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.

Gymnastics vs. Kentucky

Gators Gymnastics is back for the 2017 with an SEC face-off against Kentucky! Join us as the Gators chomp the competition at 6:45 PM in the Exactech Arena.

Additional Information

  • 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: 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 in the O’Connell Center Lot will be first come, first serve. A shuttle service will be available beginning at 5:00pm and will run until approximately 30 minutes after the event. Shuttle route: buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2; the route will be reversed following the event.Visit the Gymnastics page on FloridaGators.com for more information on reserved parking.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Women’s Basketball vs. South Carolina

It’s Sunday Funday as the Gators Women’s Basketball team takes on South Carolina in this SEC face-off! We’ll see you there, in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Additional Information

  • 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: 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 is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. Tennessee

Spend your Saturday with all of your favorite Florida Gators cheering on Gators Men’s Basketball in the Exactech Arena as they take on Tennessee!

Additional Information

  • 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: Open at all gates
  • 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.

    Gator Booster Reserved Parking can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)

    General Public fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.

  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss

Spend the last day of winter break in the best way possible, cheering on the Florida Gators as they square off against Ole Miss starting at 7 PM in the Exactech Arena.

Additional Information

  • 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: Open at all gates
  • 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.

    Gator Booster Reserved Parking can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)

    General Public fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.

  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Women’s Basketball vs. Auburn

Your Florida Gators Women’s Basketball team kicks off the New Year by taking on the Auburn Tigers! Join us in the Exactech Arena for the first game of the year.

Additional Information

  • 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: 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 is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Women’s Basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana

Join us in rooting for the Florida Gator’s Women’s Basketball team against Southeastern Louisiana! This will be the team’s first game back in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center playing in the Exactech Arena.

Additional Information

  • 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: 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 is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Gators Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas-Little Rock

Join your Florida Gators Men’s Basketball team for their first game in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center as they take on Little Rock!

Additional Information

  • 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: Open at all gates
  • 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue. Gator Booster Reserved Parking can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave) General Public fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center: PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game. SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game. COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Fall Masters, Specialists, and Bachelor’s Degree Candidates Commencement

Come join the University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses.
  • Concession Information: Open
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1, 2 & 4 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 3.
  • More Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Noise makers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited.
  • Parking: First come, first served.
    For your convenience the O’Connell Center staff suggest the following parking areas that we consider to be within walking distance. Refer the following campus map website for locations.
    Capacities:
    O’Connell Center garage and surface lot – 1,255 spaces
    Keys Hall lot – 183 spaces
    UF Track lot – 165 spaces
    Springs Hall lot – 58 spaces
    Murphree Hall – 214 spaces
    Fletcher Drive on street parking – 26 spaces
    Law School parking lot – 493 spaces
    Frat Row lot – 626 spaces
    Woodlawn & Graham Hall – 519 spaces
    Chemistry Lab lot – 51 spaces
    East & Rhines Halls lots – 137 spaces
    More parking information found here: Commencement Parking
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Fall Doctoral Candidate Commencement

Come join the University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Additional Information

  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses.
  • Concession Information: Open
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1, 2 & 4 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 3.
  • Additional Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Noise makers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited.
  • Parking: First come, first served.
    For your convenience the O’Connell Center staff suggest the following parking areas that we consider to be within walking distance. Refer the following campus map website for locations.
    Capacities:
    O’Connell Center garage and surface lot – 1,255 spaces
    Keys Hall lot – 183 spaces
    UF Track lot – 165 spaces
    Springs Hall lot – 58 spaces
    Murphree Hall – 214 spaces
    Fletcher Drive on street parking – 26 spaces
    Law School parking lot – 493 spaces
    Frat Row lot – 626 spaces
    Woodlawn & Graham Hall – 519 spaces
    Chemistry Lab lot – 51 spaces
    East & Rhines Halls lots – 137 spaces
    More parking information found here: Commencement Parking
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »