TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay college football fans can officially bring in the new year with the 2026 ReliaQuest Bowl.
The bowl is set to kick off at noon on Dec. 31 at Raymond James Stadium and will air on ESPN, the Tampa Bay Bowl Association announced Tuesday.
The matchup will feature teams from the SEC and Big Ten, continuing a tradition that’s brought some of the sport’s biggest programs to Tampa.
Last year’s game between Iowa and Vanderbilt drew more than 4.6 million viewers.
This year marks the 41st edition of the bowl, which first debuted in 1986.
Organizers said tickets will go on sale to the public in the fall through Ticketmaster, while premium packages are available now via the ReliaQuest Bowl office at 813-874-BOWL.
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