Basketball

Florida Gators Target Final Four Return with Historic SEC-ACC Showdown

Historic matchup against Georgia Tech headlines a doubleheader in the Hall of Fame Series

The Florida Gators men's basketball program is setting its sights on a return to the NCAA Final Four for the 2026‑27 season, building on the momentum of a championship earned in 2025.

On December 12, the Gators will travel to the Kia Center in Orlando to face Georgia Tech in a historic SEC‑ACC showdown that marks the first meeting between the programs since 1987, a game that also anchors the Hall of Fame Series.

Hall of Fame Series Doubleheader

The contest will be part of a doubleheader that also features Florida Atlantic University taking on Virginia Commonwealth University, adding extra intrigue to the event.

Just six days later, Florida will host Grand Canyon University at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, continuing a streak that began in the 2024‑25 season and marking the first ever meeting between the Gators and the Lopes.

Ticket sales for both games will open on August 19 at HOFSeries.com, giving fans the opportunity to secure seats for what promises to be a marquee stretch of the schedule.

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