the 46th annual Holiday Bowl will be played Friday, January 2, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium. The game will match top teams from the ACC against current or former teams from the Pac-12. Kickoff is at 5:00 PM PT and will air on FOX.
This year’s game marks the first time ever that the Holiday Bowl will be played in January.
The Holiday Bowl has been held in San Diego since 1978, and will feature a variety of other events taking place throughout San Diego during Holiday Bowl week!