The Urban Gator

Game Weekend Guides

Short, no-fluff guides for every big weekend.

Florida vs. Georgia in Atlanta

  • Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 3:30 PM ET
  • TV: ABC
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Gates open 2 PM.

Getting there

  • Driving from Gainesville: about 330 miles up I-75, roughly 5 hours.
  • Fuel up in Florida. Lake City is exit 427. After that it’s a long stretch to Valdosta.
  • More stops: Tifton (exit 61), Cordele (exit 102), McDonough (exit 216).
  • Downtown, take MARTA to SEC District station. $2.50 a ride.
  • Driving to the stadium? Buy parking ahead. Some nearby lots are sold out.

Clear-bag rule

  • Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in., or a 1-gallon clear freezer bag.
  • A small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 in. is OK.
  • No outside food inside.

Downtown Atlanta spots

  • College Football Hall of Fame: Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Luncheon, Friday at noon. The 2026 class includes Emmitt Smith and Maurkice Pouncey for Florida.
  • Centennial Olympic Park: take a Friday night walk.
  • SkyView Atlanta: ride the big Ferris wheel by the park.
  • Wild Leap Atlanta, 125 Ted Turner Dr SW: Florida fans are meeting here, a few blocks from the stadium.

Staying in Gainesville?

Watch at MacDinton’s, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, Crafty Bastards or Gators Den Sports Grill. See Eats.

Oklahoma at home: Sat, Nov 7, 7:45 PM

Night game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Here’s what to know.

Parking

  • Use the Waze app. It’s set up for game day to route you around closed campus roads.
  • Unreserved lots are first come, first served, and fill fast.
  • No parking on sidewalks. You can get towed.
  • Saving parking or tailgate spots is not allowed.

Game-day shuttle

  • Runs from 3 hours before kickoff until kickoff. Rides back start in the 4th quarter.
  • Pick-up: Celebration Pointe (3167 SW 49th Terrace) and UF Park and Ride #2 (3497 Hull Road).
  • Fee: $20 adults, $10 kids under 12, paid on game day.

Road closures

  • From 3 hours before kickoff to 2 hours after, no cars on W University Ave (Gale Lemerand Dr to NW 17th St), Gale Lemerand Dr (University Ave to Stadium Rd) and Stadium Rd.
  • You need a parking pass to reach Gale Lemerand Dr north of Museum Rd starting 5 hours before kickoff.

Tailgating

  • Set up from 6 AM on game day (8 AM in athletic association lots).
  • Clear out by 3 AM after the game.
  • No tailgating in garages, on rooftops or in non-parking spots.
  • No personal drones on campus.

At the gate

  • Clear bags only, up to 12 x 6 x 12 in., plus one small clutch.
  • Put your mobile tickets in your phone wallet before you go.
  • Free Express Entry lets you walk in using your face. Sign up at floridagators.com.
  • Check gate times on floridagators.com the week of the game.

Rest of the 2026 football season

  • Sat Oct 31: vs. Georgia, Atlanta (neutral), 3:30 PM
  • Sat Nov 7: vs. Oklahoma, Gainesville (home), 7:45 PM
  • Sat Nov 14: at Kentucky, Lexington (away), night window (6 to 8 PM)
  • Sat Nov 21: vs. Vanderbilt, Gainesville (home), early window (12 to 1 PM)
  • Fri Nov 27: at Florida State, Tallahassee (away), 3:30 PM

Times are Eastern and can change. Full schedule: floridagators.com football schedule

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