It’s Day 2 of Gators Volleyball vs. the Crimson Tide!

The University Athletic Association has announced a reduced capacity seating plan for Gators Volleyball. In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required for all fans throughout the entire game. This includes when fans are entering and exiting the arena. Fans may only remove face coverings while actively eating or drinking. Failure to comply with this important health guideline could result in loss of ticket privileges. For more information on ticketing, go to: https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/tickets_volleyball.aspx

Additional Information

• Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
• 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. Concessions should only be consumed while you are at your designated seating location.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: Parking is lifted on weekends on campus. Spots will be available outside the O’Connell Center in the adjacent parking garage and 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 »

Gators Volleyball is back and ready to take the court in Exactech Arena for the first time in 2020!

The University Athletic Association has announced a reduced capacity seating plan for Gators Volleyball. In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required for all fans throughout the entire game. This includes when fans are entering and exiting the arena. Fans may only remove face coverings while actively eating or drinking. Failure to comply with this important health guideline could result in loss of ticket privileges. For more information on ticketing, go to: https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/tickets_volleyball.aspx

Additional Information

• Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
• 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. Concessions should only be consumed while you are at your designated seating location.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday thru 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 »

This event is currently postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Please check back here in the future for more updates.

Presented by the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and The Gainesville Sun, the show will feature products and services related to home improvement, landscaping, remodeling, decorating and home sales. In addition to the many home and garden exhibits, the Home Show also includes informational seminars and how-to clinics.

The Home Show is unique in that it provides an opportunity for people to get new home improvement ideas, to have landscaping and remodeling questions answered and to see the latest home products all in one place and all at one time. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• 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 prohibited for this event
• Concession Information: Not available for this event.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information, please refer to the Gainesville Builder’s Association website.

Doors: 6:30pm

UF Student Government productions is bringing Tory Lanez to Exatech Arena to perform for Black History Month.

UF Students will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on-sale to the general public. These student tickets will be made available at the University Box Office on February 4th at 10:00am. Students will be able to purchase up to 4 tickets with their valid Gator1 ID (Only 1 ID allowed per person).

The general public on-sale will begin at 12:00pm on February 6th. At that time, tickets will go on-sale at the University Box Office as well as ticketmaster.com.

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1 will be open for the General Public.
• 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 »

Our Number 2 Ranked Gators are back home to take on the Number 8 LSU Tigers! Both teams snagged the regular season SEC title in 2019, so this match up is sure to be exciting! Go Gators!

Doors: 6:00pm

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1 and 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
• 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 & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Commuter Lot, located half a mile south of the O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive. A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Commuter Lot beginning at 6pm. Please check this post closer to the date of the meet for a detailed map showing each location available. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Location: Exactech Arena
Doors (both days): 7:00am for competitors/athletes 8:00am for parents and patrons
Admission Information: $12.00 per patron – Gate 1 Box Office.
You will need to purchase a ticket for each day you attend. One ticket does not gain entry for both days.
Host: Gainesville Sports Commission and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)

The Florida High School Athletic Association will be hosting their High School Competitive Cheerleading State Competitions in the Exactech Arena. Join us as these talented high school teams compete for the title of Florida State Champions!

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• 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 are allowed for this event
• Concession Information: Available in Gate 1 lobby. ONLY COMPETITORS are allowed to bring in a water bottle, but NO other outside food or drinks will be permitted inside the building.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking – Parking will be available in the North Lawn as well as Flavet Field; please refer to the following MAP for directions. Parking is lifted in the O’Connell Center lot and Garage at 3:30pm each weekday
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the FHSAA Website.

For more events hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission, please refer to their website at: https://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/

You won’t want to miss your Florida Gators women’s basketball team as they take on Tennessee head on in our home court.

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 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: Open throughout the concourse
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: See the Parking Policies listed here » (Note that the parking adjacent to the O’Connell Center requires a parking decal on weekdays until 3:30 PM)
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »