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 Penn State

It’s your last chance to see the Gator Gymnastics squad in action this evening as they take on the Nittany Lions from Penn State. Let’s send the Seniors off on a high note! Go Gators!

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 & 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 Garage 9 located on Archer Road (same lot used for Men’s Basketball). A complimentary shuttle service will run from Garage 9 beginning at 5pm. For a more detailed look at the map, please refer to the Gymnastics Parking page on FloridaGators.com.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

*Please note that ticket prices have changed this year. Check FloridaGators.com for more information.

Gymnastics vs Auburn (Link to Pink)

The Gator Gymnastics team faces off against Auburn in the 13th annual Link to Pink meet. This annual meet helps raise awareness for breast cancer research. Wear pink when you come out and help support the cause!

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 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 Garage 9 located on Archer Road (same lot used for Men’s Basketball). A complimentary shuttle service will run from Garage 9 beginning at 5pm. For a more detailed look at the map, please refer to the Gymnastics Parking page on FloridaGators.com.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

*Please note that ticket prices have changed this year. Check FloridaGators.com for more information.

Craft Festival 2018

The Stephen C. O’Connell Center is excited to host the Craft Festival on Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th from 10am – 5pm. Our Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The Craft Festival provides an excellent opportunity to shop for unique merchandise and gifts and features hundreds of different vendors. Come find something special for yourself or that hard to shop for person in your life.

Additional Information

  • Gates: The Administration Gate closest to the O’Connell Center parking lot will be open for the public.
  • Camera Policy: All cameras will be allowed for this event.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed.
  • Concession Information: Various stands will be open around the arena. A visual map will be provided upon entering the building.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted on campus during the weekend. The closest lot will be the O’Connell Center parking lot adjacent to the building. Alternative parking can be found around campus. For more information, please refer to the UF parking map.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Website Link for Event: Craft Festival 2018

Ticketing Information: Tickets can be purchased at the link provided above. Tickets are valid for entry on either date, but can only be used once. Coupons for the show are also available HERE. Coupons must be printed out to be used.

Chris Tomlin

Grammy® winning singer-songwriter and one of the most successful Christian touring artists, Chris Tomlin, will be coming to Gainesville on April 6, 2019 on the newly announced Holy Roar Tour.Chris Tomlin is one of the most heralded singer-songwriters in the world who has amassed an impressive body of work. He has sold more than 8 million albums, 11.3 million digital tracks with 16 #1 singles. Chris is one of only four artists ever to receive the Sound Exchange Digital Radio Award for over 1 Billion digital radio streams, others include Justin Timberlake, Pitbull and Garth Brooks. The Grammy® winner’s list of music awards include an American Music Award, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a BMI Songwriter of the Year Award and more. Chris’ concert tours have sold-out venues in major cities including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, The Forum in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Red Rocks in Denver, among others.

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 »

Women’s Basketball vs. South Carolina

The Gamecocks are here with their game faces on, ready for game time.  But we don’t play no games!  It’s all business with this one!

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Men’s Basketball vs. Charleston Southern (Battle 4 Atlantis)

Our own Florida Gators are facing off against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in this showdown for the Battle 4 Atlantis!

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Men’s Basketball vs. Butler

Butler’s pride and reputation will be at stake when they come here to Gainesville and challenge our team of Gators, who are hungry for a win on the court!

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Men’s Basketball vs. UNF

It’s time for our team to duke it out with another Florida school, the North Florida Ospreys, to see who will arise victorious!

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Men’s Basketball vs. La Salle

Today, the Gators will square up with the La Salle Explorers and hopefully discover a win!

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Men’s Basketball vs. Michigan State

It’s the Gators vs. the Spartans in an all out throw down!  War will be waged on the court!