JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 RV City opened Tuesday morning to Florida-Georgia fans, marking the official start of the annual festivities.<\/p>\n
After lining up for days to get the best spot, fans entered RV City at 8 a.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n
After lining up for days to get the best spot, fans will be able to enter RV City starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Fans from both sides gather for what many describe as more than just a football game \u2013 it\u2019s a family reunion.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh man, I love it. This is awesome. I\u2019ve been here since Wednesday,\u201d Rusty Shortridge said. Shortridge said he\u2019s been coming to this matchup as a Florida Gator fan since the 1970s.<\/p>\n
RELATED | \u2018Ain\u2019t just a cocktail party\u2019: Longtime fans gather with Florida-Georgia tradition heading elsewhere in 2026 and 2027<\/a><\/p>\n This year\u2019s game marks the temporary end of an era, as the rivalry will temporarily move away from Jacksonville after Saturday\u2019s contest<\/a>. The game will shift to Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 while Jacksonville\u2019s \u201cStadium of the Future\u201d undergoes construction. The matchup is scheduled to return to Jacksonville in 2028.<\/p>\n