Military Bowl tickets are now available for the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl. The game will bring postseason college football to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, on Monday, Dec. 28.
The annual bowl game will feature teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Conference. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET, and ESPN will televise the matchup nationally.
The Military Bowl Foundation organizes the event, which combines college football with a mission to support military service members and their families. Military Bowl tickets start at $50, and fans can buy them through the Military Bowl’s official website.
“We are so excited to continue the Military Bowl tradition,” Military Bowl Foundation President and Executive Director Steve Beck said. “It is always a thrill to welcome the teams to the nation’s capital for Bowl Week and then bring the party to Annapolis for gameday.”
Supporting Patriot Point
The event benefits Patriot Point, a 294-acre retreat on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It provides a safe, peaceful facility for wounded, ill and injured service members, plus their families and caregivers.
The Military Bowl Foundation, board member Rob Taishoff and the Stuart Plank family purchased the property, and Patriot Point opened in 2016. Since then, it has hosted more than 3,000 service members, veterans and their families. The foundation also operates the DC Touchdown Club and organizes events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for military personnel.
Game Day Festivities
Fans attending the game can participate in the Military Bowl tailgate festival, which begins at 10 a.m. in the stadium parking lot. The festival will feature military displays, games and live music, with food and beverages available for purchase.
Extra festivities will extend beyond the stadium, with a Military Bowl parade scheduled for downtown Annapolis on game day. Fans can also attend events on Dec. 27, including a downtown pub crawl and a family-friendly celebration on West Street.
“Attending the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl is a great opportunity to enjoy the pageantry of college football while supporting the men and women who defend our freedom at home and abroad,” Beck said.
Teams Still to Be Determined
Last year’s bowl matchup saw East Carolina University claim victory 23-17 over the University of Pittsburgh in Annapolis. Organizers have not yet named this year’s participating teams because conference play is still ongoing. Either way, the game will continue the tradition of bringing together programs from the ACC and American Conference. For more, follow our college football coverage.
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