The University of Florida’s baseball program will serve as the host site for a regional tournament in Gainesville, beginning with a first‑round contest against Rider on May 29 at 1 p.m., streamed on ESPN+. General admission tickets will become available to the public on May 28 at 10 a.m., priced at $16 for berm seating and starting at $26 for chair‑back seats.
Historic Matchups and Coaching Milestones
Florida holds a 7‑1 all‑time edge over Troy, last sweeping the series in Gainesville in 2020, while the Gators are 138‑136‑1 against in‑state rival Miami. This marks only the second meeting with Rider, the previous encounter dating back to 1992, and the program’s 20th regional hosting overall, the 13th under head coach Kevin O’Sullivan.
The Gators enter the postseason with a 138‑90 overall record and a 91‑54 mark in regional play, extending an 18‑year streak of NCAA tournament appearances — the longest active run in the nation. Since O’Sullivan took the helm, Florida has earned a top‑eight national seed on 11 occasions, underscoring the program’s consistent elite status.
Single‑game tickets range from $16 for the berm to $26 for chair‑back seats, with sales commencing at 10 a.m. on May 28. The schedule also includes a later regional showdown on May 29 at 5 p.m., where Miami will face Troy on the ACC Network, adding another layer of excitement for local fans.