Florida¹⁷ vs. Georgia³: Weekend Guide

Final: Georgia³ 27, Florida¹⁷ 8 Official recap

For the first time, the Florida-Georgia rivalry comes to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It’s a neutral-site game, so Gator and Bulldog fans share the city all weekend. This guide is for both fan bases.

How to Watch and Stream

• TV: ABC, 3:30 p.m. ET.
• On game day, you can stream it on the ESPN app by signing in with a TV provider or an ESPN subscription that includes the channel.

Tickets

• Buy only from official sources: the University of Florida and University of Georgia athletics ticket offices, or the stadium’s official event page.

Weather

Check the local forecast closer to kickoff. We’ll leave guessing to the weather apps.

Series History

• Georgia leads the all-time series 58-44-2 (per Georgia Athletics), after a 24-20 Georgia win on Nov. 1, 2025.
• This is the first time the series has been played in Atlanta.

Getting There

• From Gainesville, Florida fans usually take I-75 north to Atlanta.
• From Athens, Georgia fans usually come west into Atlanta.
• Nearest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.
• MARTA costs $2.50 each way. Use the SEC District Station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center) for the stadium.
• Rideshare: Zone 1 is at GWCC Bus Lane C on Northside Drive (best from Gate 1). Zone 2 is on Broad Street between Trinity and Mitchell (best from Gates 2 to 4, and quicker to the airport and interstates). Both are about a 10-minute walk.

Parking

• The stadium says there are more than 20,000 spaces within a 20-minute walk, and lots often sell out.
• Buy parking ahead through the stadium’s official parking site, parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com.

Bag Policy

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, including clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags.
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags.
• Small non-clear bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, carried in with a clear plastic bag.
• Paid bag storage from The Mobile Locker Company is outside Gate 1 on Northside Drive and Gate 2 on Andrew Young International Boulevard.

Where to Watch If You’re Not Going

• Any sports bar or home with ABC.
• Gator fans in Gainesville and Bulldog fans in Athens fill local bars and restaurants on game day. Call ahead for big groups.

Where Fans Meet

• Both fan bases gather around downtown Atlanta and the stadium area before kickoff.
• Fans with floor seats must enter at the floor entry line near Gate 1 and the soccer ball sculpture.

Tailgating Rules

Tailgating rules depend on the lot you buy. Check the rules on your parking pass and the stadium’s official A-Z guide before you set anything up.

Food Ideas

• Easy tailgate ideas: wings, sliders, pulled pork, a big pot of chili or queso, and finger desserts. Since it’s Halloween, themed treats are a fun extra.
• With a 3:30 p.m. kickoff and 2 p.m. gates, plan a late lunch before you head in.

Where to Stay

• Downtown Atlanta is closest to the stadium.
• Midtown and areas along the MARTA rail lines are good options if you plan to ride MARTA to the game.

Atlanta City Guide

Where to eat, stay and get around in Atlanta.