19th Birmingham Bowl Set for Monday, December 29 at Protective Stadium

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 19th Birmingham Bowl is set for Monday, December 29, 2025. The game will be played at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., and will feature teams from the Southeastern Conference, the American Athletic Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference. Kickoff is set for at 1 PM CST and will air on ESPN. Participating teams will be announced on Sunday, December 7.

“As we prepare for the 19th Birmingham Bowl, and our 5th game at Protective Stadium, we look forward to hosting the participating teams, marching bands and fans to experience the unique southern hospitality that only Birmingham can offer,” said Mark Meadows, Birmingham Bowl Executive Director. “I am also excited about showcasing our community to a national television audience on ESPN.”

Tickets will go on sale to the public December 7th at www.birminghambowl.com. Premium seating, hospitality and branding opportunities are currently available through the Birmingham Bowl office. Please contact Mark Meadows at mark.r.meadows@espn.com for more information.

Since the game’s inception in 2006, the Birmingham Bowl has generated over $190 million in economic impact for the Birmingham community according to figures provided by the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau. In addition, the Birmingham Bowl has donated over $490,000 to the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in support of its charitable arm, Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation.

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About BJCC
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is Alabama’s premier sports, convention and entertainment center. It is home to three exhibition halls offering 220,000 square feet for trade shows and exhibitions, as well as sports and entertainment venues, including a concert hall, stadium, and the state’s largest arena. The BJCC campus also includes the Uptown Entertainment District, The Westin Birmingham Hotel and Alabama’s largest hotel, the 757-room Sheraton Birmingham. The BJCC will soon welcome a new 9,380-seat Coca-Cola Amphitheater, set to open in summer of 2025.