(This story was written by a student journalist in collaboration with the University of North Florida.)
If you live in Florida and love football, you probably know that the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgia Bulldogs football teams are long-time rivals. The two teams have played each other for nearly 100 years, facing off annually since 1926.
Most of the last 99 Florida-Georgia games were played in Duval County. Since 1933, Jacksonville has hosted the annual rivalry game, with a hiatus in 1994 and 1995 for stadium construction. And this weekend’s game will mark the last Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville until 2028, when the upcoming renovations to EverBank Stadium are completed.
Whether you’re a Gator, a Bulldog, or just love a good rivalry, here’s what you need to know before attending the game at EverBank Stadium.
Where, when is the Florida-Georgia game 2025?
The Florida-Georgia rivalry game will kick off on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. The game will take place at EverBank Field, the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
What are you allowed to bring into EverBank Stadium?
According to the EverBank Stadium website, fans may bring:
Prohibited items include:
Self-storage lockers are available at Gate 1.
Is 2025 the last year Jacksonville will host Florida-Georgia?
No, but this will be the final game in Jacksonville until 2028. EverBank Stadium will undergo renovations and is expected to be fully refurbished by August 2028.
Where can I park for the Florida-Georgia game?
Guests attending the official tailgate are permitted to remain in their assigned parking spaces. Parking is available at the First and Ten Lot, located at 1906 Beaver St. E, 32202 — about a 10-minute walk from EverBank Stadium.
Guests not attending the tailgate can pre-purchase parking passes through the official Jacksonville Jaguars mobile app.
Here’s where you can park for the game, according to the official Florida-Georgia 2025 website:
● Gates 1 and 4 open three hours before kickoff.
● All other parking lots open two hours before kickoff.
Other parking options include:
● Jacksonville Fairgrounds
● Old Cypress Game Day Parking
● Competition Garage Doors Parking
● Maxwell/Shipyards and Church Lot
Where can I tailgate for the Florida-Georgia game?
The official pregame tailgate, hosted by Gameday Tailgate Experience, begins at 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.
Guests must present a valid ID at check-in to access the four-hour open bar. The tailgate also includes unlimited food, tented seating, live music, and games.
Can I tailgate at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena?
Yes. VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena parking lots allow personal tailgates.
Here are the tailgating rules, according to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena website:
Contributing: Lianna Norman, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: What are you allowed to bring into EverBank? What to know before you go to Florida-Georgia
Reporting by Alyssa Bice / Florida Times-Union
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