Florida State and South Florida will play a fall exhibition baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on Saturday, Oct. 24, with first pitch set for 1 p.m.

The Clearwater Threshers and Phillies Florida announced the game Wednesday, Sept. 30. Tickets are on sale through the Threshers' website. Gates open at noon, and prepaid parking is available.

The Oct. 24 date falls on a football bye week for both schools, a detail BayCare Ballpark general manager Doug Kemp called deliberate.

"Both programs have a very strong alumni presence in the Tampa Bay area, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, is the perfect day for a fall baseball game with both football programs off that week," Kemp said. "We feel like this will be a great venue for both USF and FSU fans."

Seminoles bring five-event fall schedule

The exhibition is the fourth game on FSU's five-event fall baseball schedule and the second away from Tallahassee, according to FSU Wire.

The Seminoles open fall play against Auburn in Pensacola on Oct. 10 before hosting Jacksonville on Oct. 16 and North Florida on Oct. 17. After facing USF in Clearwater, FSU will close the fall with its annual Garnet & Gold All-Star Game on Oct. 30.

FSU went 40-19 last season under head coach Link Jarrett but did not advance past the Tallahassee Regional. The Seminoles lead the all-time series against USF 4-0, including a 9-1 win last season.

Jarrett's roster has undergone significant turnover heading into the 2027 season. Pitcher Cyaden Suchy, ranked the No. 1 transfer portal pitcher by