{"id":396941,"date":"2026-09-11T14:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/396941\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:44:11","slug":"florida-campbell-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/396941\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida-Campbell: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The 2026 Florida football team continues the season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall<\/a> 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.
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\nFans are encouraged to arrive early and to add their Mobile Tickets<\/a> and digital parking passes to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app or register for Express Entry<\/a> prior to heading to the stadium for faster and more efficient gate access.
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\nThe Campbell game marks the 20th-straight sellout at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Fans can still secure official verified resale tickets via Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.
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\nThe 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.
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\nThe 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.
\nParking on Gameday
\nThe UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App<\/a> 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<\/a> will provide the best available route to the entrance of the destination.
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\n\tEligible accounts will receive digital passes. For more information contact (352) 375-4683 ext. 5000
\n\tFans should be aware of road closures around campus for game day festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More<\/a>)
\n\tA 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.
\n\tFor information and policies on tailgating, please visit the tailgating policies page<\/a>. <\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the Florida Football parking page<\/a>.
\nShuttles
\nUtilize 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.<\/p>\n

There is a single game facility service fee of $20 adult, $10 child under 12 purchased at Park and Ride locations the day of game.
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\nFor more information, please visit the shuttle information page<\/a>.
\nCampus Access
\nThe following restrictions go into effect at designated times prior to kickoff.
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\n\tIf you are trying to access Gale Lemerand Drive north of Museum Road, you will need a parking pass starting five hours before the game.
\n\tFans should also be aware that Fletcher Drive is no longer a two-way street. Turning south from University Avenue is not permitted.
\n\tStarting three hours prior to kickoff, no vehicular traffic will be allowed up until two hours post-game on the following roads:
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\n\t\t\tWest University Avenue between Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 17th Street.
\n\t\t\tGale Lemerand Drive between University Avenue and Stadium Road
\n\t\t\tStadium Road from Gale Lemerand Drive and Fletcher Drive
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Welcome Back to the Swamp!
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\n\tVisit the Football Gameday page<\/a> for a detailed timeline, and much more!
\n\tGator Walk begins at 3 p.m.
\n\tFlorida 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<\/a>.
\n\tCheck out The Fan Fest and pick up a football schedule poster, magnet, hand fans, sunglasses, and bead necklaces at the Gatorade truck.
\n\tPrior 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.
\n\tRefuel at the two “Grab N Go Gators” concession stores inside Gate 18 and on the North endzone concourse.
\n\tStudents get 15% off popcorn, water, six-inch hotdogs and 22-ounce sodas this year with their student tickets.
\n\tEnter<\/a> the Gators 50|50 Raffle, managed and benefitting Florida Victorious to assist in providing NIL opportunities for Gator student athletes.
\n\tFans can round up their purchases $2 at all concession stands this season to support Florida Victorious.
\n\tBarbara Brock, Alachua County’s Teacher of the year, will serve as honorary “Two Bits” for the Campbell Game<\/a>.
\n\tThe Campbell game was previously announced as a sellout<\/a>. Fans can still secure official verified resale tickets via Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.
\n\tTickets 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<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Know Before You Go
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\n\tArrive early as general public gates open at 4 p.m.
\n\tPremium location entrances will open at 3:30 p.m.
\n\tFans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures<\/a>.
\n\tBe sure to check out The Swamp’s clear bag policy<\/a> before entering the stadium.
\n\tDon’t Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets<\/a> to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app or register for Express Entry<\/a>. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
\n\tFans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy pregame activities.
\n\tKickoff is at 5:30 p.m.
\n\tGot game day questions? Ask Albert<\/a> <\/p>\n

Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
\nGeneral 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<\/a> to their digital wallet through the new Florida Gators app. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
\nJoin The Pregame Fun
\nTailgating, Gator Walk Village and the Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.
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\nThe 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.
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\nOnce 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.
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\nFans can swing by the Gator Sportshop<\/a> to gear up with the latest Gators swag. All Sportshop locations this year will be cashless.
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\nFor more information, please visit the Florida Football pre-game festivities page<\/a>.
\nGators 50|50 Raffle
\nThe 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<\/a> while located in the state of Florida and proceeds support Florida Victorious.
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\nTo enter and for more information on the 50|50 Raffle, visit FV5050.com<\/a>.
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\nFlorida Victorious is the only Gator fan site that helps the Gators win \u2014 members get exclusive content, access, and events, and every membership fuels the future of Florida athletics. Join at FloridaVictorious.com<\/a>.
\nFood & Concessions
\nThere are two Grab N Go Gators<\/a>, 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.
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\nIn 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.
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\nThe 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.
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\nAdditional grab-and-go concessions are also available throughout the stadium:
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\n\tShock Top Helix (Gate 7) and the High Noon Helix (Gate 8) on the north side of the stadium
\n\tSip N Skip, Gate 8
\n\tGators Food Patio on the west side of the stadium (Gate 1)
\n\tSection 60
\n\tSection 52 <\/p>\n

\u00a0The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides a variety of food options, including Classic Italian, Moschellas Special, Chicken Spady and Caprese Sub sandwiches. Additionally, fans can enjoy jumbo cookies, kettle corn, caramel corn and candy, as well as a variety of beers.
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\nConcession 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.
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\nA selection of Cutwater Spirits in the form of distilled, mixers and ready-to-go canned cocktails are available inside Gate 7.\u00a0 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.
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\nWest University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:
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\n\tBare Bite & Beverages
\n\tFerley’s BBQ
\n\tHeart and Soulfood Truck
\n\tChick-Fil-A
\n\tB’z Gelati <\/p>\n

The trucks will open at 2:30 p.m.
\nMobile Tickets
\nTo 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.
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\n\tDownload the Florida Gators App (App Store<\/a> | Google Pay<\/a>).
\n\tDon’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<\/a>)
\n\tFREE Express Entry \u2013 Fans can enter the game with their face instead of their phone. Visit FloridaGators.com<\/a> for more info.
\n\tScreenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
\n\tBeware of fraudulent tickets!\u00a0 There are only three sources authorized to sell tickets to Florida Gators home games:\u00a0 Ticketmaster, the Florida Gators Ticket Office, the Visiting Team’s Ticket Office.\u00a0 Purchasing tickets through any other source is strongly discouraged and tickets purchased from any other source may not grant admission to the game.\u00a0 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<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u00a0For ticketing assistance on game day, fans should visit the ticket office located at Gate 1 of the O’Connell Center that opens at 2:30 p.m. or Gator Booster lobby between Gate 7 and 8 that opens at 4 \u00a0p.m.
\nExpress Entry
\nAgain, this season, the Gators are offering Express Entry for all fans.\u00a0 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.
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\nRegistration takes less than a minute and is completely free. To learn more and register visit FloridaGators.com<\/a>.
\nStaying Cool & Hydrated
\nThe 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.
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\nFans can bring one commercially produced empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.
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\nFor more information, please view the Gameday Heat Guide<\/a>.
\nRestrooms
\nInside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map<\/a>.
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\nOutside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms located across campus.
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\nStarting at 8 a.m.
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\n\tAlfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
\n\tJames G. Pressly Stadium <\/p>\n

Starting at 10 a.m.
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\n\tStuzin Hall
\n\tArchitecture Building
\n\tMusic Building
\n\tSteinbrenner Building
\n\tTurlington Hall
\n\tReitz Union Welcome Center
\n\tUF Law School
\n\tFlavet Field <\/p>\n

Starting at 1 p.m.
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\n\tStephen C. O’Connell Center (Gate 1 Lobby) <\/p>\n

\u00a0Mobile Restroom Units will also be available throughout campus, starting at 9 a.m. on game day.
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\n\tParking Garage 109
\n\tUF Library West
\n\tNorth Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gator Walk Village
\n\tRV City at Condron Family Ballpark — Open for RV City users starting Friday after 4 p.m.
\n\tMcCarty Drive <\/p>\n

\u00a0For a map of restrooms around campus, visit the gameday restrooms page<\/a>.
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\nFamily 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.
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\nNursing 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.
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\nBaby Changing Stations are 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

In-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
\nArrive 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.
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\nI Won’t Back Down
\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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\nHonorary Two Bits
\nJoin 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.<\/a>
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\nFor more information, please visit the Florida Football Traditions page<\/a>.
\nThis Weekend on Campus
\nFlorida 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,\u00a0the 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<\/a>.
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