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

Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State

Join us at 7pm to cheer on Gator’s Women’s Basketball as they take on our rival, the FSU Seminoles in the Sunshine Showdown, presented by Fresh from Florida!

Doors open: 6 PM

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: 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. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. North Florida

The Gators face the North Florida Osprey’s in the Dome!

Doors open: 6 PM

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 lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida Invitational Step Show 2018

The 2017 Florida Invitational Step Show is set to take place on February 17th at 7:00 PM.

Theme: The Hunger Games

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

Cirque Musica

Cirque Musica Holiday and the Stephen C. O’Connell Center present BELIEVE, an all-new concert experience! It is a fun-filled family holiday event featuring the cast of Cirque Musica together with all-time favorite holiday songs performed live by the Cirque Musica Holiday Orchestra. Cirque Musica is a concert and visual experience where audiences journey into a world of high-flying adventure with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer, too! The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of the greatest holiday music of all time.

Tickets available on Friday, October 27th at noon at the University Box Office located at Gate 1 of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center or on ticketmaster.com

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Volleyball vs. Michigan State (Active Ankle Challenge) – CANCELLED

**PLEASE NOTE THIS MATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA**

 

The Florida Gators take on the Michigan State Spartans in the lone match of the Active Ankle Challenge.

Doors open: 4 PM

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: 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: 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 will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage all day. Parking in the flat lot will be lifted at 3:30 PM. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Lipscomb vs. N. Kentucky (Gator Invitational)

The Lipscomb Bison open up the Gator Invitational against Northern Kentucky University!

Doors open: 9 AM

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: 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: 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 will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage all day. Parking in the flat lot will be lifted at 3:30 PM. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Volleyball vs. Florida A&M (Gator Invitational)

The Gators continue the Gator Invitational against the Florida A&M Rattlers!

Doors open: 9 AM, doors will remain open from previous match

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: 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: 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 will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage all day. Parking in the flat lot will be lifted at 3:30 PM. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida A&M vs. Lipscomb (Gator Invitational)

The FAMU Rattlers continue the Gator Invitational against the Lipscomb Bison!

Doors open: 4 PM

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: 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: 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 will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage all day. Parking in the flat lot will be lifted at 3:30 PM. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Volleyball vs. Northern Kentucky (Gator Invitational)

The Gators continue the Gator Invitational against Northern Kentucky University!

Doors open: 4 PM, doors will remain open from previous match

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: 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: 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 will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage all day. Parking in the flat lot will be lifted at 3:30 PM. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Volleyball vs. Lipscomb (Gator Invitational)

The Gators wrap up the Gator Invitational against the Lipscomb Bison!

Doors open: 4 PM, doors will remain open from previous match

Please note: This is a home football Saturday, so the below information is subject to change.

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: 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: Please be advised that there will be very limited parking available due to football tailgates. Shuttles will be available from Lot 9. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »