One day before kickoff, both teams will come together for a pregame luncheon featuring members of the ESPN announce crew. Both head coaches will be interviewed as part of the program.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $55; a table of eight (+ two players) is $550.

Catch a live performance from the Band of the Fighting Irish in Universal Studios. The band will perform at the Music Plaza Stage in front of the Hollywood rip Ride Rockit® roller coaster. Afterward, celebrate the holidays on your favorite rides and attractions. Discounted Universal Studios tickets are available to bowl fans through Florida Citrus Sports.

4:00 p.m. (Florida State)
4:45 p.m. (Notre Dame)

Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters at Pointe Orlando on International Drive hosts the official pep rally before the Champs Sports Bowl, featuring the bands, cheerleaders and head coaches from each team!

Just hours before the game kicks off, the marching bands from both schools will parade down Park Avenue and end with a short “head-to-head” performance in Downtown Winter Park.

Tailgate Terrace is the ultimate pre-game destination for the Champs Sports Bowl and Capital One Bowl. This climate controlled structure adjacent to the Florida Citrus Bowl offers high-end food and entertainment to individuals and groups alike for three hours prior to kickoff.

This year will mark the Champs Sports Bowl’s second year of pairing the second post-BCS selection from the ACC and the first post-BCS pick in the Big East, as well as the opportunity to select Notre Dame.

The Fresh From Florida Parade, an annual tradition that occurs each year between the Champs Sports Bowl and Capital One Bowl games, has grown to become one of the largest sports affiliated parades in the nation. In addition to its signature floats made of citrus fruit, the parade features spirited high school marching bands from throughout the nation, participating bowl game college marching bands, specialty units and other exciting performances. Upwards of 3,000 participants take part in t...