This is part two of our four-part Collge Bowl Travel Guide series. Check out the previous posts:
We're all itching to travel to follow our favorite school to their bowl game since the 2020 bowl season was largely scaled back or canceled altogether. To help prepare you for traveling and some of the new rules you may run into, we have provided some general bowl game information to answer common questions before the bowl games. We first checked the specific bowl websites for bag policy information and then if nothing was found or it appeared to be outdated, then we would check on the venue’s website. We provided the links we used to find the information and additional information can be found using these links including bag policies for medical supplies/diaper bags, etc. This week's post covers the first ten scheduled bowl games and we will be releasing the information for the remaining games including the playoff games in the next few weeks.
Be sure to check back regularly as information may change before the game!
Note: Some bowl websites have not yet updated their information for their 2021 or 2022 bowls, so we provided what appears to be the most up-to-date information. Generally, most venues discourage bringing bags, but if you do need to bring some belongings, this will help guide you.
Don't forget to buy your merchandise from Fanatics so you look like a true fan before you head out to the game! Be sure to click on your favorite school's link to go directly to their Fanatics page to purchase merchandise!
Featured bowl games in this post include:
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl
- Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
- Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
- Easy Post Hawaii Bowl
- Camellia Bowl
- Quick Lane Bowl
- Military Bowl
- TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl
- First Responder Bowl
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Wyoming vs. Kent State
Date: 12/21/2021, 3:30 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is played at Albertsons Stadium at Boise State University. The Boise Airport is about 4 miles from the stadium.
Bag Policy
Albertsons Stadium does not appear to have a specific bag policy, but their website does indicate it’s best to leave large bags at home and to bring items in a clear plastic bag. Part of the screening process will include metal detectors at each public entry. Please see the stadium website for more information.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl
SDSU vs UTSA
Date: 12/21/2021, 7:30 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl is played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. The stadium is 26 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Bag Policy
Their bag policy allows for clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that is no larger than 14” x 6” x 14” or a clear one-gallon Ziploc style bag and a small clutch bag no larger than 5.5” x 8.5”. Please see this the bowl website for more information.
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
Missouri vs. Army
Date: 12/22/2021, 8:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl will be played at the Amon G. Carter Stadium at the Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. The stadium is 32 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Bag Policy
Their bag policy allows for a clear plastic, PVC, or vinyl bag not exceeding 14” x 14” or a small clutch bag with no dimensions specified. For more information, please visit the bowl website.
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
UCF vs Florida
Date: 12/23/2021, 7:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl will be held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The stadium is just 4 miles from the Tampa International Airport.
Bag Policy
Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy for all events at the stadium, but fans may bring in one small clutch purse no bigger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Please visit the stadium website for more information.
Easy Post Hawaii Bowl - CANCELLED
Hawaii vs. Memphis
Date: 12/24/2021, 8:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Game Information
Note - The game has been canceled due to COVID issues.
The Easy Post Hawai’i Bowl will be held at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The Athletics Complex is 8.4 miles from the Honolulu Airport. Anyone entering the athletic complex must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination. The website indicates children under 12 who are not vaccinated will not be allowed to attend the game. A mask must be worn at all times except when drinking water.
Bag Policy
Their bag policy allows each person to bring in one clear plastic bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a one-gallon size Ziploc style bag. For more information, please visit the bowl website.
Camellia Bowl
Ball State vs. Georgia State
Date: 12/25/2021, 2:30 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Camellia Bowl will be held at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. The stadium is 96 miles from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Bag Policy
One clear bag no bigger than 12” x 12” is allowed for each fan. For more information, please visit the bowl website.
Quick Lane Bowl
Nevada vs. Western Michigan
Date: 12/27/2021, 11:00 AM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Quick Lane Bowl will be held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Ford Field is 21 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Ford Field requires face masks.
Bag Policy
Bags are generally discouraged, but some bags may be permitted and the website lists some items that they “may” allow to enter the stadium upon searching. It says small bags, purses, and fanny packs may be allowed if no bigger than 8.5” x 14” x 10”. For more information, please visit the stadium website.
Military Bowl - CANCELLED
Boston College vs. ECU
Date: 12/27/2021, 2:30 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The Military Bowl presented by Peraton will be held at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The stadium is two miles from the Annapolis Airport.
Bag Policy
The stadium generally discourages bringing bags into the stadium, but they have a clear bag policy. Each person can bring in one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag not exceeding 12” x 6” x 12” or one clear gallon Ziploc style bag and a small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. For more information, please visit the bowl website.
TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl
Houston vs. Auburn
Date: 12/28/2021, 12:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl will be held at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Protective Stadium is 5.8 miles from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport.
Bag Policy
Protective Stadium’s bag policy online indicates the following items are allowed, but the website does not indicate how many items each fan can bring in: clear bags that are plastic, vinyl, or PVC not exceeding 12” x 6” x 12”, one-gallon size Ziploc style bag, small clutch bags, wallets, or purses that do not exceed 5” x 7”. For more information, please visit the stadium website.
First Responder Bowl
Air Force vs. Louisville
Date: 12/28/2021, 3:15 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Tickets: Available via StubHub
Parking: Available via StubHub
Game Information
The First Responder Bowl will be held at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas. The stadium is 21 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Bag Policy
Their bag policy on their website does not say how many bags can be brought in, but it does say it requires all bags to be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. Small clutch bags are allowed, but not bigger than the approximate size of a hand. For more information, please visit the bowl website.
Conclusion
That's all for this post. Be sure to check back regularly as dates or other information may change as a result of current conditions with COVID, TV, or other information. We'll see you again later this week for part three of this post!
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