Gator Nation Tailgates

Gator Nation Tailgate Essentials

Everything you need to know for the 2026 Season

Entry and Access

The Experience

  • Cashless Event: Gator Nation Tailgates are cashless. Please bring a credit or debit card for all purchases.
  • Dining: Brick City Southern Kitchen, available for purchase.
  • Family Fun: Live entertainment and face painting for all ages.
  • Apparel: Official gear available from the UF Bookstore.
  • Gator Walk: Located steps away from the stadium route.

Guest Policy

  • Life Members: 2 complimentary guests.
  • Annual Members: 1 complimentary guest.
  • Youth: Children under 17 are admitted free.
  • Additional Guests: $10 per person. Credit or debit card only; cash is not accepted.

2026 Football Season

We can’t wait to welcome you all back for the upcoming 2026 season!

Date Opponent / Event Location Time Tailgate / Registration
Apr. 11
O&B
Orange & Blue Spring Game
Gainesville TBA 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Sept. 5
FAU
Florida Atlantic Home opener
Gainesville 7:45 PM ET 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Sept. 12
CAM
Campbell
Gainesville 5:30 PM ET 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sept. 18
TG
Tailgate Event Auburn Away Tailgate Gator Nation GameDay Headquarters
The Graduate Auburn 202 W Magnolia Ave
Auburn, AL 36830 		6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday evening Event Cost: FREE Register Now UF Alumni Association
ufalum@ufalumni.ufl.edu
Sept. 19
AUB
at Auburn Away Game
Auburn, AL 7 PM ET Sept. 18 Away Tailgate
Sept. 26
MISS
Ole Miss
Gainesville 3:30 PM ET  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oct. 3
MIZ
at Missouri
Columbia, MO 3:30 PM ET  Away
Oct. 10
SCAR
South Carolina
Gainesville 12:45 PM ET  9:15 AM - 12:15 PM 
Oct. 17
TEX
at Texas
Austin, TX Early: 12-1 PM ET Away
Oct. 31
UGA
vs. Georgia Rivalry Weekend
Atlanta, GA 3:30 PM ET Event Cost: FREE Register Now UF Alumni Association
ufalum@ufalumni.ufl.edu
Nov. 7
OU
Oklahoma
Gainesville Flex: 3:30-4:30 PM or 6-8 PM ET Coming Soon
Nov. 14
UK
at Kentucky
Lexington, KY Night: 6-8 PM ET Away
Nov. 21
VAN
Vanderbilt
Gainesville Early: 12-1 PM ET Coming Soon
Nov. 27
FSU
at Florida State Rivalry Weekend
Tallahassee, FL 3:30 PM ET Away

Stay Updated for 2026

Official tailgate locations and registration links for the 2026 season will be released as details are confirmed. Kickoff times are Eastern and subject to change.

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