Rueben Chinyelu and the Gators play for another sellout crowd Saturday night.

Florida vs. South Carolina – Game Day Details

No. 3 Florida men’s basketball (21–3, 8–3 SEC) is back in action Saturday night at the O’Connell Center, where the Gators will face the South Carolina Gamecocks (10–14, 1–10 SEC). Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m., presented by GFL Environmental.

Know Before You Go

• Arrive early to avoid long lines. General public gates (1 and 4) and the student entrance (Gate 3) open at 7:30 p.m.
• Men's Basketball Gameday Parking Info
• Tickets for the general public are sold out. Verified resale tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com.
• Fans should add mobile tickets and parking passes to their digital wallet before arriving for faster entry.
• All active UF students must enter through Gate 3 with a free, claimed season pass. [Click here to claim your pass]. Entry is first-come, first-served and possession of a pass does not guarantee admission.
• The game will air on SEC Network and on radio via the Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
• [Florida Basketball Game Day Guide]
• [Download the South Carolina Digital Game Program]
• Got questions? [Ask Albert].

Giveaways & Promotions

• Retro Replica Jersey Giveaway: First 1,000 UF students courtesy of American Campus Communities.
• Alligator Alley (Practice Court between Gates 3 & 4): Interactive games, activities, and a t-shirt giveaway by GFL Environmental while supplies last.
• Halftime entertainment: Members of the UF National Pan-Hellenic Council will perform.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the South Carolina game are sold out, as are the remaining home games against Oklahoma (Feb. 18), Texas A&M (Mar. 1), and Ole Miss (Mar. 8). Fans can place deposits for the 2025–26 season at FloridaGators.com/tickets.

• Student Tickets: Starting at 7:30 p.m., students must enter through Gate 3 on the southwest side of Exactech Arena. Entry is first-come, first-served for those with a claimed pass. Note: The Georgia game is sold out, so student capacity will be capped at the normal level.
• Verified Resale Tickets: Ticketmaster.com is the only official resale partner. Avoid unauthorized sellers. [Click here for tips on verifying tickets].
• Will Call: Tickets can be picked up at the O’Connell Center Ticket Office, located north of Gate 1 near the Tom & Jane Johnson Family Atrium.

This Weekend on Campus

• Friday, Feb. 14
  #2 Florida Softball vs. Providence @ 4:30 p.m. & Duke @ 7 p.m.
  Bubly Invitational presented by Pepsi
  Get Tickets | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
  
  #10 Florida Baseball vs. Air Force: 6:30 p.m.
  Opening Night: 2025 schedule poster giveaway and Rowdy Reptiles t-shirts for the first 500 UF students.
  Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
  
  #3 Florida Gymnastics vs. #12 Auburn: 8:15 p.m.
  Link to Pink presented by UF Health: Free pink Gators Gym shirts and shakers for all fans in attendance.
  Get Tickets | Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
  
  Saturday, Feb. 15
  Florida Men's Golf - Gators Invitational: 7:45 a.m.
  Free Admission | Mark Bostick Golf Course
  
  #2 Florida Softball vs. Boston College @ 11:30 a.m. & Binghamton @ 2 p.m.
  Bubly Invitational presented by Pepsi
  Get Tickets | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
  
  #5 Florida Women's Lacrosse vs. #3 UNC @ Noon
  Lacrosse Out Cancer Game: Free Gators Lax shirts for the first 250 fans.
  Free Admission | Donald R. Dizney Stadium
  
  #10 Florida Baseball vs. Air Force: 4:00 p.m.
  Giveaway: 2025 schedule coasters for the first 1,000 fans.
  Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
  
  Sunday, Feb. 16
  Florida Men's Golf vs. South Florida & Charlotte - Gators Invitational: 8:00 a.m.
  Free Admission | Mark Bostick Golf Course
  
  Florida Men's Tennis vs. North Florida: Noon
  Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
  
  #10 Florida Baseball vs. Air Force: Noon
  Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark
  
  #2 Florida Softball vs. Duke @ 1 p.m.
  Bubly Invitational presented by Pepsi
  Get Tickets | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
  
  Florida Women's Basketball vs. Mississippi State: 2:00 p.m.
  National Girls and Women in Sports Day & Alumni Day presented by D1 Training
  Giveaway: Replica Gators retro jerseys for the first 500 fans.
  Get Tickets | Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center