Birmingham Bowl to be played after Christmas this year

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Birmingham Bowl 2023 champs Duke Blue Devils (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Are you planning a staycation in The Magic City after Christmas this year? Make arrangements to watch the 18th edition of the Birmingham Bowl on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Protective Stadium.

This year’s teams will come from either the  Southeastern Conference, the American Athletic Conference or the Atlantic Coast Conference. ESPN will broadcast the game.

Birmingham Bowl’s 18th edition

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Birmingham Bowl 2021 at Protective Stadium. (Miranda Shaffer / Bham Now)

“As we prepare for the 18th Birmingham Bowl, and our 4th game at Protective Stadium, we look forward to hosting the participating teams, marching bands and fans in town for the holidays and to experience the unique southern hospitality that only Birmingham can offer. I am also excited about showcasing our community to a national television audience on ESPN.”

Mark Meadows, Executive Director,  Birmingham Bowl 

According to figures provided by the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Birmingham Bowl has generated over $181 million in economic impact for the Birmingham community since the game’s inception in 2006. 

The annual bowl game has also donated over $460,000 to the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in support of its charitable arm, Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation. 

Ticket Details

Tickets will go on sale to the public on December 8th at www.birminghambowl.com.

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Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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