Final Four Fever: Everything Gator Nation Needs to Know in San Antonio

Final Four Fever: Everything Gator Nation Needs to Know in San Antonio
April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

The Gators are in the Final Four for the sixth time in program history.

Florida vs. (1) Auburn


  • Event: 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four
  • Date/Time: Saturday, April 5 at 6:09 p.m. (ET)
  • Location: Alamodome (Venue Info) / San Antonio (City Info)
  • Records: Florida (34-4) vs. Auburn (31-5)
  • Television: CBS with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson
  • Radio: Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD (Stations list) with Sean Kelley, Lee Humphrey, and Steve Egan / Listen Live on the Varsity Network app


Important Information Before You Go



2025 MEN'S FINAL FOUR FAN EVENTS IN SAN ANTONIO (full details)


Florida Open Practice

Friday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. (CT) / Alamodome

Free admission / Event Information


Florida Victorious Final Four Celebration

Friday, April 4 / 8:00 p.m. – Midnight (CT)

Be Kind & Rewind (115 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205)

  • Get tickets here: https://t.co/dUZFr1ATx5
  • Florida Victorious members: up to 2 free tickets; non-members: $25
  • Support the Florida Victorious March Madness Pledge Per Challenge


Final Four River Rally

Saturday, April 5 / 11:00 a.m. – Noon (CT) / Rivercenter Lagoon at River Walk

  • Featuring the Gators pep band, cheerleaders, The Dazzlers, and Albert on barges along the River Walk
  • Event Information


Gator Nation Headquarters

Saturday, April 5 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)

Hard Rock Café (111 W Crockett St, San Antonio, TX 78205)

  • Hosted by Gator Boosters and the UF Alumni Association, located near the team hotel leads into Gator Walk


Final Four Gator Walk

Saturday, April 5 / Approx. 3:00 p.m. (CT)

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio (420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205)


March Madness Music Festival

Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6 / Tower Park at Hemisfair

  • Free event with live performances by Pitbull, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and more

Event Information


Men’s Final Four Fan Fest

Friday, April 4 – Monday, April 7 / Henry B. González Convention Center

Tickets ($10) & Event Information


Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate

Friday, April 4 – Monday, April 7 / Civic Park

Event Information


National Championship Gator Walk (If Advance)

Monday, April 7 / Approx. 6:30 p.m. (CT)

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio (420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205)


Championship River Parade (If Advance)

Monday, April 7 (Postgame) / Arneson River Theatre (River Walk)

Event Details


Final Four Merchandise

Official 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament gear

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