Bowl Season Fever

When college football takes over Mobile

Welcome to bowl season in Mobile, where college football’s most renowned teams and brightest stars bring their talents to the Port City! As the Gulf Coast’s premier destination for gridiron glory, Mobile is proud to host thrilling bowl games that bring together top teams, passionate fans and unforgettable game-day experiences. From tailgate to touchdown, Mobile’s bowl games are more than just a matchup—they’re a celebration of football culture with a Gulf Coast twist. Whether you're here to cheer for your team, enjoy the excitement of game day or explore the city's charm, Mobile offers the perfect setting to experience all the action. Get ready to make some lasting memories this bowl season!

Gulf Coast Challenge

Buy your tickets and grab your favorite concession snacks! One of the best match-ups in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) calls Mobile home. Watch the Jackson State University Tigers and Alabama A&M Bulldogs vie for the win.

Teams: Jackson State University Tigers and Alabama A&M Bulldogs
2024 Date: Saturday, October 5
Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ladd-Peebles Stadium

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Port City Classic

Returning for its second year, the Port City Classic is the newest game added to Mobile's bowl scene. Nevertheless, we are excited to see the Alcorn State University Braves and the Alabama State University Hornets go head-to-head at Ladd.

Teams: Alcorn State University Braves and Alabama State University Hornets
2024 Date: Saturday, November 2
Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ladd-Peebles Stadium

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68 Ventures Bowl

Since 1999, The 68 Ventures Bowl (formerly knows as the LendingTree Bowl) has been blessing us with some of the best end-of-year gridiron moments that we can always fondly recall. Every year, a team from Sun Belt Conference (SBC) faces off against an opponent from either the Conference USA, Mid-American Conference (MAC) or another qualifying team for the ESPN Events selection. Don't miss out on the 25th Annual 68 Ventures Bowl!

Teams: TBA
2024 Date: Thursday, December 26
Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium

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Senior Bowl

It's no secret that the path to the NFL draft begins at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. Since 1951, the Senior Bowl has been bringing some of college football's most revered players to the Port City. Some of the larger-than-life names that have left their cleat-print on the game (Terrell Owens, Walter Payton and Dan Marino are just a few!) started their path to the draft in Mobile. Draft prospects from around the country come to the Port City to flaunt their talents and connect with personnel from all 32 NFL teams. Which NFL standout will we see hit the field this year?

Teams: The "National" and "American" teams will feature players from various teams.
2025 Date: Saturday, February 1
Kickoff Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium