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.

Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia

We face off with the Bulldogs on this day for the second time this season, but this time back at home.  It’s a classic rivalry so we need to win this game, if for nothing else then just for the bragging rights!

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Men’s Basketball vs. LSU

The LSU Tigers come to town on this day to be the Gator’s competitors.  Let’s hope for a good game and no weather delays!

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Women’s Basketball vs. Florida A&M

FAMU slithers their way down south to play against some more cold-blooded ballers!

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CLAS Convocation

New Student Convocation, a bookend to Commencement (aka. graduation), is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all new first-year students.

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NOTE: ATTENDANCE AT NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SUMMER B AND FALL ADMITTED FIRST YEAR STUDENTS. THIS INCLUDES STUDENTS WHO RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITH THEIR AA DEGREE.

FIU vs. Jacksonville (Gator Invitational)

FIU and Jacksonville close things out in today in the sixth and final match of the Gator Invitational!

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  • 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: Parking is lifted in each lot on weekends. This match will take place on a home football Saturday, so please be advised there will be added traffic around campus. If there are any more restrictions, we will update this closer to the match date.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Army vs. Jacksonville (Gator Invitational)

We resume the Honda of Gainesville Gator Invitational with match number 3 of first day. The Army Black Knights retake the court to face off against the JU Dolphins!

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: Parking will be lifted in both the flat lot and parking garage closest to the arena over the weekend. For more information regarding parking, please visit our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

FIU vs. Army (Gator Invitational)

The Honda of Gainesville Gator Invitational gets kicked off early in Exactech Arena as the FIU Panthers take on the Army Black Knights!

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: Parking will be lifted in both the flat lot and parking garage closest to the arena over the weekend. For more information regarding parking, please visit our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

USC vs. Louisville (Bubly Invitational)

The third and final day of the Bubly Invitational is here! We start the festivities with the USC Trojans and the Louisville Cardinals!

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: Parking is lifted in both the flat lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center on weekends.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

USC vs. UCF (Bubly Invitational)

It’s Day 2 of the Bubly Invitational! Today the USC Trojans will face off against the UCF Knights after the conclusion of the UF vs Louisville Match!

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: Parking is lifted in each lot on weekends. This match will take place on a home football Saturday, so please be advised there will be added traffic around campus. If there are any more restrictions, we will update this closer to the match date.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UCF vs. Louisville (Bubly Invitational)

The UCF Knights and Louisville Cardinals open the Bubly Invitational in Exactech Arena to start the 2018 season!

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. Please check back closer to the event for any other updates on parking.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »