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Fall Ball: Jacksonville Scrimmage Culminates Week Four
Monday, October 27, 2025 | Baseball
Florida has open scrimmages on Tuesday (3:45) and Wednesday (3:30) prior to its Halloween exhibition vs. JU in Jacksonville.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Week four of the fall baseball season will see the Florida Gators tune up with a pair of intrasquad scrimmages leading up to an exhibition game against the JU Dolphins in Jacksonville, Fla. on Friday, Oct. 31.
First pitch for the Halloween matchup between Florida and Jacksonville is set for 6:30 p.m. at Vystar Ballpark with gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale now.
The Gators are the designated away team this year and will occupy the third-base dugout. The two teams will play one 10-inning contest.
This is the second-straight fall in which the Gators and Dolphins have faced off in Jacksonville, once again coinciding with the excitement of the Florida-Georgia football weekend. Florida claimed the inaugural fall meeting against JU in 2024 after posting a 3-1 record across four fall exhibitions vs. Georgia in Jacksonville (2019, 2021-23). As a result, the Orange & Blue is 4-1 across five fall exhibitions played in Jacksonville dating back to the first year of the tradition in 2019.
Following an off day on Monday, Oct. 27, Florida will hold three open practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday prior to Friday's exhibition. There will be open scrimmages on Tuesday (3:45 p.m.) and Wednesday (3:30 p.m.).
All fall practices and scrimmages are open to the public. Fans can access the concourse through Gate 3 of Condron Family Ballpark (located directly behind home plate).
Below is the current practice schedule for week four. All practice and approximate scrimmage times are subject to change.
*Scrimmages typically begin approximately 90 minutes to two hours into each practice
Additionally, Florida's fall season features a second exhibition game against Georgia Southern at Condron Family Ballpark on Sunday, Nov. 9. Admission is free for all fans.
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First pitch for the Halloween matchup between Florida and Jacksonville is set for 6:30 p.m. at Vystar Ballpark with gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale now.
The Gators are the designated away team this year and will occupy the third-base dugout. The two teams will play one 10-inning contest.
This is the second-straight fall in which the Gators and Dolphins have faced off in Jacksonville, once again coinciding with the excitement of the Florida-Georgia football weekend. Florida claimed the inaugural fall meeting against JU in 2024 after posting a 3-1 record across four fall exhibitions vs. Georgia in Jacksonville (2019, 2021-23). As a result, the Orange & Blue is 4-1 across five fall exhibitions played in Jacksonville dating back to the first year of the tradition in 2019.
Following an off day on Monday, Oct. 27, Florida will hold three open practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday prior to Friday's exhibition. There will be open scrimmages on Tuesday (3:45 p.m.) and Wednesday (3:30 p.m.).
All fall practices and scrimmages are open to the public. Fans can access the concourse through Gate 3 of Condron Family Ballpark (located directly behind home plate).
Below is the current practice schedule for week four. All practice and approximate scrimmage times are subject to change.
| Date | Practice | Scrimmage |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 27 | OFF | OFF |
| Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 2:00 PM | 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Thursday, Oct. 30 | 2:00 PM | NONE |
| Friday, Oct. 31 | vs. JU | 6:30 PM |
| Saturday, Nov. 1 | OFF | OFF |
| Sunday, Nov. 2 | OFF | OFF |
Additionally, Florida's fall season features a second exhibition game against Georgia Southern at Condron Family Ballpark on Sunday, Nov. 9. Admission is free for all fans.
Important Fall Dates
| Friday, Oct. 31 | 6:30 PM | Florida vs. JU (in Jacksonville) |
| Sunday, Nov. 9 | 2:00 PM | Florida vs. Georgia Southern (Condron Family Ballpark) |
Stay informed on all the most-recent news on Florida baseball by checking FloridaGators.com and following @GatorsBB on social media.
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