Florida-Georgia Football Rivalry Secures Jacksonville Return Through 2031
The annual matchup will temporarily move to Atlanta and Tampa in 2026 and 2027 before returning to a renovated Jacksonville stadium.
- Florida and Georgia have finalized a deal to keep their rivalry game in Jacksonville from 2028 to 2031, with significant financial incentives.
- Both schools will receive at least $10 million each from Jacksonville for the games in 2028 and 2029, with payouts increasing to $10.5 million in 2030 and 2031.
- The games will be played in Atlanta and Tampa in 2026 and 2027 due to stadium renovations in Jacksonville, which will cost $1.4 billion.
- Jacksonville's renovated stadium will meet NFL standards, and aims to host future College Football Playoff games.
- The rivalry has been played in Jacksonville since 1933, except for a few seasons, with Georgia leading the series 55-44-2.