Stadiums / Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

7.8

Gainesville, FL, USA

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
88,548
Opened
1930
Roof
Open Air
Surface
Natural Grass
Home teams
Florida Gators
League
NCAAF
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Postal code
32611
Location
Gainesville, FL, USA
Nicknames
The Swamp

Legendary SEC football stadium nicknamed “The Swamp,” known for intense game-day atmosphere.

Former names

  • Florida Field

Passport Score

7.8

0 ratings · 2 check-ins

Atmosphere
8.3
Concessions
6.7
Amenities
7.7
Access
7.2
Neighborhood
8.7
Attractions
8.3

Location map

[object Object] · Gainesville, FL, USA

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Naming rights history

  1. Florida Field

    Former name

Home team history

  1. Florida Gators

    1930-present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Architecture · Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville

Home of the Florida Gators — The Swamp, where 90,000 fans make one of college football’s most intimidating environments.

Heisman Trophy Plaza

Architecture · Stadium plaza

Plaza celebrating Florida’s Heisman winners — a monument to Gator greatness outside The Swamp.

The Swamp Signage

Architecture · Stadium exterior / entrances

The Swamp — Florida’s famous stadium identity, plastered across the gates and walls of Ben Hill Griffin.

Features · History

Bull Gator Statue

History · Stadium exterior

The Bull Gator statue — a fierce symbol of Florida Gator pride and a classic Swamp photo stop.

Danny Wuerffel Statue

History · Stadium plaza

Commemorates Danny Wuerffel — Heisman Trophy winner and quarterback of Florida’s 1996 national championship team.

Ring of Honor

History · Stadium displays

Ring of Honor displays celebrating the greatest names in Florida Gator football history.

SEC Championship Recognition

History · Stadium displays

Recognition of Florida’s SEC championships — banners and displays that tell the story of Gator dominance.

Steve Spurrier Statue

History · Stadium plaza

Statue of Steve Spurrier — the Head Ball Coach who brought Florida its first national championship and Fun ’n’ Gun glory.

Tim Tebow Statue

History · Stadium plaza

Honors Tim Tebow — Heisman winner, national champion, and the face of modern Gator football.

Features · Experience

Albert & Alberta

Experience · Field and concourse, gameday

Albert and Alberta — Florida’s beloved gator mascots and the smiling face of Swamp gameday.

Gator Walk

Experience · Stadium entrance path

Gator Walk — the player entrance through a gauntlet of orange and blue as Florida takes the field.

Traditions

Albert & Alberta Iconic Must experience

Performers · Field and concourse, gameday

Albert and Alberta — Florida’s beloved gator mascots and the smiling face of Swamp gameday.

Gator Walk Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Stadium entrance path

Gator Walk — the player entrance through a gauntlet of orange and blue as Florida takes the field.

Pride of the Sunshine Iconic Must experience

Introductions · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The marching band's pregame entrance is a signature Florida tradition.

Gator Chomp Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Fans perform the synchronized Gator Chomp throughout games, creating one of college football's most recognizable fan traditions.

Gators Run Through the Gator Head Iconic Must experience

Introductions · Gator Head Tunnel

Watch the Gators run through the gator-head tunnel and onto the field.

Mr. Two Bits Iconic Must experience

Rituals · Throughout the stadium, gameday

A designated "Mr. Two Bits" leads the stadium in the famous pregame cheer before kickoff.

Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Pregame, stadium-wide

Sing along when Tom Petty’s anthem hits before the team takes the field — a Swamp staple.

We Are the Boys Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday

During the fourth quarter, fans arm-in-arm sing "We Are the Boys from Old Florida."

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7.8 2026-06

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 8.3
  • food: 6.7
  • parking: 7.2
  • neighborhood: 8.7
  • facilities: 7.7
  • attractions: 8.3

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