Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Gainesville, FL · Florida Gators Athletics
Also known as The Swamp, Florida Gators stadium, UF stadium.
Only small clear bags or a small non-clear clutch are allowed; all other bag types are barred.
Exceptions: Medically necessary items are allowed in a bag after inspection at a 'bag' entry lane
Source: Florida Gators Clear Bag Policy ↗Personal seatbacks/chairbacks larger than a single seat (16") are barred, but backless seat cushions 16" or smaller with no pockets are allowed.
Exceptions: Rentable 'Gator Seatbacks' are available on-site via UFGatorSeats.com
Source: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Guide ↗Strollers are listed as a prohibited item for football gamedays.
Source: Florida Gators Prohibited Items ↗Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item for football gamedays.
Source: Florida Gators Prohibited Items ↗One empty, commercially bottled plastic water bottle (20 oz. or smaller) is allowed; filling stations are available inside.
Exceptions: Non-disposable/sport/Nalgene-type bottles, cans, heavy plastic, glass, and thermoses are not permitted
Source: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Guide ↗Outside food and drink of any kind are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Guide ↗Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and Florida's open container law applies in and around the stadium.
Source: Florida Gators Game Day Policies ↗Ice chests, hard-sided coolers, and other containers (including cans or cups) are prohibited.
Source: Florida Gators Prohibited Items ↗Medically necessary items and equipment are allowed after inspection at a designated 'bag' entry lane.
Source: Florida Gators Clear Bag Policy FAQ ↗A dedicated Nursing Suite is available inside the stadium for nursing or bottle-feeding mothers, including storage for pumped milk and pump equipment.
Located behind Sections A/B; men affiliated with a nursing woman or bottle-feeding a child may use the suite lobby
Source: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Guide ↗Wheelchair-accessible seating, two accessible elevators, and accessible restrooms are provided throughout the stadium.
Fans needing wheelchair or accessible seating should contact the Gator Ticket Office in advance; elevators are located between Gates 7/8 (North End Zone) and Gates 1/18 (Southwest corner)
Source: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Guide ↗Only ADA-defined service dogs are permitted; other animals, including emotional-support animals, are not allowed.
Exceptions: Service dog must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless it interferes with its work or the handler's disability
Source: Florida Gators Game Day Policies ↗Still cameras are allowed, but cameras with a detachable lens longer than 6 inches and all video cameras are prohibited.
Exceptions: Camera use must not interfere with other guests' view
Source: Florida Gators Game Day Policies ↗Drones are not permitted in or around the stadium per FAA regulation (NOTAM 4/3621) and UF campus policy.
Restriction covers a 3 nautical mile radius and 3,000 ft altitude around the stadium during events
Source: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Guide ↗Artificial noisemakers and flags are prohibited, but tasteful, handheld signs/banners that don't obstruct other guests' view are allowed.
Source: Florida Gators Game Day Policies ↗Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium.
Source: Florida Gators Prohibited Items ↗UF is a Tobacco Free Campus; smoking, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vapor pens are all banned at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Source: Florida Gators Game Day Policies ↗Fans may not leave and re-enter the stadium once their ticket has been scanned.
Exceptions: Medical emergencies (get a re-entry pass at a First Aid station) and severe-weather evacuations allow re-entry
Source: Florida Gators Game Day Policies ↗Laser pointers and sticks or poles, including selfie sticks, are also listed as prohibited items.
Source: Florida Gators Prohibited Items ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Conditional. Only small clear bags or a small non-clear clutch are allowed; all other bag types are barred. Max size: Clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12", or one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag, or non-clear clutch/wallet up to 4.5" x 6.5". Exceptions: Medically necessary items are allowed in a bag after inspection at a 'bag' entry lane
What is the water bottle policy at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Conditional. One empty, commercially bottled plastic water bottle (20 oz. or smaller) is allowed; filling stations are available inside. Max size: 20 oz. or smaller, commercially branded (e.g. Aquafina). Max quantity: 1 bottle. Exceptions: Non-disposable/sport/Nalgene-type bottles, cans, heavy plastic, glass, and thermoses are not permitted
What is the outside food policy at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and drink of any kind are not permitted inside the stadium.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Conditional. Medically necessary items and equipment are allowed after inspection at a designated 'bag' entry lane.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and Florida's open container law applies in and around the stadium.
Are coolers allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Ice chests, hard-sided coolers, and other containers (including cans or cups) are prohibited.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers are listed as a prohibited item for football gamedays.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Allowed. A dedicated Nursing Suite is available inside the stadium for nursing or bottle-feeding mothers, including storage for pumped milk and pump equipment. Located behind Sections A/B; men affiliated with a nursing woman or bottle-feeding a child may use the suite lobby
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchair-accessible seating, two accessible elevators, and accessible restrooms are provided throughout the stadium. Fans needing wheelchair or accessible seating should contact the Gator Ticket Office in advance; elevators are located between Gates 7/8 (North End Zone) and Gates 1/18 (Southwest corner)
What is the camera policy at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras are allowed, but cameras with a detachable lens longer than 6 inches and all video cameras are prohibited. Exceptions: Camera use must not interfere with other guests' view
Are drones allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones are not permitted in or around the stadium per FAA regulation (NOTAM 4/3621) and UF campus policy. Restriction covers a 3 nautical mile radius and 3,000 ft altitude around the stadium during events
Are umbrellas allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item for football gamedays.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers and flags are prohibited, but tasteful, handheld signs/banners that don't obstruct other guests' view are allowed.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Conditional. Personal seatbacks/chairbacks larger than a single seat (16") are barred, but backless seat cushions 16" or smaller with no pockets are allowed. Max size: Seat cushion max 16", no pockets, no back. Exceptions: Rentable 'Gator Seatbacks' are available on-site via UFGatorSeats.com
What is the weapons policy at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. UF is a Tobacco Free Campus; smoking, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vapor pens are all banned at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Conditional. Only ADA-defined service dogs are permitted; other animals, including emotional-support animals, are not allowed. Exceptions: Service dog must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless it interferes with its work or the handler's disability
Does Ben Hill Griffin Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Fans may not leave and re-enter the stadium once their ticket has been scanned. Exceptions: Medical emergencies (get a re-entry pass at a First Aid station) and severe-weather evacuations allow re-entry
What else should I know about Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. Laser pointers and sticks or poles, including selfie sticks, are also listed as prohibited items.
Is The Swamp the same place as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Yes — The Swamp is a former or alternate name for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Florida Gators stadium the same place as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Yes — Florida Gators stadium is a former or alternate name for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UF stadium the same place as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Yes — UF stadium is a former or alternate name for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.