Step into one of college football’s signature postseason showcases, where the Citrus Bowl turns Orlando’s skyline and palm-lined streets into a neutral-site battleground for Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference powers. Dating back to its Tangerine Bowl roots in 1947, this long-running matchup is built on decades of marching bands, alumni reunions, and holiday-week traditions. Lock in your Citrus Bowl tickets at Event Tickets Center and get ready for a Sunshine State showdown.
Citrus Bowl 2025 brings a true blue-blood clash, as the Michigan Wolverines meet the Texas Longhorns in Orlando in a Citrus Bowl game loaded with storylines. Both programs enter at 9-3 after grinding through Big Ten and SEC schedules, and Texas holds a 2-0 edge in the all-time series heading into this third meeting. Michigan Wolverines fans are familiar with this bowl, thanks to multiple past appearances, while Texas arrives for its first trip to this game with another 10-win year within reach for a fan base eager to see the team finish on a high note.
Wondering when is the Citrus Bowl this season? The 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off at 3 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Fans can turn it into a full New Year’s Eve experience, with tailgates in the surrounding lots, fan zones and pep rallies near the stadium, and a festive downtown just a short drive away once the final whistle sounds.
Camping World Stadium has served as the longtime stage for Citrus Bowl drama, giving fans in Orlando a clear view of college football’s biggest postseason moments. The open-bowl design, modern videoboards, and upgraded concourses keep lines moving and sightlines clear from nearly every angle. Camping World Stadium events extend far beyond the Citrus Bowl, with the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the Cure Bowl, international soccer, and big-name concerts filling the calendar throughout the year.
Citrus Bowl tickets are your pass to one of college football’s most exciting New Year’s stages, where two elite programs collide under warm Florida skies. Join a crowd packed with marching bands, school colors, and fans chasing one last win before the offseason. Make your plans now and get your Citrus Bowl tickets today at Event Tickets Center.
