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    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    4.4 (75 reviews)
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    A gate!
    Mike W.

    A fitting, modern, expansive stadium for one of the South's great football legacies. Having been renovated and updated many times, the stadium and Florida Field still have their original location and a lot of the storied original ambience at hand plus all the modern amenities. It's just rough enough in places to remind you of its history yet gleaming enough in the right places (like the Bull Gator monument at the southwest corner) to feel impressive. The statues of UF's Heisman Trophy winners also are nicely done and very striking.

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    Britney M.

    Love football games and the gators. The football games are super packed but so fun everyone is so enthusiastic and the stadium itself is just really nice. The only thing I dislike about the football games is that they are so hot but it is still something I recommend everyone in Gainesville to go to a football game. Regardless of football games the stadium is a really nice place and a good spot to workout or take graduation pictures

    Sarah M.

    My first Gators game was a memorable experience! We had 2 seats in section 16 row 6... I did not know the seats didn't have seat backs! I'm such a newb! Next time we will pick seats in a better section or rent the $10 seat backs... but that's not what you come here for, you know you will be hot and standing so it's best to prepare for that. The fan shop sells a large variety of Gators gear including golf towels and hair bows/ scrunches to help keep your hair up and keep you cool. The staff and security were all very friendly and eager to help or answer any questions. Parking was a disaster, I would recommend getting there a few hours early to avoid the mess of parking. They had campus police and the sherif office blocking off many streets around the campus for safety and to control the crowds.

    Edward A.

    The SWAMP - only Gators get out alive. Coach Mullin seems to finally have us heading in the right direction so let's hope the momentum stays the course. While we enjoy games here the facility is definitely due for some upgrades. Seating and concession areas throughout can use a major overhaul. Audio and video board can also be upgraded. One thing that can't be beat is the atmosphere and pageantry of college football and the Orange and Blue does it right. From the: 1. Mr. Two Bits 2. Opening video of "when you knew you were a Gator" 3. To the alligators in the swamp video prior to the team coming out of the tunnel which gives me chills every time 4. We are the boys at the end of the 3rd quarter 5. To the newly started - (we were there for the first one last year) - of "Won't back Down" tribute to Tom Petty There's no better place to be on a Saturday during the Fall months.

    Joanne L.

    We stop there last Saturday. It was super fun. The kids enjoyed it. They were running around like little maniacs but I love it. I even got a little work out in out there running up and down the bleachers. My son and I raced each other on the field and went up and down the bleachers to see who can do it the fastest. After going to the retirement home for horses, had lunch and went to the stadium perfect way to the end the day.

    Terry A.

    Love the swamp....have been visiting for 36 years and love the environment. Would like to see some updates to the seating areas, perhaps having permanent chair-backs in more sections. With the temporary chair backs attached to the bleachers there is no legroom at all, they force the knees of the person behind you into your back, and they make it difficult to get in and out of the rows. The benches need to be farther apart or no padded temporary chairs. I would also like to see the concourse on the student side updated to match the booster side, so it doesn't feel so institutional. But by far the stadium is the best in the state as far a home field advantage! Go Gators!!!!!

    Brandon L.

    Great stadium! Rich tradition runs through the stadium. It's very big and very loud. They recently added many different things such as new concession items, hydration station, more guest services stations, and some other things as well. Only negative thing I have about this stadium is that during halftime the lobby or foyer area on the sides of the stadium is packed, especially on the student side. You have probably 25ft worth of space and when the bathrooms are in front of the concession stands, it gets very congested and tight. So it's beneficial to go up a little early. The end zone areas are not like this, lots of room! Fans are great and kind and most of the seats are bleacher seats. It is an older stadium but it's a great stadium! They continue to make improvements every year and it really shows.

    Jeff C.

    It's hard to attach any number of stars to what is in the college football world one of the greatest stadiums of all time. Enter the swap. 80,000+ seats orange and blue blue and orange the heart and soul of the University of Florida. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium may not be the most state of the art and cutting edge commercial facility as some may see at other places, there's not an outback steakhouse in there or a rib place or anything like that it's a regular concession stand and that's the way it is it's an old-school stadium. There's something about the purity and nostalgia that comes from the stadium itself. While it has grown over the years and even some sense just 15 years ago when I was last there. If you lived in Gainesville, went to Santa Fe community college, went to the University of Florida or all and any of the above chances are that you went to at least one event at this iconic stadium. One cool thing about the stadium and many others like it is that you can access it to exercise running up and down the stairs well I'm not telling you to do this but if one happen to be down at the stadium I don't know say in the time of Christmas sorry Christmas Eve day and you went for a visit well there's a good chance you might be able to sneak out on the field and snap a picture. If you look at my photos it may have happened... I don't know. So it's five stars all the way. Yes I'm a gator. No I'm not a football fanatic. However, I am a lover of the University of Florida and i've been to a variety of different major universities and some have a similar feeling much like Notre Dame but most do not. It really takes something special and as you take your photo with the giant bronze alligator... I say to you go gators. Two bits four bits six bits a dollar all for the gators get up and holler!

    Sydney U.

    Best place on planet earth!! Contactless tickets is a great new feature to avoid scams. They serve beer now and also have wifi so you don't have to worry about having no service. Crowd is always electric and very friendly. An amazing venue for both football games and concerts (saw Garth brooks here). Would recommend to any fan looking to get an incredible college game day experience in the swamp!!

    Shed-laure R.

    WELCOME TO THE SWAMP!!!! There's truly no better place to watch good ol' college football other than the Swamp. This stadium can hold 90,000 fans of all ages. It's electrifying, loud, sensational, dominating, fun!! I traveled to Gainesville this past weekend for our homecoming game and it felt incredibly amazing to be back in the Swamp. Around fellow Gators who can get just as loud as me while watching football. There's a reason they say "Only Gators get out of the Swamp alive!" The other cool thing about this stadium is that it's open daily to the public! Usually during the day you'll find many people working out all throughout the stadium, official school tours being given or sometimes students just studying. Concerts are even held here! This is an all-purpose stadium!

    Gators vs. Charleston Southern, 9/1/18
    Joe P.

    One of the best venues in college sports is also known as one of the toughest places for an opposing team to play -- and for good reason. As the saying goes, 'Only Gators get out of the Swamp alive.' It's loud, it's overwhelming, it's unforgettable. Whether you sit in the rollicking student section -- as I did for three memorable seasons in the 1990s -- or in the slightly more restrained (and family friendly) alumni seats, you're in for an experience you won't soon forget. Arrive early to claim a spot for the Gator Walk -- when the team enters the stadium from buses along University Avenue -- then get to your seat for the pregame festivities. The game day traditions here are strong: from the Gators running out of the corner tunnel and the celebrity Mr. Two-Bits, to joining nearly 90,000 fellow Gators to sing 'We Are the Boys' at the end of the third quarter. 2018 brought a new tradition to the Swamp, as the stadium honors Gainesville native Tom Petty with a boisterous rendition of 'I Won't Back Down.' The amenities are nothing fancy, but the concourses are spacious, the ushers friendly and the sight lines outstanding. The lower seats are within FEET of the players' benches, making you feel like you're practically on the field. I'm a Florida alum, and clearly biased, but I can't imagine a better place to watch a football game. The Swamp is a place where memories are made for a lifetime.

    Wendy A.

    This sensational stadium is a beauty. Two weeks ago I went with my family to pick up my son at UF and he took us to see the stadium. We loved it, it is immaculate, organized, with bathrooms and trash cans in several parts for the convenience of visitors. I'm dying to go to one of our beloved Gators' games. The grass of the field is a beautiful green. As a Gator mom I can tell you that just getting in here is a wonderful experience. I'll tell you when I go to a game. Go Gators !!!! Este estadio es una belleza. Hace dos semanas fui con mi familia a buscar a mi hijo de UF y el nos llevo a ver el estadio. Nos encanto, es impecable, organizado, con baños y potes de basura en varias parte para la conveniencia de los visitantes. Me muero de ganas por ir a uno de los juegos de nuestros queridos Gators. La grama del campo es verde preciosa. Como mama de un Gator te puedo decir que el solo hecho de entrar aquí es una experiencia maravillosa. Ya les contaré cuando vaya a un partido. Go Gators!!!!

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    Ken S.

    We have been to a lot of stadiums around the country. The Swamp was the most bipolar experience we've had. A lot of Gator fans went out of their way to be nice. On the other hand, there was being flipped off with my kids while standing on a street corner, or the Gator fan next to me shouting how my team sucked, the refs sucked, everything sucked, constantly, throughout the game.

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    The best stadium on earth for the best team on earth! GO GATORS!!!

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