How to park at TIAA Bank Field for Saturday's Florida-Georgia game
For this year's Florida-Georgia college football game, the parking lots at TIAA Bank Field will be open at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Gates to the stadium open at 1:30 p.m.
No overnight parking is permitted, and those who attempt to park overnight will have their cars towed, according to officials.
TIAA Bank Field parking lots are pre-sold, and fans are encouraged to have parking passes displayed as they approach the stadium.
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Fans without pre-purchased parking can go to the Ford on Bay grass field behind the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel for $25 per car, debit or credit card only.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has Gameday Xpress and shuttle services from various venues including the Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus Lot, Kings Avenue Parking Garage, Armsdale Park-n-Ride, Beaches Wingate Park and JTB Park-n-Ride locations. The service runs from 12:30 p.m. until an hour after the end of game. Shuttle tickets are $8 per person for the FSCJ Downtown and Kings Avenue locations. Tickets from all other lots are $13 per person.
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According to the Florida Gators' website, Jacksonville officials will enforce municipal codes concerning underage drinking and prohibition against alcoholic beverages on city sidewalks and streets.
Tailgating will be allowed in the parking lots and areas around TIAA Bank Field, but once you leave the area around your car, truck or RV, city ordinances will apply, and be enforced by Jacksonville Police.
According to the Gators' site, the State of Florida prohibits open containers in automobiles except in locked glove compartments or locked trunks.
Florida is the home team this year, and its fans' seating will be on the west side of the stadium when stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m. Fans who want to catch the teams walking into the stadium can catch the Florida Gators arriving at about 1:20 p.m. near Gate 1, and the Georgia Bulldogs near Gate 2.
In addition, the SEC Network's show, SEC Nation, will be on hand for Saturday's game. The show's hosts include two UF graduates, Tim Tebow and Laura Rutledge. They will broadcast from 10 a.m. until noon.
Another SEC Network show, Marty & McGee, will broadcast from TIAA Bank Field's parking lot from 9-10 a.m. Saturday.
Both shows will be broadcasting from Lot P.
TIAA Bank Field's clear bag policy will be in place. Bags allowed must be clear plastic and not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) are allowed. Small clutch bags cannot exceed 4.5” x 6.5".
Masks and social distancing are recommended for indoor areas of the stadium.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: How to park, tailgate at Florida vs. Georgia game in Jacksonville
