Greetings | The Stephen C. O'Connell Center welcomes you! If you have any questions about visiting our venue, please contact the Box Office at 352-392-1653, that's 3. 5. 2. 3. 9. 2. 1. 6. 5. 3. or the O'Connell Center administrative offices at 352-392-5500.

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Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Auburn

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: TBD
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 will be open for the general public.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat lot. Parking will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Arkansas

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: TBD
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 will be open for the general public.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is first come, first served in the parking garage and lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: TBD
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 will be open for the general public.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat lot. Parking will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Chatanooga

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: TBD
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 will be open for the general public.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat lot. Parking will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Rosh Hashanah

Event Information

  • Doors: 5:15pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Check security link above
  • Parking: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. It is open parking past 3:30 pm on these days. Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • More Info: For more info, visit the ChabadUF Jewish Student Center website.
  • RSVP: To RSVP for the event, visit jewishgator.com

UF Delta Gamma – Anchor Splash 2025

Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 11:00am
Ticketing: This is a non-ticketed event

Additional Information

  • Gates: Patrons will enter through Gate 2
  • Security: Patrons will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Available at Gate 2
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Fall Club Swim Meet

Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 10:00am

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 2 will be open for the General Public and competitors
  • Security: Patrons and competitors will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking will be available in both the garage and flat lot adjacent to the arena. Parking is lifted on weekends.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Club Water Polo Fall Tournament

Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 3:00pm (Saturday) & 8:00am (Sunday)

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 2 will be open for the General Public and competitors
  • Security: Patrons and competitors will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking will be available in both the garage and flat lot adjacent to the arena. Parking is lifted on weekends.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour is coming to Gainesville on JANUARY 12, 2026!

This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the O’Connell Center with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball!  This is history you can feel!

Event Information:

  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open.
  • Camera Policy: The Harlem Globetrotters encourage fans to take photos, home videos, etc. so all patrons may bring cameras of any kind.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Professional video camera equipment is not permitted.
  • Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the garage and lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: Tickets will go on-sale on Ticketmaster.com starting Monday, September 22nd at 10:00am.

Gator Growl 2025

PLEASE NOTE: The on-sale for this event will take place on Friday, August 29th at 12:00pm. UF Students can purchase their tickets on ticketmaster.com. Click “Unlock Offer” to enter your 8-digit UFID to unlock the student pricing.

Additional Information

  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open.
  • Camera Policy: No cameras are permitted for this event. Cell phone cameras are allowed.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: Tickets will be available starting at 12:00pm on Friday, August 29th on Ticketmaster.com.