O'Connell Center

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.

Category: Arena Branded Events

Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Auburn

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 7:00pm
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 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: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat 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 »

Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 6:00pm
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 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: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat 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 »

Florida Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Chatanooga

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2025-2026 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 5:00pm
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 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: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat 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 »

Rosh Hashanah

Event Information

  • Doors: 5:15pm
  • 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.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Check security link above
  • 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.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • More Info: For more info, visit the ChabadUF Jewish Student Center website.
  • RSVP: To RSVP for the event, visit jewishgator.com

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

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!

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.
  • 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 will be available in the garage and lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: Tickets will go on-sale on Ticketmaster.com starting Monday, September 22nd at 10:00am.

Gator Growl 2025

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
  • 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 »
  • Tickets: Tickets will be available starting at 12:00pm on Friday, August 29th on Ticketmaster.com.

UF ACCENT Presents: Bryan Cranston

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

For more information on the event, please visit the ACCENT Speakers Bureau Page on Instagram.

Jeff Dunham – Artificial Intelligence Tour

Ticket Info

Ticket sales will begin on Monday, August 4th. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the O’Connell Center Gate 1 Box Office.

Event Information

  • Date: Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm
  • Doors: 1 hour prior to show start
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open.
  • Camera Policy: No cameras are permitted for this event. Cell phone cameras are allowed.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Professional video camera equipment is not permitted.
  • 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 »

UF Panhellenic Bid Day

The individuals who have participated in recruitment will find out which sorority gave them a bid!

Event Information

  • Doors: 2:30pm
  • 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.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: Metal detectors will be in use.  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 »

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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!

Purchase tickets HERE

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Event 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 »
  • Tickets: Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com and at the O’Connell Center Box Office starting Friday, July 25th