The Military Bowl Foundation announced that Freedom Mortgage, one of the nation’s largest originators and servicers of residential mortgage loans, will be the title sponsor of the Military Bowl postseason college football bowl game for the next three years. The game will be known as the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl.
Additionally, the bowl’s new logo was unveiled today and is available for download.
“We are thrilled to partner with Freedom Mortgage, a company that shares the Military Bowl’s commitment to honoring and supporting our nation’s service members,” Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. “Freedom Mortgage does so much to support service members, from providing VA loans that make homeownership more affordable to demonstrating its dedication to military communities through charitable giving and volunteerism via its philanthropic arm, Freedom Cares. We look forward to collaborating with Freedom Mortgage to advance our shared commitment to our nation’s service members and their families.”
The 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl will take place in December at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The game once again will match representatives from the ACC and the American Conference and will be televised on ESPN.
“The Military Bowl pays tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women who serve our country, and Freedom Mortgage is honored to be part of this tradition,” Freedom Mortgage CEO Stanley C. Middleman said. “As one of the nation’s leading VA lenders, supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through sustainable homeownership is central to what we do. Freedom Mortgage is proud to partner with an event that brings together military communities, fans, and families while giving back to the people we serve.”
Excel Sports Management’s Properties Division helped facilitate the partnership between the Military Bowl Foundation and Freedom Mortgage.
The Bowl benefits Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 294-acre retreat for wounded, ill, and injured service members, their families and guests.
The Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl is the culmination of Bowl Week, with the teams staying in Washington, D.C., and taking in the sights of the nation’s capital, while fans enjoy Military Bowl Eve and gameday in historic Annapolis.
East Carolina defeated Pitt, 23-17, in the 2025 Military Bowl.
For the latest updates, including information when tickets for the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl go on sale, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram or like the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl on Facebook. For sponsorship information, please contact Military Bowl Foundation Senior Director of Partnerships Marc Goldman at mgoldman@militarybowl.org.