Capital One Orange Bowl Football Game
The date for this annual event has passed. A new date will be provided when available.
The Capital One Orange Bowl returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on New Year’s Eve as the Georgia Bulldogs face off against the Michigan Wolverines in the college football playoff semifinals. A Miami tradition since 1935, the Orange Bowl always adds an extra layer of fun to this celebratory time of year as fans and athletes descend on this subtropical paradise.
Tickets & Game Day Info
With kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium, the Orange Bowl is the ultimate way for college football fans to ring in the New Year. While tickets are sold out, Ticketmaster’s verified resale marketplace and other fan-to-fan ticket exchanges are active.
During the day, ticketholders are invited to the Fan Fest at the stadium with live musical performances, food and beverage vendors, face painters, interactive games and more. The family-friendly fest also boasts a zip line, free fall, bungee trampoline and rock-climbing wall.
Orange Bowl Legacy
Every year, the Orange Bowl inducts some of the great players and coaches of Orange Bowl history into its Hall of Fame. In 2019, that list included 2004 Miami offensive lineman Vernon Carey, 1999 Florida wide receiver Travis Taylor and 1996 Notre Dame wide receiver Derrick Mayes. The Lou Groza Award for place-kickers and Courage Awards are also handed out each year.
Where to Watch the Orange Bowl
If you don’t have tickets to the Orange Bowl but still want to see the action, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN. And if you’re in Greater Miami & Miami Beach during the New Year’s Eve holiday, belly up to one of our favorite local sports bars to cheer on your team.
The Clevelander on Ocean Drive in South Beach is a one-of-a-kind spot to take in a game. With a sprawling outdoor patio complete with a 20-foot LED screen, 40 flat screen TVs, multiple bars and a swimming pool, this Art Deco gem overlooking the ocean is classic South Beach.
Batch Gastropub in Brickell is a lively sports bar with tantalizing pub grub ranging from Buffalo chicken nachos to truffle fries and their signature “mac attack,” made with gnocchi, gruyere and spicy Dorito dust – not to mention a craft cocktail menu to rival the craft beers on tap.
With locations in South Beach and Coral Gables, Yard House is always a solid game day choice. Lined with flat screen TVs and with more than 100 beers on tap, you’ll also find plenty of tasty bites on the menu, from firecracker shrimp to Wisconsin cheese curds and Baja fish tacos.
Whether you’re rooting for the Bulldogs or the Wolverines, experiencing the Orange Bowl in Greater Miami & Miami Beach on New Year’s Eve is a winning game plan.
By: Shane Benowitz | December 16, 2021