league championships and won 284 conference championships overall. The UAA commits nearly $17 million to fund scholarships for student-athletes, who posted a recent graduation success rate of 93 percent and a 3.42 GPA in the spring of 2026.
About XRP
XRP is a leading cryptocurrency built for utility in modern finance. Designed for fast, low-cost money movement, it settles transactions in 3–5 seconds at a fraction of a cent, making it one of the most efficient assets for moving money globally. XRP operates on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), an open-source, decentralized blockchain and is used across financial use cases across payments, trading, collateral, and as a bridge currency between different currencies and markets.
Since its launch in 2012, XRP has grown into one of the top five largest cryptocurrencies held and used by individuals, institutions, developers, and businesses around the world.
About Ripple
Founded in 2012, Ripple is the leading provider of blockchain solutions rewiring the global financial system. With over 85 licenses, Ripple provides a single trusted entry point for enterprises with payments, custody, prime brokerage and treasury management solutions. Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, and the digital asset XRP underpin these capabilities, enabling Ripple and its customers to bridge the worlds of traditional and digital finance.
