Come on out to the home opener of the season! Cheer on the Florida Gators as they go against the defending national champions on our home court.

For ticketing information, go to:  https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_volleyball_.aspx

Additional Information

• Gates: Guests will enter through Gate 1. This will be the only gate open.
• 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: 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 »

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

Attendees:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, they are subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Open
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Gate 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: https://recognition-ceremony.clas.ufl.edu/
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Regalia: Regalia can be ordered at: https://commencement.ufl.edu/. Must be done by March 13th.
• Additional Dates and Times: https://commencement.ufl.edu/2019/spring/schedule

VIP Doors: 4:00p.m.
General Doors: 5:00p.m.

Taste of Greater Gainesville is celebrating its 10th year, and its second year in a row at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center! The event will have a Paris theme, and will be host to over 40 restaurants (sampling both food and beverages). There will also be an Iron Chef competition and a Silent Auction! For more information on the event, visit: https://tasteofgainesville.com/index.php

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage, as well as the lot surrounding the garage.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Doors: 10:00am (subject to change, please check back closer to the actual event date)

The University of Florida’s College of Medicine will be hosting their “Match Day,” where future doctors will learn which residency program they have been accepted to!

Additional Information

• Gates: 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 are not allowed
• Concession Information:
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Parking will be available at Flavet Field; a parking decal WILL be required to park in either of the O’Connell Center parking lots. Flavet Field Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

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

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @12:30pm

Attendees:
Pharmacy (PharmD) students

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, they are subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Open
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Gate 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Regalia: Regalia can be ordered at: https://commencement.ufl.edu/. Must be done by March 13th.
• Additional Dates and Times: https://commencement.ufl.edu/2019/spring/schedule

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

Entrances:

Gate 1, Guest Entrance – Doors open @ 9:00am

Gate 4, Graduate Entrance – Doors open @ 7:30am

Attendees:
Levin College of Law graduates, alumni and guests

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, they are subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Open
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Gate 1 for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

The 2018 Florida Invitational Step Show is set to take place on February 16th at 7:00 PM.

The Florida Invitational Step Show is the largest student ran step show in the southeastern region of the United States, hosted by the University of Florida’s Black Student Union.

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 are 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 lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

SGP is excited to bring 21 SAVAGE to Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on April 15th! Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show will begin at 7:30 PM. April 15th is the rescheduled date for the previously announced February 27th Black History Month performance. All tickets already purchased for will be valid for the rescheduled date.

21 Savage is one of the biggest names in rap music today. Having released his first studio album, Issa Album, in 2017, he quickly earned his place in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 with the hit song, “Bank Account”. Later, 21 Savage reached number one single for his collaboration with Post Malone on “Rockstar”. His latest album, I Am > I Was, featuring artists such as Travis Scott, Post Malone, Childish Gambino, Offset and J. Cole, has already gained plenty of praise and attention.

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 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 »

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/