Orange Bowl and Boca Raton Bowl 2026: Dates, Times, TV Details
South Florida’s about to buzz with college football energy again. Two big bowl games are coming: the Orange Bowl and the Boca Raton Bowl. Both promise drama, upsets, and maybe a few surprises. Fans are already circling dates on their calendars, waiting for kickoff.
The Orange Bowl has been a Miami staple since 1935. This year, it’s back at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on January 14, 2027. Kickoff’s at 7:30 p.m., and you can catch it on TNT, truTV, or HBO Max.
It’s not just any game this time—it’s a College Football Playoff semifinal. That’s a whole new level of pressure for everyone involved.
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Last Year’s Orange Bowl Recap
Last season, the Orange Bowl gave us a wild one: No. 5 Oregon Ducks versus No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders. More than 65,000 fans packed the stands to watch Oregon pitch a 23-0 shutout—the first in this bowl since 1992. That win punched Oregon’s ticket to the Peach Bowl, where they ran into eventual champs Indiana.
But the Orange Bowl wasn’t the only big show at Hard Rock. The Miami Hurricanes, riding high as the No. 10 seed, took on Indiana for the national title. Miami fought hard but came up short, losing 27-21. Still, what a season for the ‘Canes.
Boca Raton Bowl: A Rising Star
Meanwhile, the Boca Raton Bowl is back for its 13th year. Mark your calendar for December 18 at 11 a.m. The game’s at Florida Atlantic University’s Flagler Credit Union Stadium and airs on ESPN.
This bowl’s reputation keeps growing—fans love the unpredictable matchups and those last-minute heroics.
Recap of Last Year’s Boca Raton Bowl
Last year, Louisville edged out Toledo in a 27-22 thriller. Toledo clawed back from a 14-3 hole, dropping 19 points in the fourth quarter to make things interesting. But Louisville’s QB Miller Moss kept his cool, tossing two touchdowns and 153 yards to seal the win.
This season’s matchup? We’ll find out on December 6, after the conference championships wrap up. Usually, the Boca Raton Bowl pulls from Conference USA, the American Athletic Conference, the Mid-American Conference, Mountain West, and Sun Belt. It’s a grab bag, honestly, but that’s half the fun.
- Orange Bowl: January 14, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. Broadcast on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
- Boca Raton Bowl: December 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Florida Atlantic University’s Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Broadcast on ESPN.
- Team Announcements: Boca Raton Bowl matchups drop December 6, 2026, after conference championship weekend.
Conclusion
South Florida’s gearing up for another college football season, and you can feel the buzz. The Orange Bowl is set to be a CFP semifinal, which is huge.
Meanwhile, the Boca Raton Bowl’s shaping up to be another wild matchup. If you’re a fan, it’s probably a good idea to mark your calendar.
Want more details? Check out the Orlando Sentinel for the latest info.
