GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators will host the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Oct. 10 for the team’s annual Homecoming Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, it was announced on Thursday.
 
The University of Florida owns a record of 74-26-2 in Homecoming games all-time, including a 32-5 mark since 1989. Last season, the Gators defeated Mississippi State, 23-21, on Homecoming at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
 
The UF tradition was first celebrated in 1916 and it continues to bring Gator Nation back to Gainesville year after year. More information on the festivities that will kick off during the days leading up to Homecoming, with various events taking place across campus, will be announced in the near future.
 
Additionally, a complete slate of game designations for the 2026 season will be announced at a later time.
 
2026 Football Season Ticket Deposits
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, fans can now place a deposit for 2026 season tickets and be part of the start of the Coach Sumrall era. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).