The Florida Gators have officially set the date and time for their 2026 Orange and Blue Game - the annual spring scrimmage that gives fans a first glimpse at the upcoming season’s roster. Circle April 11 on your calendar, because that's when the Gators will take the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, with kickoff set for noon ET.
While broadcast and streaming details are still under wraps, it’s worth remembering that last year’s game wasn’t televised or streamed. So fans eager to see the new-look Gators in action may want to make plans to be in the Swamp in person.
This year’s spring camp carries a different kind of buzz. With Jon Sumrall stepping in as head coach, the Gators are entering a new era - one that brings fresh energy, new schemes, and a roster reshaped by the transfer portal.
Sumrall hasn’t minced words about the standard he expects. “Earn the logo,” he said recently, making it clear that nothing is given - it’s all got to be earned, from the first whistle of spring practice.
That journey begins on Tuesday, March 3, when spring camp officially opens. The team will hold practices every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through April 11, with a break during the university’s spring recess (March 14-21). Whether fans will be able to attend any of the practices is still to be determined.
Here’s a look at the full slate of Florida’s 2026 spring practice dates:
- Tuesday, March 3
- Thursday, March 5
- Saturday, March 7
- Tuesday, March 10
- Thursday, March 12
- Spring Break: March 14-21 (no practices)
- Tuesday, March 24
- Thursday, March 26
- Friday, March 27
- Saturday, March 28
- Tuesday, March 31
- Thursday, April 2
- Saturday, April 4
- Tuesday, April 7
- Thursday, April 9
- Saturday, April 11 - Orange & Blue Game
For Gator fans, this spring isn’t just about seeing who wins the quarterback battle or which young players emerge - it’s about watching a program recalibrate under new leadership. With a revamped coaching staff and a wave of new talent brought in via the portal, there’s going to be no shortage of storylines to follow as Florida builds toward the fall.
Expect more details in the coming weeks about how you can watch the Orange and Blue Game and what fan experiences will be available. But one thing’s already certain: spring in Gainesville is going to be anything but quiet.