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.

Commencement – Agriculture and Life Sciences

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

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 5:30pm
Processional: Starts at 6:30pm

Attendees:

  • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Additional Information

Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

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

Attendees:

  • PhD, EdD, AuD, DAT, DBA, DMA, DNP, DPM, DPT, and OTD

    Additional Information

Kodak Black – Spring Fest

Openers: Nardo Wick and Big Charm

Additional Information

  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 only 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 »
  • Tickets: Tickets will officially be on sale Friday, Feb. 17th at 12:00pm. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster.com or at the O’Connell Center Box Office (please check hours before arriving).
  • Seating Map: Here

Buyer Beware

The O’Connell Center is a Ticketmaster venue. The box office cannot guarantee that any tickets purchased from a third-party source are valid or that they will allow you entry into the venue. Our box office will not be responsible for validating tickets that were not purchased through Ticketmaster or our O’Connell Center box office.

DCP Industry Expo – Design and Planning Career Fair

The 2023 DCP Industry Expo is a two-day event offering the opportunity to meet and hire top graduates and interns from the College of Design, Construction and Planning.

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

Additional Information:

  • Gates: Employers enter through the Admin Gate starting at 9:00am. Students can enter through Gate 2 starting at 12:00pm
  • 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 now allowed.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Parking: Employer parking will be made 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: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here
  • Prohibited Items: Please see the above security link.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

FHSAA Competitive Cheerleading State Championships 2023

Location: Exactech Arena
Doors (Friday):
8:00am for competitors/athletes
9:00am for parents and patrons
Doors (Saturday):
7:00am for competitors/athletes
8:00am for parents and patrons
Admission Information: $12.00 per patron – Gate 1 Box Office or on Ticketmaster.com. You will need to purchase a ticket for each day you attend. One ticket does not gain entry for both days.
Host: Gainesville Sports Commission and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)

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 ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Parking – Free parking will be available on Flavet Field on Friday; please refer to the following MAP for directions. Parking is lifted in the O’Connell Center lot and Garage at 3:30pm each weekday. Parking is lifted on weekends.
  • DirectionsMap 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/

Swim and Dive vs. FAU

Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 1:00pm
Ticketing: This is a non-ticketed event

The FAU Owls travel north to face off against your Florida Gators.

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 2 will be open for the General Public.
  • Security: Patrons will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • 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 at Gate 2
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Harlem Globetrotters

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2023 WORLD TOUR

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team!  In 2023, every fan is getting in on this action…that means YOU, so get ready! It’s GLOBETROTTER game time!

Additional 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: 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 10:00pm on Monday, January 9th at 10:00am on Ticketmaster.com or at the O’Connell Center Box Office (please check hours before arriving).

Gymnastics vs. Georgia (Alumni Night)

Meet Information

  • Meet Start: 5:45pm
  • Doors: 4:30pm
  • Gates: Gate 1, 2 and 3 will be open to the general public. Gate 3 will be the only entrance available for UF Students.
  • 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 throughout the concourse.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the O’Connell Center parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. The O’Connell Center flat lot is reserved for passholders only. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Gymnastics. vs. Auburn (Equality Night)

Meet Information

  • Meet Start: 7:15pm
  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Gates: Gate 1, 2 and 3 will be open to the general public. Gate 3 will be the only entrance available for UF Students.
  • 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 throughout the concourse.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the O’Connell Center parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. The O’Connell Center flat lot is reserved for passholders only. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Gymnastics vs. Ball State/Lindenwood/West Virginia

Meet Information

  • Meet Start: 6:45pm
  • Doors: 5:30pm
  • Gates: Gate 1, 2 and 3 will be open to the general public. Gate 3 will be the only entrance available for UF Students.
  • 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 throughout the concourse.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the O’Connell Center parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. The O’Connell Center flat lot is reserved for passholders only. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »