With this agreement, the Georgia-Florida game will return to Jacksonville during the 2028-2031 college football seasons, once EverBank Stadium has been transformed into the “Stadium of the Future.” In the meantime, the game will be played in Jacksonville in 2024 and 2025 and will move to the neutral sites of Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027, while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.

“We are honored to extend the time-honored tradition of the Georgia-Florida rivalry game in Jacksonville for four more years. It is the result of many months of close collaboration with our partners at the University of Florida and the University of Georgia,” said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. “There is shared excitement by all parties for the game to return to Jacksonville in the Stadium of the Future, which will be a world-class stadium that meets NFL standards, starting in 2028. We are grateful that this matchup will continue bringing our communities together to celebrate college football and drive economic impact.”

The new agreement will meet the financial and operational needs of the schools, bring tens of thousands of fans and millions in economic development to Jacksonville, and provide the opportunity for the iconic matchup between the Bulldogs and Gators to be profitable for the City.

To that end, we extend our thanks and appreciation to the universities, as well as our key partners in this endeavor – ASM Global, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) – for their support in producing a safe, fun, and exciting event for passionate fans.

“The Florida-Georgia Game has enjoyed a longstanding and special relationship with the City of Jacksonville, and we are pleased to continue one of college football’s great traditions there in 2028 once the impressive renovations to EverBank Stadium are complete,” said University of Florida Athletics Director Scott Stricklin. “For 2026 and 2027, the chance to continue the neutral site history of the series, while also maximizing revenue opportunities that are so critical during this transformative time in college athletics, make playing games in Atlanta and Tampa incredibly attractive. Both cities are special to Gator fans and offer venues that will provide wonderful experiences for both fans and players.”

“The annual Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville is one of the greatest traditions in college sports, and we are excited the game will return to EverBank Stadium in 2028,” said J. Reid Parker Director of

Athletics for the University of Georgia Josh Brooks. “We are fortunate to have a pair of exceptional venues in Atlanta and Tampa that will host the game for the next two years as the Georgia-Florida matchup joins a long line of major events to take place in those two cities, which have hosted both the Super Bowl and the College Football Playoff National Championship. Our goal, as always, is to create a first-class experience for our student-athletes, staff and fans, and this temporary move, along with the stadium renovations in Jacksonville, will only enhance the storied Georgia-Florida rivalry.”
About Florida-Georgia: The Georgia-Florida football game is a rivalry played annually by the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Florida Gators. This match-up between Southeastern Conference opponents is one of the most prominent rivalry games in college football, and has been held in Jacksonville, Florida since 1933, with only two exceptions, making it one of the few remaining neutral-site rivalries in college football. For more information, visit GAFLjax.com.

About the University Athletic Association of Florida: Originally incorporated in 1929, the University Athletic Association of Florida’s strategic purpose is to provide a championship experience with integrity on and off the field for student-athletes and the Gator Nation. The Gator athletic program supports 21 teams and more than 500 student-athletes, giving them the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of collegiate athletics, while receiving an education from a top-five public university. Florida is the only school in the nation to finish in the top-10 nationally in all-sports rankings in each of the last 40 years and has posted 15 consecutive top-five finishes. Florida has won a national championship in each of the last 15 seasons and boasts 48 championships overall. Florida leads all Southeastern Conference schools with 265 league championships and overall has 277 conference titles to its credit. The UAA commits nearly $17 million to fund scholarships for student-athletes, who posted a recent graduation success rate of 94 percent and a 3.33 GPA in the Spring of 2024.

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of higher education in America – launching our nation’s tradition of world-class education. The University offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and certificates, more than 130 study abroad programs and more than 40 domestic field study programs. Named a top 20 public university in the U.S. for nine straight years according to the U.S. News and World Report, Georgia boasts an athletic program that has won 48 team national championships and 179 Southeastern Conference titles. Georgia student-athletes hold a strong tradition of excellence that has helped the University of Georgia become an academic and athletic powerhouse. Bulldog student-athletes boasted a record-breaking academic campaign in 2023-24, setting a new school record with a cumulative 3.21 GPA, while a staggering 33 Bulldogs represented UGA at the Paris Olympic Games, winning six total medals.
 
About the City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment: The City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment attracts, hosts, and creates opportunities that drive economic impact, accelerate the Jacksonville brand, and improve the quality of life and cultural engagement for visitors and residents. Jacksonville hosts hundreds of diverse events yearly, making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality. For more information, visit events.coj.net.