Gator TV/Radio Listings
Sun Sports, the longtime television partner of the Florida Gators, is the primary source for coverage of University of Florida athletic events. Sun Sports is available statewide in over 6.6 million cable and satellite homes, and nationwide via satellite providers, providing viewers with year-round coverage of Gator athletics.
One of the nation's leading regional sports television networks and part of the Fox family of regional sports networks, Sun Sports currently serves as the TV home for many other local/regional teams including the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, plus Florida State, and games/events from the SEC and ACC.
Gator Football on Sun Sports
In 2009, Sun Sports, along with sister FOX regional networks FOX Sports South and FOX Sports Southwest, will provide TV coverage of seven live SEC football games (in HD), including the Gators’ home opener vs. Charleston Southern on September 5. Bob Rathbun, Dave Archer, Jenn Hildreth and Fred Hickman will provide commentary and analysis.
In addition, every regular-season Florida football game is shown on a delayed basis on Sun Sports (within SEC territory), including the SEC Championship Game if the Gators participate. Sun Sports will regularly replay all games during its popular Sunday morning "Breakfast with the Gators" time slot. During the football season, "Breakfast with the Gators" will begin at 8:30 a.m. Veteran play-by-play announcer David Steele, former Gator and Miami Dolphin Nat Moore, makes up the "Florida Replay" broadcast team.
New in 2009, Sun Sports will be the Florida TV home of the all-new “SEC Gridiron Live” TV series, Wednesdays at 10pm, with Charles Davis, Randy Cross, David Pollack and Cassidy Hubbarth. The one-hour studio show will offer previews, expert analysis, lively discussion and a fast-paced social networking component.
Sun Sports airs "Florida Football with Urban Meyer." Hosted by Mick Hubert, UF's award-winning half-hour coach's show highlights Saturday's game and includes special features and player interviews. It airs initially statewide on Sundays at Noon on Sun Sports, plus on select over-the-air stations.
Gator Men's Basketball
Sun Sports will televise approximately 10 games this season as part of the network's comprehensive agreement with the University. Sun Sports, FOX Sports South and FOX Sports Southwest will also offer 20 live SEC men’s basketball games beginning in 2009-10 with select Gator games included in that TV package.
Sun Sports will also carry "Florida Basketball with Billy Donovan" on Sundays at noon during the season. This 30-minute show features highlights of the previous week's games, player profiles and scouting reports on upcoming opponents. Host Mick Hubert goes inside and up close with Gator head coach Billy Donovan.
Gator Women's Basketball
Seven Gator basketball games will be aired on Sun Sports or FOX Sports Florida, showcasing the country's best women's basketball talent as Florida takes on the traditional SEC powers and a formidable non-conference slate of opponents.
An SEC package consisting of 24 women’s basketball games, 16 regular season and eight tournament games, will also be showcased on Sun Sports this season.
In addition, eight "Florida Women's Basketball with Amanda Butler" programs will be featured on Sun Sports during the season. Join head coach Amanda Butler for an up close look at the rising force in the nation's dominant basketball conference. The show airs at 11:30am on Sun Sports beginning in January.
Gator Baseball
Once again, Sun Sports will be the Gator fan's best source for UF baseball as the network offers a minimum of 10 live Gator games. Six SEC tournament games will also be showcased on Sun Sports or FOX Sports Florida as part of the new SEC TV agreement.
Voice of the Gators, Mick Hubert teams up with UF baseball alumnus Nick Belmonte to call the action. The College World Series is televised by ESPN.
GatorZone
The University Athletic Association's weekly, half-hour magazine show airs on Sun Sports. More about GatorZone on TV.
Additional Sports
With an overall athletic program that finished #1 in the SEC in 2006-2007, the University of Florida doesn't stop with TV and radio coverage of football, men's and women's basketball and baseball. Each year Sun Sports produces and airs telecasts of Florida volleyball, gymnastics, women's soccer, softball, and swimming and diving.
Programming Outlets
Gator Radio Network Affiliates
