Florida Gators men’s hoops team will celebrate its national championship Saturday during the Spring football game

Florida head coach Todd Golden celebrates after Florida beat Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will celebrate its season on Saturday during halftime of the Orange & Blue Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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The football game will start at 1 p.m., with the halftime celebration festivities taking place at around 2 p.m. The event will include remarks from Coach Todd Golden and players with Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley, and highlights looking back at the Gators’ title run.

Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Gates 1,2,3,4,7,8,12,15 and 18 will open for fan entry south endzones.

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Premium seating is reserved for premium season ticket holders, which can be accessed by logging into your account through the Florida Gators App or at www.floridagators.com/myaccount.

Gatorland Fan Fest opens at 10 a.m. on the North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where fans can take their picture with the championship trophy and get a national championship poster.

The posters will also be available at select locations on the concourse.

Championship merchandise will be available at the UF Bookstore, the Gator SportShop and a pop-up stand at Gate 9, as well as the online Gator SportShop


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