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
Passport Score
7.8
0 ratings · 2 check-ins
Naming rights history
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Florida Field
Former name
Home team history
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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."
Fan reviews
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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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