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.

Zach Williams and Tim Tebow – Breaking Chains Through Grace

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Ticketing Info: Tickets will officially go on-sale on Ticketmaster.com or at the O’Connell Center Box Office (please check hours before arriving) on April 12, 2024 at 12:00pm.

Seating Map (Price Levels Included): Zach Williams Map

PRICES

  • Price Level 1 – $200.00
  • Price Level 2 – $150.00
  • Price Level 3 – $100.00
  • Price Level 4 – $75.00
  • Price Level 5 – $60.00
  • Price Level 6 – $50.00
  • Price Level 7 – $35.00
  • NOTE: Additional Fees apply on Ticketmaster and at the O’Connell Center Box Office

Event 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: 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 »

SGP and ACCENT presents Nelly

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a FREE show for UF Students-only. UF Students can pick up 2 tickets with their Gator 1 ID at the O’Connell Center box office. Tickets will NOT be available for UF students on Ticketmaster.com.

Additional Information

  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open for UF Students.
  • 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 Wednesday, April 3rd at the Gate 1 box office. Tickets will NOT be available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com.

WBIT – Florida vs. St. John’s (First Round)

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WBIT Information:
Information for the WBIT, including tickets and broadcast information can be found on WBIT.net.

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 restrictions are lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays in the parking garage and lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Parking is first come, first served.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

NCAA Gymnastics Championships – Gainesville Regional (Second Round)

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Schools Competing: Utah, Maryland, Towson, Michigan State

Additional Info: Extra info on regionals can be found on the NCAA.com website.

Meet Information:

  • Doors: 1 hour prior to event
  • Gates: Gate 1 open for patrons. Gate 3 will be open for UF students for sessions in which Florida is competing.
  • 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 in Gate 1.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be available on the top level of Garage 7 (O’Connell Center Garage), the grass lots immediately north of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and Flavet Field. Campus restrictions will be in place in all other parking lots. No shuttles for this event.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

NCAA Gymnastics Championships – Gainesville Regional (Second Round)

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Schools Competing: Florida, Clemson/Iowa State, Georgia, Missouri

Additional Info: Extra info on regionals can be found on the NCAA.com website.

Meet Information:

  • Doors: 1 hour prior to event
  • Gates: Gate 1 open for patrons. Gate 3 will be open for UF students for sessions in which Florida is competing.
  • 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 in Gate 1.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center flat lot and garage, and Flavet Field. No reserved parking for this event. No shuttles for this event.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Commencement – Health and Human Performance

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Excited to celebrate UF Commencement with these graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm
Processional: Begins at 1:30pm

Additional Information

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

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Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 7:30am for guests
Processional: Begins at 8:40am

Participating Degrees: PhD, EdD, AuD, DAT, DBA, DMA, DNP, DPM, DPT, OTD

Additional Information

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

Dance Marathon

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Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is a yearlong philanthropic effort benefiting the patients of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Each year, students stay awake and on their feet at our annual 26.2 hour event to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for the duration of the event. In the 29 years of Dance Marathon at UF’s existence, we have raised more than $30 million , making it the most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States. In 2023, DM at UF raised a grand total of $2,007,079.05 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Event Information:

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Visit our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Camera Policy: Cameras of all types are permitted.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording allowed 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 on the event, please refer to the Dance Marathon website.

UF College of Medicine Research Poster Session

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The annual UF College of Medicine research poster session is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the strength of our research mission and programs, to appreciate the scope, quality and distinction of the science, and to launch new partnerships through vibrant, robust conversations. Let us celebrate the future as we join together in advancing discovery through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive excellence in research!

Event Information

  • Event Start: 4:00pm
  • Entry: Patrons enter through Gate 1.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording allowed for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Stephen C. O’Connell Center Accessibility Information
  • Security: Full list of Security Policies
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking in the flat lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center will be first come, first served. Parking lifted in these areas at 3:30pm on weekdays.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Additional Information: For additional information, visit UF College of Medicine 2024 Research Poster Session

UF DCP Industry Expo 2024

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The UF DCP Industry Expo is a two-day spring event offering the opportunity to meet and hire top graduates and interns from the College of Design, Construction and Planning.

Day 1 – Design and Planning Career Fair – 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Day 2 – Construction Management Career Fair – 9:00am-1:00pm

For full information on event, visit the UF DCP Career page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Gates: Employers enter through the Admin Gate starting at 7:00am. Students enter through Gate 1 starting at 9:00am
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording not allowed.
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event.
  • Parking: Employer parking will available on the top level of the parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Parking will not be made available for students.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Stephen C. O’Connell Center Accessibility Information
  • Security: Full list of Security Policies
  • Prohibited Items: Please see the above security link.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »