Inception: 1989
Stadium: Chase Field
Location: Phoenix
Previous Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Ariz.
Conference: Big 12, Pac-12
Previous Conference: WAC, Big Ten, Big East
The Cheez-It Bowl began as the Copper Bowl in Tucson, Ariz., in 1989. In 2000, the game was moved to the Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, now
Chase Field
, before moving to
Sun Devil Stadium
in Tempe, Ariz. Over the years, with the changing of sponsorships, the game has been known as the Domino’s Pizza Copper Bowl, Insight Bowl, Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, TicketCity Cactus Bowl and Motel 6 Cactus Bowl. Kellogg’s took over sponsorship in 2018 and named it after their Cheez-It snack crackers. The Cheez-It Bowl is temporarily being played once again at Chase Field while renovations are underway at Sun Devil Stadium.
Kansas State
holds the honor of most appearances in the game with four.
California
and
Minnesota
tie for second with three appearances each. The game’s past MVPs include Vaughn Dunbar (RB) of
Indiana
, Cortlen Johnson (RB) of
Colorado
and Le’Veon Bell (RB) of
Michigan State
. Grab your Cheez-It Bowl tickets at StubHub today.
The seating configuration is rearranged for the Cheez-It Bowl game at Chase Field since it is normally used as the
Arizona Diamondbacks'
home field. Still, you can find about 45,000 seats for the game, including luxury boxes, VIP seating, and wheelchair accessible seating. The field is unique in that it has a retractable roof that can be kept open during the balmy, Arizona winter days and closed for comfort when it gets chilly at night.
Tickets to the Cheez-It Bowl are some of the most reasonable for a bowl game starting at about $45. Of course, you will pay more for premium seating and VIP access. There are even 20-, 30- and 40-person suites available for larger groups to enjoy the game together. Parking in one of the adjacent garages is usually about $20 while parking lots a few blocks away are as cheap as $7. Ticket prices typically increase in expense once the competing teams are named, so it is recommended you purchase yours early.
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Prior to kickoff, you will see paratroopers falling through the opened roof of Chase Field. They are usually trailing ribbons or smoke and amp up the excitement of the crowd as they land on the playing field. There are fireworks from the scoreboard as the National Anthem is played. Bowl games are high-energy and exciting with lots of fans from both teams dressed in team colors. Performances by the teams’ cheerleaders and marching bands take place during half-time, allowing fans to show their support for their favorites.
The Oasis Cheez-It Pre-Game Party is free for ticketholders and begins about four hours prior to the kick off. It is located at 4th and Jackson streets, just west of Chase Field. You’ll find live music, team cheerleaders and bands, games and interactive displays at the party. There will also be a large selection of food and beverages for sale to kick your bowl celebration off on the right foot. Traditional grilling or gathering at your vehicle is not allowed at Chase Field, so the Oasis Pre-Game Party is a great alternative for all ages.