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Georgia, Florida rivalry moves to Atlanta for 2026 meeting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Georgia, Florida rivalry moves to Atlanta for 2026 meeting

Summary

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators will face off in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2026. This marks a significant change as the teams have traditionally played their rivalry in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1933. The venue shift is due to ongoing renovations at Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium, set to continue until 2028. Future contests will also include a game in Tampa in 2027 before returning to Jacksonville in 2028. This year marks the first time since 1994-95 that the rivalry is not being held in Jacksonville.

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•The 2026 game will be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
•This event is part of a series of neutral-site games between the rivals.
•Renovations at EverBank Stadium are set to last until August 2028.
•Following Atlanta, the teams will play in Tampa in 2027.
•The rivalry will return to Jacksonville in 2028 under a new extended contract.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia, Florida have played in Jacksonville nearly 100 years. Why is 2026 game in Atlanta?

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Here's why Georgia and Florida won't play their longtime SEC football rivalry in Jacksonville on Saturday - the first time since 1994-95.
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