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Florida Gators announce season opener vs. Miami in Tampa
- Florida will open the 2026-27 season in Tampa against Miami at the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 2.
- Benchmark International Arena will host a doubleheader with Florida State vs Florida A&M as the opener block.
- UF coach Todd Golden expects marquee non-conference games to help prepare for SEC play.
- UF and Miami met last season in Jacksonville, with Florida winning 82-68.
- The Players Era tournament in Las Vegas includes UF facing Notre Dame on Nov. 17.
- The Players Era bracket includes additional high-profile matchups on Nov. 18 and 19.
- Gators expect additional top non-conference opponents beyond Players Era.
- Season ticket sales begin June 3-7 for boosters and season-ticket holders, with public on June 8.
- The opener is part of UF’s early non-conference schedule designed to test the team.
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