There are several options for listening to Florida Gator football games if you can’t watch them on TV. The best way to listen will depend on whether you are in the local broadcast area or need to listen online from further away.
Listening Locally
If you are in the Gainesville, Florida area, you can listen to Gator games broadcast locally on the radio. The flagship station for Gator football is WRUF 850 AM and 98.1 FM. This station carries all football games as well as pregame and postgame shows. WRUF has a powerful signal that covers all of North Central Florida.
In addition to WRUF, any station on the Gator Sports Network will also carry the game. This includes dozens of stations around Florida from Pensacola to Jacksonville and Tampa. Check the Gator Sports Network affiliate list to find a station in your area.
If you are driving on game day, just scan through your radio dial until you find a station carrying the game. Most stations will promote their Gator game coverage during the week leading up to it.
Listening Online
If you are outside of the Gator Radio Network broadcast range, you can listen online using the TuneIn app or website. They carry the live audio feed from WRUF for every Gator game. This allows you to listen on your phone, computer, or any other connected device from anywhere in the world. The TuneIn app is available for iOS, Android, and other platforms.
In addition, the official Florida Gators athletics website provides live audio streams for all football games. You can access the stream at FloridaGators.com. This stream is available desktop and mobile devices.
SiriusXM satellite radio also carries the Gator IMG Sports Network feed for subscribers. It’s available on channel 384 on SiriusXM.
Using a Smart Speaker
If you have a smart speaker like an Amazon Echo or Google Home, you can listen to Gator games by streaming the WRUF or Florida Gators radio affiliate feeds. Here are some voice commands to try:
- “Alexa, play WRUF radio station from TuneIn.”
- “Alexa, play Florida Gators live stream.”
- “Hey Google, play WRUF 850 AM from TuneIn.”
- “Hey Google, play Florida Gators football live.”
Paid Streaming Services
While the options above allow you to listen for free, there are some paid services that provide live streams as well:
- SiriusXM: Provides national college football coverage on their College Sports Nation channel (channel 84). This is available with any SiriusXM subscription package.
- VSporto: Live audio streaming service that carries many college football broadcasts. Day passes start at $12.49.
- TuneIn Premium: Ad-free version of TuneIn with access to more sports content. Monthly fee of $9.99.
Listening in Other Ways
A couple other creative options for listening to Florida football include:
- Using a portable radio – Many AM/FM radios today are small and battery powered, allowing you to listen from anywhere. Just tune into a local Gator network station.
- Radio app on your car dashboard – Most modern vehicles have apps like TuneIn built into the infotainment system. Use it to pull up WRUF and listen through your car speakers.
- Call a friend – If all else fails, you can always give a friend a call and ask them to hold their phone up to the radio broadcast so you can listen in.
Where to Listen
Option | How to Access | Cost |
---|---|---|
AM/FM Radio | Tune to local affiliate station | Free |
FloridaGators.com | Website audio stream | Free |
TuneIn | App or website stream | Free |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio | Channel 384 | Subscription Required |
Smart Speaker | Voice command to play station | Free |
Paid Streaming Service | VSporto, TuneIn Premium | Subscription Required |
Staying Up to Date on the Gators
In addition to listening to live game broadcasts, there are a few ways to stay on top of Gator football news:
- Follow Florida Gators accounts on social media like Twitter and Facebook
- Visit Gator fan sites like GatorCountry.com and HailFloridaHail.com
- Read news reports on sites like The Gainesville Sun and Orlando Sentinel
- Listen to Florida sports radio stations daily like WRUF and ESPN Gainesville
- Subscribe to Gator podcasts through your preferred podcast app
Following journalists who cover the team is another great way to keep up. Some top Florida football beat writers include:
- Zach Abolverdi – Gainesville Sun
- Graham Hall – The Athletic
- Chris Harry – FloridaGators.com
- Scott Carter – FloridaGators.com
- Nick de la Torre – Rivals
Conclusion
Listening to Florida Gator games through the radio or online streams makes it easy to follow the team every week. With multiple free streaming options like TuneIn, as well as the wide coverage of the Gator IMG Sports Network, most fans can listen from anywhere. Following the team news daily and on social media is also a great way to supplement the live game broadcasts.
The passionate Gator Nation fanbase stretches far beyond Gainesville. Utilizing the radio, internet and social media resources above allows Florida fans across the state, country and globe to stay connected to their favorite team!