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Florida football stadium renovations will not impact 2026 home game operations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Florida football stadium renovations will not impact 2026 home game operations
Summary

The University Athletic Association plans to renovate Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but work will not begin until the conclusion of the 2026 season. Fans attending the home opener against Florida Atlantic will see no changes to standard gameday protocols or stadium access. The program is implementing typical traffic restrictions, including closures on Gale Lemerand Drive and Stadium Road starting hours before kickoff. Digital ticketing remains in effect for this weekend's sold-out event, which features a halftime drone show and community initiatives. Head coach Jon Sumrall leads the team for the first time at home following a project announcement earlier this year regarding a 1.45 billion dollar stadium transformation.

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  • •Stadium renovations are scheduled to start only after the 2026 season concludes.
  • •Gameday parking and road closure protocols remain unchanged for the current season.
  • •Florida faces Florida Atlantic in a sold-out home opener Saturday night.
  • •Entry requirements involve digital tickets or registered express facial recognition.
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  • 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Will Florida football in 2026 be impacted by Ben Hill Griffin Stadium renovations?
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In June, Florida football announced a massive renovation project at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. How will that impact home games for the 2026 season?

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