The Pop-Tarts Bowl kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Camping World Stadium on ESPN, ACC vs. Big 12. Teams named Dec. 6. Tickets, FanFest, closures.

Last checked Oct. 27, 2026. Game details come from Florida Citrus Sports’ June 3 announcement and the Pop-Tarts Bowl site; FanFest from the bowl’s event page; past results from its game results page; street closures from the City of Orlando. This page is updated for each year’s game at the same address.

The 2026 Pop-Tarts Bowl is Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium, on ESPN. It matches teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big 12, Florida Citrus Sports says. The teams are chosen Sunday, Dec. 6, and public ticket sales open after that.

Know before you go

  • Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
  • Where: Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place
  • TV: ESPN
  • Matchup: ACC vs. Big 12; teams named Dec. 6
  • Tickets: Stadium Pass packages now; public sale after Dec. 6
  • FanFest: free, 1:30 p.m. at Tinker Field
  • Still to come: the teams, ticket prices, 2026 parking and shuttle details

Is it on this year?

Yes. Florida Citrus Sports set the date, time and network on June 3, when it announced the 2026-27 bowl schedule.

Camping World Stadium is in the middle of a $400 million renovation set for completion in 2027. Florida Citrus Sports says the Citrus Bowl and the Florida Classic this season are played at reduced capacity while the work goes on; its Pop-Tarts Bowl announcement did not give a capacity.

Tickets

Tickets are available now only through Florida Citrus Sports’ Stadium Pass packages, which give holders early access before the general public. Public sales open after the teams are picked on Dec. 6. Premium seating and group packages are on the Pop-Tarts Bowl tickets page. The organizers have not published ticket prices.

FanFest

Pop-Tarts Bowl FanFest opens at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Tinker Field, with free admission, the bowl’s event page says.

Parking, shuttle and road closures

The organizers’ game day page still showed the 2025 game’s details when we checked, so lot opening times, shuttle stops and rideshare zones for 2026 are not confirmed yet. We will add them here when they are posted.

Three streets beside the stadium stay closed to traffic until August 2027 for the renovation, the City of Orlando says:

  • Church Street from Tampa Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue, with the sidewalks on both sides (city notice)
  • Rio Grande Avenue from Church Street to Anderson Street (city notice)
  • South Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Norton Avenue

Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. on a weekday during the holiday week. Downtown garages and lots are on our getting around guide, and other road work on our road construction and closures page. The stadium sits in the Parramore area west of downtown.

Recent games

  • Dec. 27, 2025: BYU beat Georgia Tech 25-21.
  • Dec. 28, 2024: Iowa State beat Miami 42-41.

Those results come from the bowl’s game results page.

What this means for you

  • Mark Sunday, Dec. 6 for the matchup and the start of public ticket sales.
  • FanFest is free and opens four hours before kickoff.
  • The Citrus Bowl plays at the same stadium four days later, at noon Saturday, Jan. 2; see our Citrus Bowl page. Holiday events around town are on our holiday lights page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 Pop-Tarts Bowl?

Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, with the game on ESPN, Florida Citrus Sports says.

Who is playing in the Pop-Tarts Bowl?

Not yet known. The Pop-Tarts Bowl matches teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big 12, and the teams are chosen Sunday, Dec. 6.

How do I get Pop-Tarts Bowl tickets?

Tickets are sold now only through Florida Citrus Sports’ Stadium Pass packages. Public sales open after the teams are selected on Dec. 6, the organizers say. Ticket prices are not published.

Is there a Pop-Tarts Bowl fan fest?

Yes. Pop-Tarts Bowl FanFest is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Tinker Field, and admission is free, the bowl’s event page says.

What roads are closed near Camping World Stadium?

For the stadium renovation, Church Street from Tampa Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue, Rio Grande Avenue from Church Street to Anderson Street and South Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Norton Avenue are closed to traffic until August 2027, the City of Orlando says.