Stephen C. O’Connell Center

  • 12 upcoming events
  • Gainesville, Florida
  • 11,548 capacity
  • Opened 1980
  • Home of Florida Gators men's basketball, Florida Gators women's basketball, Florida Gators women's volleyball

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Hotel prices near Stephen C. O’Connell Center from booking sites, via Stay22.

12 upcoming events

Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Womens VolleyballNov 8, 2026 · In 19 daysfrom $20.82Milwaukee Panthers at Florida Gators BasketballNov 24, 2026 · In 35 daysfrom $15.60Duke Blue Devils Basketball at Florida Gators BasketballDec 1, 2026 · In 42 daysfrom $351.36Florida A&M Rattlers at Florida Gators BasketballDec 21, 2026from $21.60Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators Women’s BasketballDec 31, 2026from $12.00Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Women’s BasketballJan 28, 2027from $12.00Texas Longhorns at Florida Gators BasketballFeb 6, 2027from $199.02Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Womens GymnasticsFeb 12, 2027from $94.99Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Mens BasketballFeb 20, 2027from $155.95Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators Womens GymnasticsMar 5, 2027from $94.99Kentucky Wildcats Mens Basketball at Florida Gators Mens BasketballMar 6, 2027from $216.84Harlem Globetrotters Birthday BashApr 22, 2027from $46.15

Getting there

Around Stephen C. O’Connell Center:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 117 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 120 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Reitz Union Hotel (0.3 mi), AC Hotel (0.7 mi), Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center (0.7 mi)
  • Closest airports: Jacksonville International (JAX) 70.4 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Stephen C. O’Connell Center

The closest hotel to Stephen C. O’Connell Center is Reitz Union Hotel, 0.3 mi away (about 9 min walk). There are 4 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly poke and Greek.

Hotels

  • Reitz Union Hotel · 0.3 mi · about 9 min walk
  • AC Hotel · 0.7 mi · about 17 min walk
  • Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center · 0.7 mi · about 19 min walk

Places to eat

  • Poke Bowl Station · poke · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • The Spot · Greek · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • Tea Moment · bubble tea · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • The Good Berry Acai Bowls · restaurant · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Good to know

What's on at Stephen C. O’Connell Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Womens Volleyball (Sun, Nov 8).
How many people does Stephen C. O’Connell Center hold?
About 11,548 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Stephen C. O’Connell Center?
Stephen C. O’Connell Center is home to Florida Gators men's basketball, Florida Gators women's basketball, Florida Gators women's volleyball and Florida Gators women's gymnastics.
What other names has Stephen C. O’Connell Center had?
It has also been known as Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
What hotels are closest to Stephen C. O’Connell Center?
The nearest are Reitz Union Hotel (0.3 mi), AC Hotel (0.7 mi) and Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center (0.7 mi).
Where can I eat near Stephen C. O’Connell Center?
There are 4 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly poke and Greek. Closest: Poke Bowl Station (poke, 0.3 mi), The Spot (Greek, 0.3 mi), Tea Moment (bubble tea, 0.3 mi) and The Good Berry Acai Bowls (restaurant, 0.3 mi).
Is Stephen C. O’Connell Center indoors?
Yes. Stephen C. O’Connell Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Stephen C. O’Connell Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Stephen C. O’Connell Center, but there are 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Stephen C. O’Connell Center?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Jacksonville International (JAX), 70.4 mi away in a straight line.
Is there parking near Stephen C. O’Connell Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 117 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 120 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.