SEC Stadium Guide

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

The essentials

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium facts
TeamFlorida Gators
LocationGainesville, FL
Opened1930
Capacity88,548 (7th in the SEC)
SurfaceNatural grass
RoofOpen air
Elevation148 ft

Among the 16 SEC stadiums

  • Capacity7th largest
  • Age12th oldest
  • Elevation15th highest

Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.

Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Record114-30since 2004
Win rate79.2%144 games
Biggest win65-0vs Eastern Michigan, 2014
Next game hereSouth CarolinaOct 10, 2026

Latest results here

From the game log: games at this venue since 2004, the first season with venue records.

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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: the Florida home guide

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL is home to Florida football. It opened in 1930 and seats 88,548, the 7th largest stadium in the SEC, with natural grass in an open-air bowl. Since 2004, Florida is 114-30 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Florida team hub, the 2026 schedule and the SEC this week round-up.

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Frequently asked questions

What stadium does Florida play in?

Florida plays home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL.

What is the capacity of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium holds 88,548, the 7th largest in the SEC. It opened in 1930 and plays on natural grass.

What is Florida's record at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?

Florida is 114-30 in 144 games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium since 2004 (79.2% wins). The biggest win in that span was 65-0 over Eastern Michigan in 2014.