Overview
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is the home field of the University of Florida Gators football team and one of the largest stadiums in college football.
History
The stadium opened in 1930 as Florida Field and has been expanded many times. Coach Steve Spurrier popularized its nickname, "The Swamp", in the 1990s.
Today
Game days fill Gainesville with fans, and the stadium needs large crowd-management and security operations.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.