Gasparilla Bowl Dec 2026*

The Gasparilla Bowl is hosted at Raymond James Stadium

Overview

⏱️6 hoursApproximate duration
🏟️Large sizedVenue capacity is 69,000

Get excited for the 2026 Gasparilla Bowl!

Contested since 2008 under a range of names, this postseason game has always taken place in the Tampa area and has been hosted at Raymond James Stadium since 2018.

The Gasparilla Bowl has a complicated series of conference tie-ins, meaning it could feature colleges from 8 different conferences as well as from the independent Army and BYU programs.

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Seating at Raymond James Stadium is split over 3 main levels, and the upper level typically offers the most affordable prices. The Hyundai Club and East Stadium Club provide luxurious viewing on the middle level, while the Krewe's Nest is a new seating area in the south end zone.

*Provisional Date

The date of this event is provisional and subject to final confirmation by the organiser. Usually provisional dates do not change but this cannot be guaranteed. If the date of the event does change, it will not affect the validity of any viewing tickets you purchase for the event. If possible, we recommend booking any accommodation and travel/flights on a flexible basis or waiting until the event date is confirmed.

🧒 Child Tickets

Children aged 3 years old and younger can enter the stadium for free without a ticket, as long as they share a seat with a ticket-holding adult.

Children aged 4 years old and older require a full ticket to enter the stadium.

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

Some tickets may become available through the athletic offices of the participating schools, once those teams have been selected. Further information will be released closer to the date for students at those schools who would like to attend the game.

🧓 Senior Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for senior citizens and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

🪖 Military Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for members of the military and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

Wheelchair accessible seating is provided at the stadium, and fans who require tickets for these areas (including adjacent companion seating) should contact the Bowl Ticket Office at 813-874-2695.

Gasparilla Bowl Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday
15:30	American Football	Gasparilla Bowl

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States Directions in Google Maps

Raymond James Stadium is easily accessible by car due to the ample parking space located next to and within walking distance of the arena. Visitors can also access the venue via bike, various taxi ride services, and bus.

🅿️ Parking

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are approximately 10,000 spots on-site, as well as 15,000 off-site that are within a short walking distance. Patrons pay for parking upon entrance into the lot or use reserved parking passes.

Follow the directions on the message boards on the roadways leading to the stadium for reserved, general or disabled lots.

All Raymond James Stadium lots will now only accept credit-cards for day-of parking. No cash will be accepted, except at the HCC Lot. Parking lots open 3.5 hours before kick-off.

Gasparilla Bowl Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday
15:30	American Football	Gasparilla Bowl

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States Directions in Google Maps

🅿️ Parking

Follow the directions on the message boards on the roadways leading to the stadium for reserved, general or disabled lots.

All Raymond James Stadium lots will now only accept credit-cards for day-of parking. No cash will be accepted, except at the HCC Lot. Parking lots open 3.5 hours before kick-off.

🚍 Coach & Bus

Bus is a popular way to reach Raymond James Stadium because of its connections with multiple routes:

36 – Himes Ave @ M L King Jr Blvd 1.2 km (14 min) walk
7, 32, 45 – M L King Jr Blvd @ Himes Ave 1.2 km (14 min) walk

Coaches/ RVs/ Campers

For Buccaneers games, parking for RVs, buses, and campers is located in publix lot 14. Please use the entrance off Mlk Blvd to access the lot.

🚴 Cycling

Bicycle racks are located in front of the chain link fenced area.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Tampa

Language

English

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

EST (GMT-05:00)

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Things To Do

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Average weather in December

🌡️

22°C

high

14°C

low

🌧️

43 mm

9 days

Gasparilla Bowl Dec 2026*

Overview

Gasparilla Bowl Tickets

*Provisional Date

🧒 Child Tickets

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

🧓 Senior Tickets

🪖 Military Tickets

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

Gasparilla Bowl Schedule

Friday

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

Gasparilla Bowl Schedule

Friday

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

🚖️ Taxi

🚍 Coach & Bus

🚴 Cycling

Accommodation

Destination & Tourism

Flights & International Travel

Things To Do

Average weather in December

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