JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every year, city officials urge University of Florida and University of Georgia fans to arrive early for the annual rivalry matchup at EverBank Stadium.
But this year, that message is being emphasized even more.
“Be aware of how to get to the stadium. Where to park,” said Matt Blasy, General Manager with Legends Global Jacksonville, which handles logistics for the annual game.
Construction on the Stadium of the Future in Jacksonville is expected to cause some delays for fans getting into the stadium.
“We always ask for our events for people to arrive early. This year, we’re saying you might want to arrive just a little bit earlier, just to accommodate,” Blasy said. “And not only arrive early to the parking lot, but also to the gates just because of the impact to the stadium.”
Gates will open at 1:30 p.m., and officials are asking fans to start heading in to their seats early “to avoid last-minute gate pressure, which frequently occurs before kickoff.”
Fans are also encouraged to check tickets in advance, so they know which gate to go in with all the construction.
The city said magnetometers will be in place to enable fans to walk through carrying their clear bag and leaving their cellphone and keys in their pockets.
After you get through the gates, you’ll head to the self-scan ticket kiosks to have your mobile tickets scanned.
With the construction, guests are encouraged to use the ramp closest to their entry gate for direct access to the main and upper concourses.
Normal walking routes and traffic patterns could also be impacted, so be patient and plan ahead for longer delays.
The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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.
Parking, shuttles
The game day parking lots open at 8 a.m. and officials want eventgoers in their parking spot(s) five hours before game time.
All parking is pre-sold, and fans should ensure they have their parking hangtags displayed as they approach the stadium.
Here’s more helpful information:
- Expect traffic delays by 1:30 p.m. — follow the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on social media for updates
- Officials are encouraging people to use the new GEICO Game Day Shuttle Program, a complimentary service available for 3 hours prior to kickoff* and 1 hour after the end of each game
- JTA shuttles are also available at the Park-n-Ride lots around Jacksonville. Shuttles begin at 12:30 p.m. and will run until one hour after the end of the game. More info
- Officials are asking for people to be in line at the gate by 2:30 p.m. at the latest
- There will be undercover officers and officers in uniform on duty
- Head to flgajax.com for additional game day updates.
RV City, located directly across from EverBank Stadium in Lot E, has become a staple of the Florida-Georgia football experience, with devoted fans who have made the rivalry one of the best in the nation.
Note: RV City is sold out for 2025, and the waitlist is full. Attendees are encouraged to reach out to private parking lots for available tailgating information.
Rules and Regulations (per flgajax.comevent-related)
Tailgating policies
Follow the directions of personnel when you’re parking and remember that one car = one space.
Tailgating is limited to the lined parking space and the area directly behind or in front of each vehicle. Blocking the drive lane is prohibited.
Tailgating is also permitted on the medians that separate the parking lots and the parking lots from the roadways but not in spaces for physical distancing.
The one permit one parking space policy will be strictly enforced. Unmarked lots must follow the spacing directions of parking staff.
- Keep all tables, chairs, coolers, barbecues, etc. within the parking stall of your party.
- Tents or canopies exceeding 8′ x 8′ footprint and vehicles measuring more than 18′ in length and/or 8′ in width are not permitted to park in a lined parking space.
- Sound systems must not produce excessive sound as determined by the parking management company in their sole discretion.
- Drive aisles and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times for emergency vehicle access.
- Ticket holders should cross roadways at the designated crosswalks and should NOT walk on the active roadways that lead to and from the Sports Complex.
- Follow the Stadium Code of Conduct.
- No loitering, open fires, or any related activity is permitted in any parking lot or garage.
- Neither EverBank Stadium nor parking management will be responsible for, or assume liability arising from fire, theft, damage to, or loss of, the vehicle or any article left therein while on the Stadium parking lot.
- Parking management reserves the right to direct you to park your vehicle in another lot than the one specified on your parking pass.
- Lock your vehicle and secure all prohibited bags in your vehicle.
- All tailgating in stadium-controlled parking lots is prohibited throughout the game.
Clear bags, no cash
As always at EverBank Stadium, there is a clear bag policy (Clear bags must be no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in. Non-clear bags: Non-clear bags, wallets, or clutches must be no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in.), and security screening will be located at all gates.
Reminder that vendors in EverBank Stadium do not accept cash.
NO RE-ENTRY: There are no provisions to check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium.
Prohibited items
Visit the EverBank Stadium Venue Info page for complete rules and guidelines, driving directions to EverBank Stadium and more.
- All bags with the exception of a 4.5″ x 6.5″ or smaller clutch, wallet or clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches
- Clothing with profane or obscene language/content
- Coolers or containers, including cans or cups
- Bottles and beverages from outside the stadium (except 1 factory sealed plastic bottle of water 16.9 oz or less per ticket holder)
- Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
- Inflatables, loungers and other floatation devices
- Knives, guns and any type of weapons (including actual, toy or replica) or explosives
- Laser pointers
- Laptop computers
- Noise makers, whistles, and air horns
- Non-lethal weapons and chemical agents (i.e., pepper spray, mace and tasers)
- Pets (except service animals)
- Seat cushions
- Signs or Banners larger than 2′ x 3′
- Sticks or poles (including selfie sticks)
- Strollers or Infant carriers
- Tobacco Products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco)
- Umbrellas
- Video equipment and tape recorders
Tobacco products are prohibited at EverBank Stadium. Smoking (including e-cigarettes and vaping) is NOT permitted inside perimeter gates. Guests who fail to comply with this policy are subject to ejection from the stadium.
Banners, signs & flags
Guests may bring handheld signs into EverBank Stadium, provided that the signs are appropriate and in good taste (as determined by stadium personnel) and meet the following requirements:
- Signs must not be obscene, offensive, derogatory, commercial, or political in nature.
- Signs must be event-related.
- Signs cannot obstruct the view of other guests, cover any stadium signage or other markings, or be affixed to the walls, pads, railings or any other part of the stadium.
- Signs must be made of a paper or lightweight, cloth-like material.
- Signs cannot utilize wood, pole, metal or similar types of materials for support.
- Maximum dimensions of a permitted sign are 3 feet by 2 feet
Information and First Aid Zones
On game day, the City of Jacksonville and the 988 Florida Lifeline will host five Information & First Aid Zones (IFAZ) & Guest Services from 12 p.m. until 30 minutes after the game.
These zones provide basic medical help, first aid, transportation information, directions, water, and more. The zones are located at:
- Lot P – Veterans Memorial Wall (1145 E Adams Street)
- Lot X – Service Road entrance, south of Gator Bowl Blvd., eastbound.
- Lot P – Babe Ruth Statue (corner of Georgia St. & Duval St.)
- Across from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, corner of A. Philip Randolph & Duval Street
- Lot E – outside RV City (corner of Talleyrand & Gator Bowl Blvd.)