Use this guide to put together your game day outfit for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, known as The Swamp, with help on colors, weather, clear bags, tailgates and parking. You can also check the remaining 2026 home games before deciding what to wear.
What color should I wear to a Gators game?
Wear orange, blue or both, the university's colors. Pick the color you enjoy wearing and build your outfit around it.
The announced 2026 home game designations have no official wear-this-color request. An orange T-shirt with denim shorts or a blue dress gives you a starting point, and you can add the other color with a hat or hair ribbon. Our I Heart Gators bracelet stack has blue, orange and black, so it works with either color top.
What colors are the Gators wearing today?
The team shares each game's uniform on its official football social accounts during game week. Check those posts for the uniform for your game.
For your own outfit, orange and blue give you plenty of choices. You can choose a single color from head to toe or use a team-color top with shorts you already like wearing.
What is the dress code at a Gators game?
There is no published dress code for general seating at a Gators game. The Gator Fan Code of Conduct prohibits offensive or derogatory clothing, and game day staff can also bar clothing they determine is offensive or disruptive under the stadium's prohibited-items policy.
For premium and club seating, ask the Gator Ticket Office at 352-375-4683 about those areas. For your outfit, think through sitting, standing and walking: shorts with a loose top or an easy dress can give you room to move. Choose shoes you have already worn comfortably.
What is appropriate attire for the weather?
Wear light, loose-fitting clothes for warm games and bring a layer for cooler November conditions. The stadium heat guide recommends SPF 30 or higher, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block 99% of UV.
These NOAA monthly normals for Gainesville Regional Airport use the 1991 to 2020 period and help you plan:
- September: normal high 88.1°F, normal low 69.4°F and 5.05 inches of rain.
- October: normal high 82.1°F, normal low 60.6°F and 2.68 inches of rain.
- November: normal high 74.7°F, normal low 50.6°F and 1.79 inches of rain.
Check the forecast for your game and tuck a poncho into your bag if rain is expected. Free sunscreen is available at Guest Service kiosks at Gates 1, 7 and 16. Our I Heart Gators bracelet stack adds color to bare arms, and its slide knots let you loosen the fit in the heat.
What bag can I bring into The Swamp?
You can bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear zip bag, plus one clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. The clutch can have a strap.
Keep any logo on the clear bag within 4.5 x 3.4 inches on one side. Prohibited items include purses, non-clear backpacks, non-clear cinch bags and fanny packs, camera and binocular cases, coolers, personal seatbacks, umbrellas, strollers, flags, selfie sticks, outside food or drink, artificial noisemakers, video cameras, tobacco and vapes. There is no bag check at the gates.
You may bring one empty, commercially branded plastic water bottle up to 20 ounces. Seat cushions up to 16 inches are allowed with no back and no pockets. The bag policy covers the bags you carry; wearing our I Heart Gators bracelet stack on your wrist leaves that space in your clear bag available for your essentials.
What accessories finish a game day outfit?
Start with your hat and sunglasses, then add a hair ribbon or wrist color to tie your outfit together. Our I Heart Gators bracelet stack gives you four pieces in blue, orange and black.
The pack includes one letter bead bracelet spelling I ♥ GATORS, one braided cord bracelet and two string bracelets. The materials are braided cotton cord, nylon string and acrylic letter beads. Slide-knot closures let you adjust the fit, with a stated diameter of about 3 to 5½ inches. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater or pool exposure and let it dry.
Try the four pieces beside your chosen top while you get dressed. You can decide how much color you want at your wrist before adding your other accessories.
What should I wear to a Gators tailgate?
Choose breathable clothes and comfortable walking shoes for time outside. Pack your stadium essentials before you settle into the tailgate so you are ready to head toward the gates.
Under the tailgating policy, set-up starts at 6:00 a.m. on game day, or 8:00 a.m. in UAA lots, and everything must be cleared by 3:00 a.m. after the game. Tents can measure up to 12 x 10 feet and must be set up without ground stakes. Our I Heart Gators bracelet stack is a small gift you can hand to a friend who loves orange and blue at a tailgate or before Homecoming.
What do students and friend groups wear?
Many fans choose dresses or shorts with a team-color top, then add sneakers or boots. You can use those options to find a look that feels comfortable to you.
If you want to coordinate with friends, agree on one color or let everyone choose between orange and blue. You and your friends can split the four bracelets in our I Heart Gators bracelet stack for a shared detail.
What do men wear to a Gators game?
Many fans choose an orange or blue polo, T-shirt or jersey with shorts and sneakers or boat shoes. You can add a cap and sunglasses for sun protection and pack a light layer for cooler November weather.
When is the next Gators home game?
These are the remaining 2026 home games on the official 2026 schedule:
- South Carolina: Saturday, October 10, Homecoming, kickoff at 12 or 12:45 p.m. Eastern.
- Oklahoma: Saturday, November 7, Saluting Those Who Serve, time not set.
- Vanderbilt: Saturday, November 21, Senior Day, early window, time not set.
Exact kickoff times are confirmed about six days ahead; check the schedule and the official television time-window announcement. General gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Once your ticket is scanned, there is no re-entry, so finish anything you need to do outside before entering.
Where do I park for Florida Gators football?
Public parking near the stadium is very limited, with unreserved lots available first-come, first-served. Use the official parking page to plan your route; most close-in parking is reserved for boosters.
Visiting team fans can use Lot 113 for $30, paid through the Passport app. The Game Day Shuttle offers these park-and-ride locations:
- Celebration Pointe, behind Regal Cinemas.
- UF Park and Ride #2, 3497 Hull Road.
- Garage 109, Gale Lemerand Drive south of Archer Road.
Shuttles run from three hours before kickoff until kickoff and drop you at Van Fleet Hall. Return trips begin in the fourth quarter. Pay at the park-and-ride on game day: $20 per adult and $10 per child under 12. Public disabled parking is at Lot 109, with a free lift-equipped shuttle starting three hours before kickoff.
Quick checklist for your first Gators game
- Choose orange, blue or both and comfortable walking shoes.
- Check the forecast; pack sun protection, a poncho or a layer.
- Measure your clear bag and clutch against the stadium limits.
- Add your I Heart Gators bracelet stack as you get dressed.
- Confirm kickoff on the official schedule and plan your parking or shuttle.
- Allow time for gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and plan for no re-entry.
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