uk fan of american football

[Buzz_gator]

hi no idea where to post this question but im going in oct this year and would like to watch a football game

dont mind what team i watch or what level but would perfer it be the gators

 

[Metro West]

hi no idea where to post this question but im going in oct this year and would like to watch a football game

dont mind what team i watch or what level but would perfer it be the gators

UF plays in the Southeastern Conference and SEC games are usually broadcast on CBS and the ESPN networks. Here's a link to the Gators' 2011 season:

http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-11/sec/2011-florida-gators-football-schedule.php

Broadcast dates aren't released until a week or so ahead of time...once the television networks decide which games to show and when.

 

[Golf4food]

...would perfer it be the gators

Then you obviously have poor taste.

Go 'Noles!


Did you want to watch on TV or try to catch a game live? During October you'll have all sorts of live football opportunities, too, if you are willing to drive a bit (Tampa, Jacksonville for NFL - Gators, UCF, USF, etc. for college).

 

[Buzz_gator]

Nothing wrong with the gators well there was last year lol

I meant live i watch most games on tv in the uk

How far of a drive is it to the swamp

 

[Metro West]

How far of a drive is it to the swamp

It's about two hours depending on where you're starting from in Orlando.

 

[Buzz_gator]

Disney onsite

 

[Tinbadge69]

I was stationed in the Uk for 3 years. I dont remember seeing any college football on TV over there. The best I got were highlights of Pro games Sunday night on BBC4. They would show highlights of 4 or 5 games. You had to hope your team was one of them. It was easier when I moved on base and got AFN. You got the games live. I remember watching the Thanksgiving Day game till 4 in the morning then going to work. They are 6 hours ahead of us.
God Im glad to be back in the states. We got something over here called "Sunshine".

GO DOLPHINS

 

[Buzz_gator]

With espn America we get loads of football we also get the daily college football show

I also play for a team here

 

[Stjen981]

Hello. I work at the University of Florida and thought I could provide some insight.

The only home Gator game this year in October is October 1st against Alabama. This game will also probably be the most-attended home game this season and tickets will be harder to come by. Even in "down" years, for SEC Conference games the stadium will likely sell out. You will have most success purchasing your tickets through a re-sale broker rather than from the box office directly. You could come to Gainesville and purchase tickets from a person on the day of the game but there are no guarantees that you will get seats together or a good price. Make sure you do not purchase student tickets as you will not be allowed in without a student ID. If you do come to Gainesville, come to town several hours before kickoff. Parking near the stadium is extremely limited and you will likely end up parking far away and walking.

You could also go to the Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville on the last Saturday in October. Although it is not quite the same as seeing a game in the Swamp, this is one of the classic SEC rivalries.

Going to a college football game is fun, but it is HOT and LOUD. Most games are played in the middle of the afternoon and even in October it can be uncomfortably hot. You can't bring in any backpacks, food items, or anything other than a bottle of water.

There are some great traditions associated with college football, and it would be an experience for you to say the least!