Georgia and Florida football rivalry moves to Atlanta this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Florida-Georgia rivalry will take place in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31. Florida, led by new coach Jon Sumrall, aims to improve against a Georgia team that has won five straight matchups. This marks the first time the game has been held outside Jacksonville since 1993. Players from both teams anticipate an electrifying atmosphere, despite the change in venue.
- •Game shifts to Atlanta for the first time in 30 years.
- •Georgia has won eight of the last nine matchups against Florida.
- •Florida aims to improve performance against Georgia.
- •Game scheduled for October 31 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- •Fans expect a vibrant atmosphere with half blue and half red.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Florida seeks rivalry turnaround against Georgia football in Atlanta
"Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville has been good to the Bulldogs. The game shifts to Atlanta this season with a new Gators coach added to the mix.
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