SEC GamedayGainesville City Guide
A neutral fan guide to game weekends in Gainesville, home of Florida.
Getting There
- Gainesville Regional Airport is in town. Jacksonville International is the closest larger airport.
The Stadium and Campus
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Steve Spurrier-Florida Field) is on the University of Florida campus near University Avenue.
Game Day Parking
- Use the Florida Gators Football Game Day Guide at floridagators.com for parking, shuttles and tailgating.
Where to Stay
- Midtown and downtown Gainesville, which are close to campus.
- The Archer Road and I-75 corridor for more hotel choices.
Food and Drink
- The Swamp Restaurant on SW 2nd Avenue, a game day hot spot about a 20-minute walk from the stadium.
- Satchel’s Pizza on NE 23rd Avenue. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Mom’s OG Pub and Grill for watching the game late into the night.
- Food trucks line Gator Walk hours before kickoff.
On a Non-Game Day
- Paynes Prairie, where you might spot wild horses and bison.
- Paddle the Santa Fe River.
- The Alachua County Ale Trail breweries.
Florida Team Page
Schedule, results and more for Florida.
Sources: Visit Gainesville game day; Independent Florida Alligator, Aug. 2026; Satchel’s Pizza; SEC facilities list (Wikipedia). Checked Oct. 28, 2026. Hours change, so call ahead.
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