{"id":224568,"date":"2026-04-09T09:12:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224568\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:12:27","slug":"orange-blue-game-presented-by-florida-victorious-what-you-need-to-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224568\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Florida Victorious: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Gator Nation will get a sneak peek at their 2026 Florida Football team under first-year\u00a0head coach Jon Sumrall<\/a> during this year’s Orange & Blue Game, presented by Florida Victorious, the official NIL partner of the Florida Gators.
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\nKickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Admission is FREE.
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\nFans in attendance will enjoy a gameday environment in the Swamp full of excitement, giveaways and a chance to win a free gas for a year, courtesy of Circle K. Fans will also have the opportunity to support Gators student-athletes through Florida Victorious<\/a> in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n


\n\tGates Open\u00a0at 10:30 a.m.
\n\tGeneral admission is\u00a0free.
\n\tFans are encouraged to arrive early\u00a0to enjoy all the pre-game activities.
\n\tPregame Gatorland Fan Fest on the west side of the North lawn opens at 9 a.m.\u00a0
\n\tGator Walk\u00a0is scheduled for 9:20 a.m.
\n\tKickoff\u00a0is at 12 p.m.
\n\tNon-reserved\u00a0parking\u00a0on campus will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
\n\tOne lucky Florida fan at the Orange & Blue football game will win free gas for a year, courtesy of Circle K<\/a>. To be eligible, fans must be present at the game.
\n\tPublic Giveaways: 2026 Orange & Blue Game roster cards and posters will be available at select locations on the concourse.
\n\tUF Student Giveaway: The first 1,000 UF students will receive an exclusive Gators Performance Cap courtesy of American Campus Communities<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Florida Victorious

\nFlorida Victorious, the official NIL partner of the Florida Gators, is sponsoring the 2026 Orange & Blue Game on April 11. Fans can support Gator student-athletes by joining Florida Victorious. With the close relationship with the University, coaches, and players, Florida Victorious is providing its members with behind-the-scenes, exclusive coverage, taking you inside the programs, and giving you a direct line to the young men and women who make the Gators great!
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\nJoin The Pregame Fun
\nFans should visit Gatorland Fan Fest beginning at 9:00 a.m. hosted by Gators Sports Properties to enjoy live music, giveaways, interactive displays, and more. Be sure to stop by the Gatorade truck and pick up your 2026 Orange and Blue Game posters and other giveaways while supplies last.
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\nAdmission is FREE and it will be located on the North Lawn along University Avenue just outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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\nGator Walk
\nFans can cheer on the team as they arrive for Gator Walk on the north end of the stadium. Gator Walk begins at 9:20 a.m.\u00a0
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\nOnce in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI\u00a0and pre-game activities, such as fireworks, Mr. Two Bits,\u00a0and\u00a0the team entrances.
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\nPost-Game Autographs
\nFlorida Victorious members will be able to participate in a post-game autograph event on the field with players from Florida Football. This event is reserved for Florida Victorious members only. You can join Florida Victorious today by visiting FloridaVictorious.com<\/a>.
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\nPublic Giveaways

\nOne lucky Florida fan at the Orange & Blue football game will win free gas for a year, courtesy of Circle K. To be eligible, fans must be present at the game.
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\nAdditional giveaways will also be available throughout the event for lucky fans, including a 4 pack of Morgan Wallen concert tickets in the swamp, a $500 UF Bookstore gift card, free Krispy Kreme donuts for a year, $250 in gift cards from Texas Roadhouse, a Raising Cane’s swag bag, a Campus USA prize pack featuring a signed Steve Spurrier<\/a> helmet and tailgate package, and more!
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\nUF Student Giveaways
\nThe first 1,000 UF students will receive an exclusive Gators Performance Cap courtesy of American Campus Communities<\/a>.
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\nOne lucky student will also will $1,000 gift card to Publix, the Official Supermarket of the Florida Gators.\u00a0
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\nGame Format
\nThe team will split into two squads, one offense and one defense. On game day, the teams will run out of the center tunnel.
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\nThe game will feature four, 15-minute quarters with a running clock. The clock will only stop for scores, penalties, change of possessions and during the last two minutes of each half. There will be a five-minute halftime.
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\nFor the scoring system, the offense will get six points for a touchdown and three points for a field goal. After touchdowns, the offense will get one point for kicking an extra point, two points for a conversion from the three-yard line and four points for a conversion from the 10-yard line.
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\nFor the defense, they will get six points for a turnover, three points for a 3-and-out or turnover on downs and one point for a forced punt.
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\nCompetition between the two teams will serve as a way for fans to experience a Gators game day at the Swamp.
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\nGates Open at 10:30 a.m.
\nGates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 10:30 a.m.\u00a0Gates 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 15 and 18 will open for fan entry. General admission seating will be located on the west and east stands, as well as the lower north and south endzones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Access to the premium seating will require tickets and is reserved for premium season ticket holders. Entries to premium seating begins at 10 a.m.

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\nPremium season ticket holders can access their tickets by logging into their account via the Florida Gators App<\/a> or at\u00a0www.floridagators.com\/myaccount<\/a>.

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\nClear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

\nIn the interest of fan safety, the UAA’s\u00a0clear bag polic<\/a>y<\/a>\u00a0will be in effect at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during this year’s Orange and Blue Game.<\/p>\n

Fans should also be familiar with the\u00a0list of\u00a0prohibited items<\/a>\u00a0at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more information regarding UF’s clear bag policy and the list of prohibited items.

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\nParking and Traffic

\nAll non-reserved parking on campus, including Lots 114 and the Stephen C. O’Connell\u00a0Center garage,\u00a0will be available for general parking on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

Parking on the grass and sidewalks is\u00a0not\u00a0permitted\u00a0and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.

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\nTailgating

\nAs a reminder, tailgating may only begin\u00a0at 6 a.m.\u00a0on gameday, it is not permitted in areas cordoned off by UF staff and parking or additional tailgating spaces cannot be saved. A complete list of UF Tailgating polices can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.

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\nRestrooms

\nInside\u00a0the Stadium:\u00a0Please refer to the\u00a0Stadium Map<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Outside the Stadium:\u00a0Before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize restrooms in the North Lawn starting at 8 a.m. The O’Connell Center Gate 1 will be open for fans to utilize restrooms starting at 8 a.m. and will close at 12 p.m.\u00a0

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\nFamily Restrooms\u00a0are 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.<\/p>\n

Baby Changing Stations\u00a0are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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\n\tNorth End Zone: Gate 8 (Women’s) & Gate 7 (Men’s)
\n\tSouth End Zone: Gate 18 (Men’s)
\n\tEast Side: Section 36 (Women’s) & Section 40 (Men’s)
\n\tWest Side: Gate 2 (Men’s & Women’s) <\/p>\n

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\nFirst Aid Stations are available at Gate 3, North Level 1, North Level 3 \u2013 Touchdown Terrace, East and Champions Club.
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\nIn-Game Experience and Traditions
\nThe 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:
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\nUF Marching Band
\nBe sure to arrive early, and don’t miss the pregame performance by the University of Florida’s Fightin’ Gator Marching Band.
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\nHonorary Two Bits
\nJoin in one of the Swamp’s most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity “Mr. Two Bits” cheer performed by UF Student Body President Blake Cox<\/a>.\u00a0
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\n‘I Won’t Back Down’ Tom Petty Tribute
\nFlorida 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.
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\n2026 Football Season Tickets
\nAfter six sold-out games in 2025, fans can now secure 2026 season tickets for the six home games in The Swamp with matchups including Florida Atlantic (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21). Season ticket packages are available starting at less than $85 per game along with a Gator Boosters contribution.<\/p>\n

Click here to secure Season Tickets<\/a>

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