University of Florida Gainesville Stadium Renaming
Sector: Stadium • Location: Gainesville, Florida, United States
Source: AD HOC NEWS
The University of Florida's on-campus football stadium in Gainesville was renamed Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field in 2024, honoring the legendary coach while continuing the tradition of playing Tom Petty's song 'I Won't Back Down' during games. This stadium renaming and the associated game-day ritual have become a significant cultural event for the community and fans.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Stadium, Education
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AD HOC NEWS
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Description | The University of Florida's on-campus football stadium in Gainesville was renamed Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field in 2024, honoring the legendary coach while continuing the tradition of playing Tom Petty's song 'I Won't Back Down' during games. This stadium renaming and the associated game-day ritual have become a significant cultural event for the community and fans. |
Original sector | Sports Infrastructure |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
City | Gainesville |
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Source | AD HOC NEWS |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Stadium, Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-30 |
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