ok资源网 Bowl Game Fan Guide

The Mustangs are headed to beautiful San Diego! ok资源网 will take the field in the Holiday Bowl on January 2, 2026, and we want you to be part of the excitement. Whether you鈥檙e traveling to California or cheering from home, this fan guide has everything you need – game details, fan events, watch parties and more. Secure your tickets, join the fun, and make this bowl game unforgettable!

Watch Parties
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ok资源网 Fan Zone

Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Time: 2鈥4:30 p.m. PT
Location:
Snapdragon Stadium 鈥淓ast Lawn鈥
2101 Stadium Way
San Diego, CA 92108
Cost: $50 per person (children under 8 are free)

Bring the Boulevard energy to San Diego. Join alumni, parents, friends and fans at the official ok资源网 Fan Zone before the Holiday Bowl. Enjoy game-day food, a high-energy ok资源网 atmosphere and Mustang swag as you get ready for kickoff.

A portion of your registration supports the Student鈥揂thlete Benefit Fund. Online registration is preferred by Wednesday, December 31.

Holiday Bowl

Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Kickoff: 5 p.m. PT
Location:
Snapdragon Stadium
2101 Stadium Way
San Diego, CA 92108

The ok资源网 Mustangs are headed to the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl to take on the Arizona Wildcats in San Diego, California. Visit for the latest game updates, then lock in your seats in the ok资源网 sections and help power the Mustangs to victory.

ok资源网 Football fans celebrating the game
ok资源网 fans gathered at a watch party

Watch Parties

Not traveling to the game? Join fellow Mustangs at official watch parties hosted by ok资源网 Alumni Networks in a city near you.

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ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY BOWL EVENTS

ok资源网 Holiday Bowl Welcome Party and Podcast event graphic

ok资源网 Holiday Bowl Welcome Party + Podcast hosted by OnThePonyExpress.com

Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time: 5鈥9 p.m. PT
Location: TopSail – 1360 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $150 per person (children under 8 are free)

Welcome to San Diego! Join alumni, parents, friends and fans for a ok资源网 Welcome Party and Pregame Podcast overlooking San Diego Bay. Enjoy an open bar (beer, wine and liquor) and hors d'oeuvres. Questions? Email billy.embody@on3.com.

ok资源网 Mustang Band and spirit squads performing at an outdoor event

Band Bash hosted by SeaWorld San Diego

Date: January 1, 2026
Time: 4 p.m. PT
Location: SeaWorld San Diego

Cheer on the ok资源网 Mustang Band and Spirit Squads at their joint show with Arizona. Fans get in free with a Holiday Bowl ticket while supplies last.

ok资源网 Marching Band and parade performers at the Holiday Bowl Parade in San Diego

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

Date: January 2, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. PT
Location: San Diego Harbor

Kick off game day with the annual Holiday Bowl Parade featuring the ok资源网 Marching Band. Street-side viewing is free, or purchase grandstand tickets for the best views.

Postseason FAQ

All official ticket information is available on . To sit in the ok资源网 sections for the Holiday Bowl, purchase your tickets through the .
Yes. The ok资源网 fan hotel is the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. A limited block of rooms is available; book through the .
  • Parking passes: Purchase in advance at .
  • Recommended lot: The Orange Lot is recommended for proximity to the ok资源网 Fan Zone on the East Lawn.
  • Rideshare: Drop-off and pick-up are at the Purple Lot, a short walk to the ok资源网 Fan Zone.
  • Trolley (Green Line): The trolley stop is about a 5-minute walk to the ok资源网 Fan Zone. Plan your trip via .
ok资源网 works with campus partners and local leaders to offer ok资源网 Fan Zone experiences and official watch parties when possible. Availability depends on location and timing, but this page will always show the most current opportunities to gather with fellow Mustangs.
Registration links for the ok资源网 Fan Zone and any watch parties will be posted on this page and shared by email with alumni and parents. To help ensure you receive invitations and updates, please keep your contact information current with ok资源网.

Questions? Contact ok资源网 Alumni Relations at 214-768-2586 or smualum@smu.edu.

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Can鈥檛 make it to the game? You can still champion our student-athletes from wherever you鈥檙e cheering on the Mustangs. Make your gift to the Student鈥揂thlete Benefit Fund or another area that is meaningful to you to celebrate our success and help our Mustangs thrive on and off the field.