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The Gators are home at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Friends or family driving into Gainesville for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
Florida football: Go Gators
They call Ben Hill Griffin Stadium The Swamp, where only Gators get out alive. Ninety thousand fans doing the Gator Chomp, "We Are the Boys" at the end of the third quarter, and "I Won't Back Down" for Gainesville's own Tom Petty make it one of the loudest afternoons in the SEC. Gator Nation is everywhere, and it travels.
2026 Florida Gators football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Florida Atlantic | Gainesville, FL | Home | W 66-21 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Campbell | Gainesville, FL | Home | W 52-3 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | at Auburn | Auburn, AL | Away | W 44-39 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Ole Miss | Gainesville, FL | Home | 3:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 3 | at Missouri | Columbia, MO | Away | 3:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs South Carolina | Gainesville, FL | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | at Texas | Austin, TX | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs Georgia | Atlanta, GA (neutral) | Away | 3:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Oklahoma | Gainesville, FL | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Vanderbilt | Gainesville, FL | Home | Time TBA |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Florida State | Tallahassee, FL | Away | 3:30 PM ET |
Kickoff times shown in ET (Gainesville time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Florida away-game road trips from Gainesville
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | Gainesville to Auburn, AL | 307 mi | 5 hr 15 min | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Gainesville to Columbia, MO | 1,010 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Gainesville to Austin, TX | 1,011 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Gainesville to Atlanta, GA | 332 mi | 5 hr 5 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Gainesville to Lexington, KY | 700 mi | 11 hr 5 min | Find a ride |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Gainesville to Tallahassee, FL | 152 mi | 2 hr 30 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Gainesville with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Florida students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Gators fans who are already driving from Gainesville post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Florida away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Gainesville late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Florida away games are drivable?
Auburn in Auburn, AL (307 mi); Georgia in Atlanta, GA (332 mi); Kentucky in Lexington, KY (700 mi); Florida State in Tallahassee, FL (152 mi). The longest drive is Kentucky at about 11 hr 5 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Gators fans and let them cover the gas.