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Florida-Merrimack: What You Need to Know

No. 10 Florida men’s basketball (3-1) returns to action this Friday in the O’Connell Center, as the Gators take on the Merrimack Warriors (2-3) at 7 p.m. presented by Meldon Law.
Know Before You Go
- Arrive Early to Avoid Lines; general public gates (Gates 1 and 4) and the UF student gate (Gate 3) open at 6:00 p.m.
- Men’s Basketball Gameday Parking Info
- General public tickets are sold out. Shop verified resale tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.com.
- Don’t Wait Until the Gate: Fans are encouraged to add their Mobile Tickets and digital parking passes to their digital wallet prior to heading to the O’Dome for faster and more efficient gate access.
- All active UF students must enter through Gate 3 with a free, claimed season pass. Click here to claim your pass. Possession of a student season pass does not guarantee entry, and admission is first-come, first-served for students who have claimed a pass.
- Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcasted on the SEC Network + and on radio via the Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
- Florida Basketball Game Day Guide
- Download the Merrimack Digital Game Program
- Got game day questions? Ask Albert
Giveaways & Promotions
- 2025 National Championship Replica Rings: Every fan in attendance will receive a replica ring, courtesy of Meldon Law, upon entry. One ring per person present at the game, not per ticket.
- 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Schedule Magnets: Available for the first 2,000 fans.
- Enter-to-Win: Fans can enter for a chance to win two tickets to the Tennessee football game and two pregame Swamp Moments experiences.
- Halftime Youth Scrimmage: Queen of Peace Catholic Academy.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Merrimack game are sold out, but fans can still purchase verified resale tickets by clicking here.
- Student Tickets: Beginning at 6 p.m., all students must enter Exactech Arena through Gate 3, located on the southwest side of the venue. Please note that possession of a student season pass does not guarantee entry, as all active students are eligible for a free season pass. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis for students who have claimed a pass. *Please note, the game vs. Merrimack is sold out, so student capacity will be capped at the normal level.
- Verified Resale Tickets: Ticketmaster.com is the only verified resale partner for the Florida Gators. Avoid purchasing tickets from unauthorized secondary sites or unknown individuals. Click here for tips on verifying tickets.
- Will Call: Tickets can be picked up at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Ticket Office, located north of Gate 1 near the Tom & Jane Johnson Family Atrium.
This Weekend on Campus
Saturday, November 22
- Football vs. #20 Tennessee – 7:30 p.m. | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Tickets are sold out, but verified resale tickets are still available via Ticketmaster.com.




