Florida Gators' 2026 Schedule Update: Changes, Rivalries, and Excitement Ahead
The ACC recently announced the schedules for all its league teams, including an update to the Florida Gators' 2026 schedule. The Gators will now close their regular season a day earlier on Friday, Nov. 27, instead of Saturday, Nov. 28, as originally planned. The start time and television details will be revealed later by the ACC.
This change will mark Florida's first regular season game on a Friday since 2022 when they played Florida State. The Gators have won two of the last three games against the Seminoles, including a victory in Tallahassee in 2024 and a win in Gainesville in 2025.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season under new head coach Jon Sumrall, the Gators will face a revised schedule due to the SEC's shift to nine conference games. They will not play LSU and Tennessee until 2027, breaking a long-standing tradition. Instead, they will face Auburn, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, and Oklahoma, with the latter being a new opponent since joining the league.
Furthermore, Florida will play Georgia in Atlanta for the first time in a series of non-Jacksonville matchups, as EverBank Stadium undergoes renovations. The series will move to Tampa in 2027 before returning to Jacksonville in 2028.
For the full 2026 schedule of the Florida Gators, please see below.
In conclusion, the Florida Gators' 2026 schedule has undergone changes, including a shift in opponents and game days. With new matchups and adjustments to traditional rivalries, the upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for Gators fans.