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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12 upcoming events

Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Womens VolleyballNov 8, 2026 · In 21 daysfrom $20.36Milwaukee Panthers at Florida Gators BasketballNov 24, 2026 · In 37 daysfrom $15.60Duke Blue Devils Basketball at Florida Gators BasketballDec 1, 2026 · In 44 daysfrom $351.86Florida 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 $94.97Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Mens BasketballFeb 20, 2027from $152.14Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators Womens GymnasticsMar 5, 2027from $94.97Kentucky 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)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

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

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.
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.
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.