The Cats are Going Bowling!
Holiday Bowl 2026
Join Alumni and Wildcat fans to cheer on Arizona football in the 46th Annual Holiday Bowl in San Diego, CA on January 2, 2026. The Cats will be taking on the Mustangs from SMU. Kickoff is at 5:00pm PT. Will you join us?
Featured Event
Holiday Bowl Pregame Tailgate | Friday, January 2, 2-4 PM PST
Join fellow University of Arizona Alumni and Wildcat Fans at the Official Bear Down Tailgate before the Holiday Bowl in San Diego! We’ll be next to Snapdragon Stadium, so you’ll have a quick walk to the game. Kickoff is at 5:00 PM PT against the SMU Mustangs. You must register in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Arizona Athletics Holiday Bowl Central
For all Holiday Bowl updates, ticket information, official travel packages, event information and more, visit the Wildcats Holiday Bowl Central page.
Schedule of Events
There's a ton of fun to be had in San Diego, including an exclusive pregame tailgate and game day traditions like the Holiday Bowl Parade. Build your perfect Wildcat fan plan.
Pacific Beach Boardwalk is 3 and 1/2 miles along the coast where you can rent a bike, walk or jog along the pacific ocean. There are restaurants, coffee shops, bars, gift shops and Bellmont Park along with a huge Pier with public access.
La Jolla Cove has numerous restaurants, shops, famous sea lions and a park area.
Prince Street Pizza with alumni owned locations in Gaslamp and Pacific Beach
Learn more about the Holiday Bowl events and activities at: holidaybowl.com
First 10,000 Fans through the Gates at the game get a FREE ticket to Sea World.
Under Construction
Game Watch Parties
Fans will be gathering all over the country to watch the game in the company of their fellow Wildcats. Party locations will be updated as they are confirmed. Stay tuned!
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