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Florida Gators

SECBen Hill Griffin StadiumUniversity of Florida
League / conferenceSEC
Home areaGainesville
Main venueBen Hill Griffin Stadium
Signature achievementNational titles across multiple sports

Program overview

The Florida Gators represent the University of Florida in Gainesville and compete in the Southeastern Conference. Florida fields a broad Division I athletics program with national prominence in football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, swimming, track and field and other sports.

Football is the most visible program nationally, with championships in 1996, 2006 and 2008. Florida men’s basketball won back-to-back NCAA titles in 2006 and 2007, while numerous other Gators programs have added national championships.

Championships & milestones

  • Football national championships in 1996, 2006 and 2008.
  • Men’s basketball national championships in 2006 and 2007.
  • A long record of NCAA success in sports including gymnastics, swimming, track and field and baseball.
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — “The Swamp” — is one of college football’s best-known venues.

Home venue

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field, widely known as The Swamp, is the home of Gators football in Gainesville. Many of Florida’s other teams compete at a dense collection of on-campus venues that make athletics a major part of university life.

Florida identity

As the flagship public university in the state and a long-time SEC member, Florida has one of the broadest fan bases in the Sunshine State. The Gators’ rivalries with Florida State and Miami also connect conference competition to statewide identity.

Rivalries & regional matchups

  • Florida State — the defining annual in-state football rivalry.
  • Georgia — the signature SEC rivalry, traditionally played in Jacksonville.
  • Tennessee and LSU — major SEC opponents with long football histories.
  • Miami — an important in-state rivalry whenever the teams meet.

Florida Gators FAQ

What conference does Florida Gators compete in?

Florida Gators is a Division I athletics program competing in the SEC.

Where does Florida Gators play?

The primary venue highlighted on this page is Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in or near Gainesville. College programs use additional on-campus venues for their other sports.

What is a major achievement for Florida Gators?

One of the program's defining résumé lines is National titles across multiple sports.

Who are Florida Gators's main rivals?

Florida State is one of the most important matchups, with additional rivalries and regional games listed above.

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