RV City welcomes Florida-Georgia fans ahead of annual rivalry game

RV City is sold out and the waitlist is full, according to the website

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – RV City opened Tuesday morning to Florida-Georgia fans, marking the official start of the annual festivities.

After lining up for days to get the best spot, fans entered RV City at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

After lining up for days to get the best spot, fans will be able to enter RV City starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

Fans from both sides gather for what many describe as more than just a football game – it’s a family reunion.

“Oh man, I love it. This is awesome. I’ve been here since Wednesday,” Rusty Shortridge said. Shortridge said he’s been coming to this matchup as a Florida Gator fan since the 1970s.

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This year’s game marks the temporary end of an era, as the rivalry will temporarily move away from Jacksonville after Saturday’s contest. The game will shift to Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 while Jacksonville’s “Stadium of the Future” undergoes construction. The matchup is scheduled to return to Jacksonville in 2028.

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The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at EverBank Stadium.

This year, the Gators are the home team and will be located on the West side of the stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs are the away team and will be located on the East side of the stadium.

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