What time should I arrive for Florida vs. South Carolina?

Be parked by 9 a.m. if kickoff lands at 12 p.m. That is three hours before kickoff, when UF barricades the streets around the stadium until the game ends. Campus access tightens two hours earlier still, at 7 a.m.

How much is parking near Ben Hill Griffin for Florida vs. South Carolina?

Parkey hosts set their own price for this game, and you see the exact price and the exact walk before booking. Cash lots a 20-25-minute walk out run $30-$40 as of July 27, 2026, first-come. Every other option is priced out on the driveway-versus-lots comparison.

Where do visiting South Carolina fans park?

UF designates Lot 113 at $30 through the Passport App. It is not reserved, so it can fill on a travel weekend.

Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Parking Guide - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, October 10, 2026

Homecoming, and the busiest parking weekend on UF's calendar. Kickoff: Early window (12-1 p.m. ET).

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Your clock for October 10

Kickoff falls in a TV window (12-1 p.m. ET) and isn't locked in until network picks are set, so plan against the earliest time in that range. Working backward from the front of that window:

Be parked by 9 a.m. if kickoff lands at 12 p.m. Three hours before kickoff UF barricades the streets around the stadium until the game ends.
7 a.m. is the earlier squeeze. Five hours out, Gale Lemerand north of Museum Road goes pass-only and the Stadium Road extension closes.

If the network picks a later slot, every time above moves back with it. The full closure list is in the road closures guide.

South Carolina weekend

This is UF's Homecoming game, a tradition first celebrated in 1916. The Homecoming parade steps off at noon the day before, Friday October 9, and its organizers bill it as the largest student-run parade in the nation. The Gator Growl pep rally, the Gator Gallop, and the Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet all land the same weekend.

So this is two days of traffic, not one. Friday evening around campus is its own event, and anyone driving in for the weekend is competing for space from Friday afternoon onward. If you need a spot, this is the date to book furthest ahead.

Kickoff falls in the early window between noon and 1, so the barricades go up mid-morning and the tailgate window is short. If you're used to leaving after lunch for a Florida home game, this is the date that catches people out.

Florida leads the all-time series 31-10-3 and has won the last four meetings at home.

Where to park

Closest driveways sit north and southwest of the stadium: College Park, University Park, SW 2nd Ave. Each listing shows its own walk before you book, and the comparison page prices every other option.

Also: visiting fans · accessible parking · shuttle · free parking · stadium guide

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FAQ

What time should I arrive for Florida vs. South Carolina?: Be parked by 9 a.m. if kickoff lands at 12 p.m. That is three hours before kickoff, when UF barricades the streets around the stadium until the game ends. Campus access tightens two hours earlier still, at 7 a.m.
How much is parking near Ben Hill Griffin for Florida vs. South Carolina?: Parkey hosts set their own price for this game, and you see the exact price and the exact walk before booking. Cash lots a 20-25-minute walk out run $30-$40 as of July 27, 2026, first-come. Every other option is priced out on the driveway-versus-lots comparison.
Where do visiting South Carolina fans park?: UF designates Lot 113 at $30 through the Passport App. It is not reserved, so it can fill on a travel weekend.

Closure times, lot numbers, and visiting-fan pricing from UF Athletics' football parking page, last checked July 27, 2026. Game designation, series record, and weekend events from UF Athletics' 2026 home game designations, last checked August 7, 2026. Parade date, start time, and "largest student-run parade" billing from the Gator Growl parade page, last checked August 7, 2026. UF can change gameday policy - confirm before you drive in. Kickoff windows come from the published 2026 home slate and move when TV picks are set.