Holiday Bowl tickets

About Holiday Bowl

Inception: 1978

Stadium: SDCCU Stadium

Location: San Diego, California

Conference: Pac-12, Big Ten

Previous Conference: WAC, Big 12

Holiday Bowl Tickets

Originally founded to give the WAC an automatic bowl game for its champions when the Fiesta Bowl ended its affiliation, the Holiday Bowl began in 1978. The

Brigham Young Cougars

represented the WAC, playing in the first seven consecutive games, and held the title for the most appearances in the Holiday Bowl. Current affiliations are with the Pac-12 and Big Ten Conferences. The sponsor is the San Diego County Credit Union, making the official name the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl. Previous sponsors include SeaWorld, Thrifty Car Rental, Pacific Life Insurance Company, Culligan and National University. Throughout the years, Holiday Bowl MVPs have included Phil McConkey (WR) of

Navy Midshipmen Football

, Greg Battle (LB) of the

Arizona State Sun Devils

, Ty Detmer (QB) of the Brigham Young Cougars, Chris McAllister (DE) of the

Baylor Bears

and Brian Lewerke (QB) of the

Michigan State Spartans

. Grab your tickets to the Holiday Bowl at StubHub.

How big is the SDCCU Stadium?

Built in 1967, the

SDCCU Stadium

was originally called the San Diego Stadium until 1981. It was renamed the Jack Murphy Stadium, or

The Murph

, from 1982 to 1997 and the Qualcomm Stadium from 1997 to 2017 before reaching its current moniker in 2018. It has a seating capacity of 70,561 for football games and 67,544 for baseball games. It is the only stadium ever to host both the Super Bowl and World Series in the same year —1998.

How much are tickets to the Holiday Bowl?

Tickets for Holiday Bowl seating start around $140. Like most bowl games, seating sells out quickly, especially after the competing teams are announced. It’s a good idea to purchase your tickets early at StubHub.

Where can I find Holiday Bowl tickets?

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What are Holiday Bowl games like?

The San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl pits the two best teams from the Pac-12 Conference and the Big Ten Conference against each other for an exciting and edge-of-your-seat experience. You’ll find a sold-out stadium of college football fans clad in the two teams’ colors. The halftime show is sponsored by Dr. Pepper and the Stater Bros. There will be marching bands, pageants and a firework display. There is also a “Tuition Throw” contest between the third and fourth quarters where fans try to throw passes into a giant Dr. Pepper can in order to win $100,000 in tuition.

What is the tailgating scene like at the Holiday Bowl?

The Technology Integration Group VIP Tailgate party is the place to be prior to the game. It is an exclusive party located in the F–1 section of the SDCCU parking area. A ticket purchase allows access to an all-you-can-eat buffet and beverages including wine, beer and champagne. You will find private performances by cheerleaders, mascots and team marching bands as well as a DJ. There is also a photo booth, so you can take home memories of your experience. You will also find Dexcom’s New Year’s Eve Pre-Game Party with drink specials, including $5 wine and beer. There are food trucks and lots of free entertainment, including four live bands, face painting, temporary tattoos, photo booths and giveaways. Access is free with your Holiday Bowl ticket. Prior to game day, you can attend the largest balloon parade in downtown San Diego for free or purchase reserved grandstand seats in advance.