Inception: 1999
Stadium: Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Location: Mobile, Ala.
Previous Name: Dollar General Bowl
Conference: Sun Belt, MAC
Previous Conference: WAC, ACC, C-USA
Originally called the Mobile Alabama Bowl, LendingTree took over sponsorship of the game in 2019, effectively changing its name to the LendingTree Bowl. Other sponsors over the years include GMAC and GoDaddy. Founded in 1999, the LendingTree Bowl is one of the newer bowl games out there. It currently matches teams from the Mid-American Conference and the Sun Belt Conference. Most recently, as the Dollar General Bowl, the Troy Trojans, Ohio Bobcats, Appalachian State Mountaineers and Buffalo Bulls have played in the game. Some MVPs from these games include Justin Lucas (LB) of Troy, Jalin Moore (RB) of Appalachian State and Sawyer Smith (QB) of Troy. Additionally, the game has yielded a few NFL players, including Ben Roethlisberger, LaDanian Tomlinson and Byron Leftwich. Grab your LendingTree Bowl tickets for the next game at StubHub.
The Ladd-Peebles Stadium has a seating capacity for 40,000 people during football games. However, for special events like concerts, that number can increase to 50,000. The stadium was built in 1948 but underwent major renovations in 2009, adding luxury box-seating options. Ladd-Peebles Stadium is also the home of the South Alabama Jaguars Football team.
In 2001, the game between Marshall and East Carolina set a record for the highest-scoring bowl game ever with a final score of 64-61, Marshall. In 2008, the game between Tulsa and Bowling Green yielded the highest victory margin in bowl history with Tulsa winning 63-7.
Tickets vary in price but are generally around $75 to start, and luxury boxes tend to be more expensive. After teams are chosen for the event, tickets become more expensive. It is a good idea to purchase your LendingTree Bowl tickets at StubHub early. Parking at the stadium costs $20 and is available on a first-come first-served basis, so arriving early is essential.
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The LendingTree Bowl game usually takes place before Christmas or after New Year’s Day, making it one of the first or last post-season bowl games played. This is great news for those who prefer to spend the holidays at home. Bowl games tend to offer a high-energy and enthusiastic ambiance, and the LendingTree Bowl is no different. The stadium will be filled with fans from both teams wearing their favorite team's colors. There is loads of excitement during the halftime show where the teams’ cheerleaders and marching bands pep up the crowds. You can find tons of options for food and beverages at concessions during and before the game.
The parking lots at Ladd-Peebles Stadium open up at noon on game day specifically for tailgating. Stadium gates open at 4 p.m. with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. This gives fans plenty of time to grill, unwind and mingle with other fans before the game begins.