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Holiday Bowl

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2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

The 44th annual DIRECTV Holiday Bowl kicks off at 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday, December 27 at Petco Park in downtown San Diego. The game matches top teams from the Pac-12 and ACC.

This year, Louisville (10-3) from the ACC will face the University of Southern California (7-5), an 11-time National Champion from the Pac-12. This marks Louisville’s first appearance in the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, while USC returns for the fourth time. This will be their first-time meeting. The bowl game, which first kicked off in 1978, is widely known for its high-scoring contests, down-to-the-wire finishes and huge crowds! Tickets are on sale now at HolidayBowl.com.

Take COASTER and start the festivities early while avoiding the expense of parking and the hassles of traffic congestion. Celebrate San Diego’s Biggest Party at one of the fun-filled events below or arrive just before the 5 p.m. kick-off.

Event Details

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Snapdragon Bowl Bash 

Date: December 26, 2023

Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

3rd Annual Bowl Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Fans and locals gather for family fun, food, music and giveaways.

Two university bands battle in the streets.

Event is free to the public.

Take COASTER 636 departing Oceanside at 2:36 p.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 3:37 p.m.


Wednesday, December 27, 2023

DIRECTV Holiday Bowl 5k Run/Walk

Date: December 27, 2023

Time: 9:45 a.m.

Location: Along San Diego’s harbor front starting on the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street.

Athletes run past 10,000 cheering spectators.

Take COASTER 628 departing Oceanside at 7:36 a.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 8:37 a.m

 

Holiday Bowl Parade 

Date: December 27, 2023

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: along the harbor front.

Downtown San Diego comes alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente. Over 100,000 street-side spectators will enjoy the parade along with a national television audience.

Take COASTER 628 departing Oceanside at 7:36 a.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 8:37 a.m

The Official Tailgate of the 2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl

Date: December 27, 2023

Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Venue 808 next to Petco Park.

Guests enjoy food and beverages. All ages welcome, limited number of tickets sold.

Take COASTER 632 departing Oceanside at 11:36 a.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 12:37 p.m

DIRECTV Holiday Bowl

Date: December 27, 2023

Time: 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Addition of bleachers in right field and standing room areas will increase capacity in Petco Park to nearly 50,000 people.

Take COASTER 634 departing Oceanside at 1:36 p.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 2:37 p.m

Take COASTER 636 departing Oceanside at 2:36 p.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 3:37 p.m

KGB Sky Show (approximately 8:50 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.)

Date: December 27, 2023

Time: Approximately 8:50 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.

Firework show following game conclusion

Take COASTER 646 departing Oceanside at 6:16 p.m. | Arrive at Santa Fe Depot 7:17 p.m


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For ease of riding, purchase your COASTER tickets while at home with the PRONTO app. Simply download the app and load money to your PRONTO account, then scan on the train platform validator every time you ride! Visit GoNCTD.com/PRONTO to download the PRONTO mobile app and register your account before the game and skip ticket lines on the platform.