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.
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.
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
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
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!
A warning to any fans with light sensitivity that strobing effects will be used during light shows within the Harlem Globetrotters game.
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.
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
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.
Doors will open at 6 PM and the show will begin at 7 PM. You will not need to pre-register for this event, but seating is limited. Bags will NOT be allowed inside the arena. Only students with a valid Gator-1 ID will have access for this free show. It is recommended to arrive promptly in order to secure a spot. We can’t wait to see you all there!
Additional Information
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.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound.
This year’s show will feature classic Christmas hits from the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums along with multimedia effects in an intimate setting including 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25th!
Follow @OConnellCenter on social media for the presale password to purchase tickets starting July 22 at 10:00am!
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.
