When should I book my bowl week hotel?

Secure rooms 3–6 months ahead for flagship bowls (Rose, Sugar, Orange, Fiesta, Peach, Cotton). Start with flexible rates if your team’s destination isn’t locked; pivot once selections are announced.

What’s the best way to get to the stadium on game day?

Use rail where available (Atlanta, Miami), Pasadena’s park-and-ride shuttles, or pre-purchased parking windows (Glendale, Arlington). Expect geofenced rideshare lots; allow 30–45 minutes for screening and egress.

Can you arrange hospitality, suites, and alumni group logistics?

Yes. We manage club access and suites, alumni breakfasts, tailgates, private SUVs/sprinters with timed pick-ups, and dinner holds aligned to pep rallies, parades, and kickoff.

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Q: What should I wear for bowl season?

Layer up: school-color base layers, a mid-weight layer, and a packable shell. Comfortable shoes for parades and long concourses. Sunscreen for daytime bowls; rain gear for Gulf/Southeast sites. Clear-bag rules are common.

Your concierge guide to bowl season: where to stay near each stadium, how to reach the venue, what to wear for winter swings, and how to pace parades, pep rallies, fan fests, and kickoff.

Bowl season is a coast-to-coast festival of alumni events, team walkthroughs, marching bands, and game day traditions. Expect city-specific transport plans (rail, shuttles, park-and-ride), geofenced rideshare zones, and security perimeters that expand on parade mornings. Our playbook: base you in walkable districts or by reliable transit hubs and set timed transfers so bowl week feels effortless.

We place guests in 4–5★ hotels aligned to each host: Old Pasadena & Metro A-Line for the Rose Bowl; French Quarter/CBD for the Sugar Bowl; Brickell/Downtown (Metrorail/Brightline) for the Orange Bowl; Westgate/Glendale for the Fiesta Bowl; Downtown/Midtown along MARTA for the Peach Bowl; and Arlington Entertainment District for the Cotton Bowl. Many travelers split the stay: parade-side nights first, then move stadium-side for game day.

Getting around: use Pasadena’s park-and-ride shuttles, MARTA (Atlanta) and Metrorail/Brightline (Miami), or pre-purchased parking windows in Glendale and Arlington. Rideshare pick-ups happen in designated geofences—a 10–15 minute walk to an outer street after the final whistle often beats the main corral. Private SUVs/sprinters with set meet points remain the smoothest door-to-door option.

Areas to know: Old Pasadena for parade morning energy, French Quarter/CBD for walkable Superdome access, Brickell/Downtown for rail to Hard Rock Stadium hubs, Westgate for Glendale pregame, Downtown/Midtown for MARTA to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Arlington Entertainment District for AT&T Stadium. Our College Bowls Hotels page maps options to rail stops, shuttle lots, and walking times.

What to wear: Winter bowls can swing from crisp mornings to mild afternoons. Think breathable base layers, a warm mid-layer, and a packable shell. Add school colors, comfortable shoes for parades and long concourses, sunscreen for daytime bowls, and ear protection near bands. Most venues enforce clear-bag policies; pack accordingly.

Tickets & viewing: lower sidelines amplify band-and-bench energy; corner and upper levels frame formations and halftime shows. Club/hospitality adds lounge access and shorter lines—ideal for families and alumni groups. We’ll sanity-check your section, row, gates, and fastest exit based on your tickets.

Sample bowl-week flow: Day-1 arrival + alumni mixer; Day-2 parade/pep rally + fan fest; Day-3 game day with timed arrival and clear egress plan; Day-4 fly out after brunch. Parade cities (Pasadena, New Orleans) reward adding a night.

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College Bowls — FAQ

Reserve 3–6 months ahead for flagship bowls (Rose, Sugar, Orange, Fiesta, Peach, Cotton). If your team’s destination isn’t locked, start with a flexible rate and pivot once selections are announced.

Use rail where available (Atlanta’s MARTA, Miami’s Metrorail/Brightline), Pasadena park-and-ride shuttles, or pre-purchased parking in Glendale/Arlington. For rideshare, expect geofenced zones; a short walk to an outer street often shortens the wait.

Rose (Pasadena): Old Pasadena or near Metro A-Line for shuttles.
Sugar (New Orleans): French Quarter/CBD for Superdome walkability.
Orange (Miami): Brickell/Downtown with rail to shuttle hubs.
Fiesta (Glendale): Westgate or Phoenix with park-and-ride.
Peach (Atlanta): Downtown/Midtown along MARTA.
Cotton (Arlington): Entertainment District; plan rideshare or prebooked parking.

Layered smart-casual: school-color base layers, mid-weight sweater/hoodie, and a packable shell. Comfortable shoes for parades and long concourses. Sunscreen for daytime bowls; rain gear for Gulf/Southeast sites. Check the venue’s clear-bag rules.

Lower sidelines amplify band-and-bench energy; corners/uppers frame formations and halftime. Club/hospitality adds lounge access and shorter lines—great for families and alumni groups.

Yes. Most stadiums enforce NFL-style clear-bag rules and cashless concessions. Bring a transparent bag (league-approved size), one small clutch, and a digital wallet set up in advance.

For destination bowls, 3 nights is ideal: arrive Day-1, fan events Day-2, game Day-3, depart next morning. Parade hosts (Pasadena, New Orleans) reward 4 nights to catch both parade and alumni programming.

Yes—premium hospitality, curated room blocks, and sprinters/SUVs with staged pick-ups aligned to parades, pep rallies, and kickoff.

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