The City of Jacksonville will host the annual Florida-Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Field where the University of Florida will take home field against the University of Georgia. The annual tradition has taken place in Jacksonville since 1933, and is considered to be one of college football’s most significant rivalries.
“The Florida-Georgia game is a tradition that Jacksonville is honored to continue, said Mayor Lenny Curry. This is not just a game to our residents, it’s a point of pride, bringing community members together to enjoy and celebrate a shared love and history.”
Florida-Georgia weekend festivities will include not only the game, but other events and activities such as the 22
nd Annual Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Ruth’s Chris Steak House RV City presented by Coors Light and the Florida-Georgia Fan Experience, a free interactive destination featuring sponsor activations and ESPN’s SEC Nation with hosts Laura Rutledge, Tim Tebow, Marcus Spears and ESPN radio’s Paul Finebaum. In addition, Daily’s Place will host a concert on Friday night featuring the band Brand New. For information, visit DailysPlace.com.
The City of Jacksonville will host six Sideline Safety Zones in the Sports Complex and throughout downtown Jacksonville. The Sideline Safety Zones will provide free assistance ranging from first aid, transportation, local information and directions, telephone service, cell phone charging stations, snacks, water and more.
Due to tailgating and weekend activities, game day traffic is expected to be heavy and fans are strongly encouraged to arrive five hours early. Fans should consider utilizing transportation alternatives such as the JTA Gameday Xpress or the River Taxi. Information regarding pricing, stop locations and other transportation services can be found online.
For a complete listing of weekend events and activities along with locations and hours of operation for the Sideline Safety Zones and city transportation services, visit FLGAjax.com.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing the most current public safety and traffic information for the 2017 Florida-Georgia weekend festivities. JSO coordinates with the City of Jacksonville, the University of Florida and the University of Georgia to provide the information fans need to make the most of the weekend. All event information related to public safety, road closures and traffic can also be found on JSO’s website at
www.jaxsheriff.org under “Traffic Information/Special Event Road Closures” in the middle of the homepage. For live game day traffic updates, passengers are encouraged to follow JSO on twitter @JSOPIO.
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This event is produced by the City of Jacksonville with the support of 5-hour Energy, Allstate, Lowe’s, GEICO, Monster Energy, Sparkling Ice, IKEA, Coors Light, and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, and Fanatics.
About the City of Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Office
The City of Jacksonville’s Office of Sports and Entertainment attracts, hosts and creates opportunities that drive economic impact, accelerate the brand and improve the quality of life and cultural engagement for visitors and residents. Jacksonville hosts hundreds of diverse events each year making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality.