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Category: Events

Women’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss

Event Description
Watch the Florida Gators take on Ole Miss in an SEC face-off in the Exactech Arena starting at 7 pm! We’ll see you there!
Additional Information

  • Security: Click here to view security policies.
  • 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: Open at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas

Come on Gators get up and go! Join us in the Exactech Arena as the Gators take on Arkansas at 7 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.
    Gator Booster Reserved Parking     can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)
    General Public     fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. South Carolina

Come on Gators get up and go! Join us in the Exactech Arena as the Gators take on South Carolina at 7 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.
    Gator Booster Reserved Parking     can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)
    General Public     fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M

Come on Gators get up and go! Join us in the Exactech Arena as the Gators take on Texas A&M at 12 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.
    Gator Booster Reserved Parkin    g can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)
    General Public     fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. Kentucky

Come on Gators get up and go! Join us in the Exactech Arena as the Gators take on Kentucky at 8:15pm.

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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.
    Gator Booster Reserved Parking     can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)
    General Public     fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. Missouri

Come on Gators get up and go! Join us in the Exactech Arena as the Gators take on Missouri at 7 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 grass area at the North end of the track accessed from S.W. 2nd Avenue.
    Gator Booster Reserved Parking     can be accessed from Gale Lemerand Drive or S.W. 2nd Avenue. (Media and GB passes only access off S.W. 2nd Ave)
    General Public     fans are encouraged to utilize the Fast Break Shuttle to the O’Connell Center. The BASKETBALL FAST BREAK SHUTTLE parking shuttle will be available for all home games at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center:
    PARKING LOCATION: Commuter Parking Lot and Garage V – Gale Lemerand Drive just South of Museum Road
    SCHEDULE: Pick-up begins 2 hours prior to tip-off and Drop-off runs for 60 minutes following each game.
    SHUTTLE ROUTE: Buses will depart from the commuter lot bus stop and drop-off at the arena bus stop outside Gate 2. The route will be reversed following the game.
    COST: FREE for all Gator Fans.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Fall Commencement Master’s, Specialists, and Bachelor’s Degree Candidates

Come join the University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Students from the College of the Arts, Warrington College of Business, College of Design, Construction and Planning, College of Education, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, College of Nursing, College of Medicine and College of Public Health and Health Professions will be graduating in the Exactech Arena. Candidates will assemble at 12:30 pm and the Processional will begin at 1:30 pm. For more information visit registrar.ufl.edu/commencement.

  • Ticketing: This is a non-ticketed even. Admission is free.
  • Time: 2:00 PM (Doors at 12:30 PM)
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses.
  • Concession Information: Open
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1, 2 & 4 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 3.
  • More Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Noise makers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited.
  • Parking: First come, first served.
    For your convenience the O’Connell Center staff suggest the following parking areas that we consider to be within walking distance. Refer the following campus map website for locations.
    Capacities:
    O’Connell Center garage and surface lot – 1,255 spaces
    Keys Hall lot – 183 spaces
    UF Track lot – 165 spaces
    Springs Hall lot – 58 spaces
    Murphree Hall – 214 spaces
    Fletcher Drive on street parking – 26 spaces
    Law School parking lot – 493 spaces
    Frat Row lot – 626 spaces
    Woodlawn & Graham Hall – 519 spaces
    Chemistry Lab lot – 51 spaces
    East & Rhines Halls lots – 137 spacesMore parking information found here: Commencement Parking
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

FHSAA High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships


Afternoon/Evening (See the full day event »)
The Florida High School Athletic Association hosts day 2 of 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! Tickets are $10.

Additional Information

  • Security: See 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 parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

FHSAA High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships


All Day (See the afternoon/evening portion info »)
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! Tickets are $10.

  • Security: See 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 parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Swim and Dive vs. Tennessee

Watch your Gators take the pool as they take on Tennessee in their first meet back in the Dome! It’s sure to be a great day to be a Florida Gator!

Additional Information

  • Security: See 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 parking lot and garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »