Tennessee basketball announces Checker Game
Tennessee announced its Checker Game during Southeastern Conference basketball play. The Vols will checker Food City Center orange and white on Feb. 1 versus Florida. Tipoff between the Vols and Gators is slated for noon EST and will be televised by ESPN.
Fans attending the Tennessee-Florida game can visit UTsports.com/checker to see a color designation for their section. The SEC contest is sold out.
Florida defeated the Vols, 73-43, on Jan. 7 in a top 10 matchup at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida. The loss was Tennessee’s first during the 2024-25 season. Tennessee was ranked No. 1 for five consecutive weeks in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll before losing to the Gators.
Tennessee leads the all time basketball series against Florida, 81-60, dating to 1927. Rick Barnes is 9-4 against the Gators as Tennessee’s head coach.
The University of Tennessee has announced special fan attire themes for two upcoming men’s basketball games at the Food City Center:
- February 1 vs. Florida: This game is designated as the “Checker Game.” Fans are encouraged to wear either orange or white, depending on their seating section, to create a checkerboard pattern throughout the arena. To find out your section’s assigned color, visit UTsports.com/checker.
- March 1 vs. Alabama: This matchup is designated as an “Orange Out.” All attendees are encouraged to wear orange to support the Volunteers.
Both games are already sold out, reflecting the high anticipation and support from the Tennessee fan base.
Currently, the No. 6/7 Tennessee Volunteers hold a 17-2 overall record and are 4-2 in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, at 8:30 p.m. ET, where they will face top-ranked Auburn on the road. The game will be televised live on ESPN.
