Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
Your guide to the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 28
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Are you ready for some football? Auburn University plays The University of Houston in the 15th TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl on Tuesday, December 28 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, and we’ve got all the info to make your game day awesome. From parking and tickets to pre-game Fan Fest events, here’s everything you need to know.
The Game
The 15th TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl is back on Tuesday, December 28 with an exciting game between the Auburn Tigers and the Houston Cougars. This will be the 46th bowl appearance and the seventh meeting between Auburn (6-6) and Houston (11-2). Auburn holds a 5-1 advantage in the series with the last meeting a 7-0 Tiger win in 1973 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Haven’t bought your tickets to the 15th TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl? Grab ’em while you can!
Game Details
What: 15th TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl
When: Tuesday, Dec. 28 | 11AM
Where: Protective Stadium, 1020 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: $30+
Tickets:
Watch via ESPN + Bowl Season Radio
Kick off the fun at the Bud Light Fan Fest & Pep Rally—Monday, December 27
As entertaining as the actual game is, pre-gaming is just as exciting, so kick off the fun at the Bud Light Fan Fest & Pep Rally in Uptown on Monday, December 27. Here’s what’s on the agenda:
Bud Light Fan Fest & Pep Rally
When: Monday, December 27 | 1-6PM
Where: Uptown, Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: Free + open to the public
What to expect:
- Live music – Eric Hollis, 1-3PM | Fly By Radio, 3-5PM
- Interactive games
- Corporate displays
- Food + beverages
- Back-to-back pep rallies (Houston 5-5:30PM, Auburn 5:30-6PM) with participating coaches, team captains, cheerleaders, dance teams, mascots + marching bands.
- Fireworks show (6PM)
Game Day Activities—Tuesday, December 28
Bud Light Fan Fest & Tailgate
When: Tuesday, December 28 | 8-11AM
Where: Uptown, Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: Free + open to the public
What to expect:
- Pre-game tailgate
- Live music: Man’s Best Friend 8-10:45AM
- Interactive games
- Corporate displays
- Food + beverages
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FREE shuttle rides here 🚍
Need help getting to the pre-game and game-day fun? Grab a FREE shuttle ride—available Sunday-Tuesday, December 26-28.
Entertainment Shuttles
Grab the Red Shuttle at Uptown District/Sheraton/Westin to Five Points South/Dreamland BBQ.
- Available: Sunday-Monday, December 26 + 27, 11AM-Midnight | Tuesday, December 28, 6PM-Midnight
- Price: FREE
Grab the White Shuttle at Hyatt Regency/Galleria Mall to Uptown District.
- Available: Sunday-Monday, December 26 + 27, 11AM-Midnight | Tuesday, December 28, 6PM-Midnight
- Price: FREE
Grab the Blue Shuttle at DoubleTree by Hilton Perimeter Park/Marriott Birmingham to Uptown District.
- Available: Monday, December 27, 11AM-Midnight | Tuesday, December 28, 6PM-Midnight
- Price: FREE
Game Day Shuttles
Grab the White Shuttle at the Hyatt Regency/Galleria Mall to Uptown District/Protective Stadium.
- Available: Tuesday, December 28 | 7AM-5PM
- Price: FREE
Grab the Blue Shuttle at DoubleTree by Hilton Perimeter Park/Marriott Birmingham to Uptown District/Protective Stadium.
- Available: Tuesday, December 28 | 7AM-5PM
- Price: FREE
This way to Parking 🚙
You’ve arrived at the game… now where can you park?! View the map.
Parking will be available both on-site at Protective Stadium and at all BJCC-owned lots. BJCC owned lots enter event mode for Fan Fest at 11AM Monday, December 27 + on game day at 7AM Tuesday, December 28.
On-Site Parking at Protective Stadium is available at these locations:
- **Red: 917 22nd Street North
- Pink: 973 23rd Street North
- **Orange: 1000 19th Street North
- **Purple: 930 19th Street North
- Silver: 1080 22nd Street North
- Blue: 200 11th Avenue N
- Yellow: 801 19th Street N
BJCC campus parking lots cost $20 per space (with the exception of the pink lot which is $50 per space) + is available on-site via lot attendants using ZipPark technology. This is a mobile terminal that accepts credit cards.
*ADA Accessible parking is available in the RED, ORANGE and PURPLE lots.
Make game-day easier—purchase your parking space in advance to BJCC lots and the Boutwell Garage (Yellow).
Shake your pom poms if you’re ready for the 15th TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl! For more info on the game, visit the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter.
Note from the BJCC: The health and safety of BJCC clients, guests, visitors, and employees continues to be our top priority. Our Covid-19 safety polices in place include mask requirements and social distancing protocols. For this event, masks are recommended for attendees. For more details on the BJCC’s Health & Safety Guidelines, click here.
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