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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Football statues at Ben Hill Griffin
Football statues at Ben Hill Griffin
Tyus #23 vs Flagler
Tyus #23 vs Flagler
Melanie Booth on a corner kick
Melanie Booth on a corner kick
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University of Florida Football Team Poster
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The Swamp at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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Tim Tebow in '08 vs Arkansas
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Brandon Spikes in '08 vs. Oklahoma
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Albert clapping at a football game
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UF Volleyball team - Kisya Killingsworth #34
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Regland off tee
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University of Florida Danny Wuerffel Heisman
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - The Swamp
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University of Florida - Tennis
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University of Florida Tim Tebow Heisman
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Stacy Bishop Soccer player at UF

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  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611 352-375-4683

    You may want to drop by, soak up the atmosphere and tradition, and run (or walk) the stairs.

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  • O'Connell Center

    Gale Lemerand Dr. & W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32611 352-392-5500

    The “O-Dome” is home to the Gators’ men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, indoor track, and swimming and diving teams.

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Welcome to Gator Country.

While The University of Florida might be the most recognizable part of Gainesville, it's only a piece of the experience. Still, Gator athletics provide a thrilling atmosphere for fans of the U of F, and for sports nuts in general. So we encourage everyone who visits Gainesville to take an afternoon or evening and catch an SEC football game in the Swamp, college football's toughest place to play. Or, come and see some of the best collegiate basketball in the country inside the O'Connell Center. Whatever your sport is, the University of Florida promises to be a great place to see any match, game, or contest.

An athletic history that has a rich tradition built upon winning–with 26 team, and 239 individual National Championships the University of Florida offers Gainesville visitors the chance to see some of the most electrifying and competitive sporting events in the NCAA.

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