No. 5 Florida men’s basketball (26-4, 13-4) is set to return to the O’Connell Center this Saturday, where the Gators will face the Ole Miss Rebels (21-9, 10-7) at 6 p.m., presented by Florida Dairy Farmers.

What to Know Before Arriving

• Fans are encouraged to get to the arena early to avoid long lines. Gates 1 and 4 for the general public and Gate 3 for UF students open at 5 p.m.
  
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• General admission tickets have sold out, but verified resale options remain available through Ticketmaster.com.
• Supporters should add Mobile Tickets and digital parking passes to their digital wallets before heading to the arena to ensure smooth entry.
• All active UF students must enter through Gate 3 with a free, claimed season pass. Click here to claim your pass. Please note that claiming a student pass does not guarantee entry; admission for students is first-come, first-served.
• Tipoff is set for 6 p.m., with coverage on the SEC Network and radio broadcast through the Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
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Giveaways & In-Game Activities

• The Gators will hold a pregame Senior Night ceremony recognizing guards Alijah Martin, Walter Clayton Jr., and Will Richard.
• Early-arriving UF students can enjoy Crumbl cookies (first 250 in line) and Mi Apa coffee (first 300 in line). The first 1,000 students will also receive a Dunking Gator tank top.
• Alligator Alley, located in the Practice Court between Gates 3 and 4, will feature interactive stations, games, and a limited-quantity t-shirt giveaway from Florida Dairy Farmers.
• During halftime, senior Cheerleaders, Dazzlers, mascots, and members of the Gator Basketball Pep Band will be recognized.

Ticket Details

Tickets for the matchup have sold out, but fans may still obtain verified resale seats by clicking here. Deposits for the 2025-26 season can be placed at FloridaGators.com/tickets.

• Student entry begins at 5 p.m. and is through Gate 3 on the southwest side of Exactech Arena. Entry is not guaranteed even with a season pass, as all passes are free for active students and seating is first-come, first-served. Student capacity will be capped due to the sellout.
• Ticketmaster.com is the only verified resale vendor for the Florida Gators. Fans should avoid unapproved resellers or unverified individuals. Click here for tips on verifying tickets.
• Will Call is located at the Exactech Arena Ticket Office just north of Gate 1 near the Tom & Jane Johnson Family Atrium.

Other Events on Campus This Weekend

Friday, March 7

• Women’s Golf – Gators Invitational – 8:30 a.m. / Free Admission | Mark Bostick Golf Course
• Women’s Tennis vs. Texas – 5 p.m. | Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
• #7 Baseball vs. Harvard – 6:30 p.m. / Belt bags for first 500 UF students courtesy of American Campus Communities / Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark

Saturday, March 8

• Women’s Golf – Gators Invitational – 8:30 a.m. / Free Admission | Mark Bostick Golf Course
• #9 Women’s Lacrosse vs. #15 Loyola – Noon / Alumni Weekend: Postgame Autograph Session / Free Admission | Donald R. Dizney Stadium
• #7 Baseball vs. Harvard – 3 p.m. / Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark

Sunday, March 9

• Women’s Tennis vs. Texas A&M – Noon | Long sleeve t-shirt giveaway for the first 100 fans / Free Admission | Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
• #7 Baseball vs. Harvard – 1 p.m. / Gators eye black stickers for the first 500 kids (12 & under) / Get Tickets | Condron Family Ballpark