Tag: University of Florida

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium redevelopment to cost $1.45bn

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2026

The University of Florida is planning a $1.45 billion Ben Hill Griffin Stadium redevelopment project that school officials believe will nearly double annual revenue from the venue. ESPN said the Gators unveiled renderings and details of the project at a board of trustees meeting. The vision for the... » Read more

First collegiate stadium Wi-Fi 7 network at The Swamp

Article posted by Coliseum, May 26^th, 2026

Extreme Networks has installed the first collegiate stadium Wi‑Fi 7 network at the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, also known as “The Swamp.” Comsoc said the deployment is engineered to support peak densities approaching 90,000 concurrent users, with an emphasis on... » Read more

Facial entry into Uni of Florida venues

Article posted by Coliseum, August 22^nd, 2025

The University of Florida Athletic Association (UAA) is introducing facial recognition technology as a faster, easier way for Gator fans to get into home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The University of Florida said that it has installed Express Entry powered by Wicket, making Florida the first... » Read more

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium revamp plans

Article posted by Coliseum, July 7^th, 2023

‘The Swamp’ is getting a revamp. ‘USA TODAY’ stated that the University of Florida announced on July 3rd that it will renovate the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida (US) – its football home for more than 90 years – and is currently looking for an architect for the... » Read more