Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl, which will be played on Monday, Dec. 28, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Starting at $50, tickets can be purchased online at militarybowl.org.
The 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl once again matches teams from the ACC and the American Conference. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN.
Proceeds from the Bowl support Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 294-acre retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers.
“We are so excited to continuing the Military Bowl tradition,” Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. “It is always so exciting to welcome the teams to the nation’s capital for Bowl Week and then bring the party to Annapolis for gameday. Attending the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl is a great opportunity to enjoy the
pageantry of college football while supporting the men and women who defend our
freedom at home and abroad.”
Gameday kicks off at 10 a.m. ET with the Military Bowl Tailgate Festival in the stadium parking lot showcasing military displays, games and music, with food and beverage available for purchase.
East Carolina defeated Pitt, 23-17, in the 2025 Military Bowl.
For the latest updates on the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! To plan your trip to Annapolis, go to Visit Annapolis.