Dawgs and Gators in Atlanta: Georgia-Florida Rivalry Comes with New Location and Stakes in 2026
The rivalry game will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this year and return to Tampa next year, marking its first Atlanta appearance.
- On Saturday, the Georgia-Florida game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, marking the rivalry's first departure from Jacksonville in 31 years due to EverBank Stadium renovations.
- Renovations at EverBank Stadium necessitated the two-year relocation; each school will receive $7.5 million in 2026 and 2027, up from the previous $6 million payout.
- Florida first-year coach Jon Sumrall called the 50-50 ticket split "a unique deal," while Georgia coach Kirby Smart said, "This is always a great tradition, a great game."
- Often called 'The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,' the rivalry traditionally occurs in Jacksonville but will feature a balanced 50-50 ticket split at the Atlanta venue.
- After Tampa hosts the game in 2027, the rivalry returns to Jacksonville in 2028 under a contract extending through 2031, ending the temporary two-year hiatus.
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The World’s Largest Cocktail Party — possibly still outdoor depending on the viability of opening the roof — will be at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta instead of Jacksonville.
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ATLANTA – There is obviously a different feel to the annual “World’s Largest Cocktail Party” this year thanks to the showdown between Florida and Georgia being played inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, compared to its usual home in Jacksonville. Between the normal tailgate experiences that take place over the 24 hours to kickoff and the overwhelming feel [...]
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ATLANTA (AP) — The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party will have a different feel on Saturday when No. 3 Georgia plays No. 17 Florida in...
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