2024-25 ReliaQuest Bowl Schedule of Events

A special weekend for Bowl sponsors and VIP Club Members at Saddlebrook Resort May 31-June 2, 2024. The outing included a tennis tournament, golf tournament, pickleball tourney, hospitality room, banquet and plenty of time by the pool. To find out how you can qualify for an invitation to next year's event, contact the bowl at (813) 874-2695 or by email at [email protected].

DATE CHANGE: The ReliaQuest Bowl kicks off its fall event calendar with a festive evening for more than 400 supporters at Splitsville located at the Sparkman Wharf complex. This event presented by Johnson Pope is for VIP Club Members and Sponsors by invitation only.

More than 600 Bowl supporters welcome the Head Coaches to the Tampa Bay area a few days after the team announcement. The party is sponsored by LMCU and held in the West Club Lounge of Raymond James Stadium.

Bowl staff, city officials, and media greet the participating teams as they arrive at their team hotels.

Spouses from both team coaching staffs and school administrators enjoy a special welcome event at the Casa Cami Restaurantl.

Players from both teams bring some cheer to children at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa. (No Fans Please)

Both teams and their fans enjoy the attractions and festivities at the world-famous Busch Gardens theme park during bowl week. Admission tickets for the general public are available at the gate or online at https://buschgardens.com/tampa/ .

Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach next to Pier 60. This fun day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Visit St Pete - Clearwater, the Hilton Clearwater Beach, Amplify Clearwater, City of Clearwater, Allegiant, St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, 93.3FLZ, 970WFLA and 620WDAE Radio.

After Beach Day stick around for Sunsets at Pier 60 featuring artisans, music and more while you watch the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico.

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This prestigious evening is the holiday event of the year for bowl and school VIPs at the Marriott Water Street Hotel in downtown Tampa. The event is sponsored by TAMPALAW and features food stations, dessert room and even a cigar bar. See our gallery for photos from most recent year. (invitation only)

Join the college marching bands at Busch Gardens as they square-off for a special "Battle of the Bands" performance. Admission to park required. Performance at Gwazi Park. Date is Tentative. Time TBD.

Tampa's historic Ybor City Latin District is host of the popular ReliaQuest Bowl Parade. Fans will enjoy High School Marching Bands from across the country along with floats and the participating college bands and cheerleaders as they march down 7th avenue. Stay for the Pep Rally at the end of the parade route then stop by the many restaurants and night spots throughout Ybor and Downtown Tampa. The Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m.

Bowl fans can warm-up for the big game outside the stadium starting at 9:00 AM with live music on stage, entertainers, interactive games and appearances by the college bands & cheerleaders. Features various displays from ReliaQuest, the U.S. Air Force , Busch Gardens and more. Food & refreshments will be available for purchase. On the south plaza between gates C & D and on Tampa Bay Blvd..

Enjoy a colorful pregame show presented by Tampa General Hospital featuring the pageantry of high school and college bands along with numerous special activities including a flyover and coin toss by a special guest celebrity. A popular ReliaQuest Bowl tradition you won't want to miss. The show begins 40 minutes prior to kickoff.

The ReliaQuest Bowl will match teams from the SEC and Big Ten. Kickoff time 12:03 PM ET.

Wait until you see this colorful halftime show featuring more than 2,000 performers! The two college bands will perform followed by a massed band performance by high school bands from around the country along with an all-star dance group.

Bowl partners will gather for a festive celebration and recap of this year's game as officials thank its many sponsors, members and committee supporters. The reception is sponsored by Home safety solutions. (Date & venue TBD)