This Week Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans – Dec. 19 – 23, 2025!
Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE
OVERVIEW
The University of Louisville and the University of Toledo are set to meet in the 12th Annual Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans on Tuesday, December 23, kicking off at 2 p.m. ET at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the campus of Florida Atlantic University Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. The bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN Radio and locally on ESPN 106.3.
The game features University of Louisville of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), 8-4 overall and 4-4 in conference play, and University of Toledo of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), 6-2 overall and 8-4 in conference play. Toledo becomes the second team to appear in the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans three times and the Rockets won in both appearances. The University of Louisville Cardinals were nationally ranked throughout the 2025 season.
This will be the Cardinals first appearance in the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans. Learn more at https://bocaratonbowl.com/.
Tickets to the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.BocaRatonBowl.com
BOWL WEEK EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19:
- Team Arrivals at Palm Beach International Airport (1000 James L Turnage Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL). Arrival Times: 12:05 p.m. and 12:50 a.m. Arrive by 11:15 a.m.
- Head Coaches Press Conference at 1:30 p.m. (“TDC Building” or Tourist Development Council offices, 2195 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach).
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20:
- Bowl Teams Beach Parties at Benny’s on the Beach/Lake Worth Pier (10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth, Florida). Beach parties start at 12 p.m. for Louisville and 3 p.m. Toledo
- Bowl Teams Beach Parties at Benny’s on the Beach/Lake Worth Pier (10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth, Florida). Beach parties start at 12 p.m. for Louisville and 3 p.m. Toledo
- MONDAY, DECEMBER 22:
- Kickoff Luncheon (12 to 1:30 p.m., Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd.). Kickoff luncheon to take place followed by coach and player media availability.
- Joint School Teams Pep Rally (6 to 7:30 p.m., Mizner Park Amphitheater). Free and open to the public with 2025 Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans teams’ bands, dancers, and cheer squads.
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 — GAMEDAY!!
- Fan Fest and Family Midway: The Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans Fan Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the campus of FAU. Highlights include:
- Bush’s Best Activations to include a Bean Bowl photo opportunity where fans can get a video of them diving into a bowl of beans
- Air Force Performance Lab: The Air Force Performance Lab is an interactive experience full of challenges and self-discovery wrapped in innovative technology, including a real F-16 engine that comes to life using augmented reality; three touch-screen games that test focus and accuracy, comprehension and reasoning, and situational awareness; a Career Exploration Area that showcases a range of Air Force careers; Wingman Challenge: Quest 3 Flight Simulator VR Experience; and Pull-up Bar Challenge that pits the user against a virtual Airman.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus presented by the Boca Raton Fire Department and Boca Raton Firefighters and Paramedic Benevolent Fund (with a City of Boca Raton truck and photo booth)
- Pratt & Whitney returns with an iconic, powerful airplane engine.
- Live Music on the LVL UP Fitness Fan Fest Stage by local high energy, melodic rock band WOLFHAWK (featuring Jay Brandt, Anthony Altieri, Evan Crocker, Alex Keller and Kevin Ross).
- Free Girls NFL Flag Football skills camp and games presented by Boca Raton Girls on the Gridiron.
- Kickoff: The Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans begins at 2 p.m. ET and concludes by 6 p.m. at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton.
TICKETS
Tickets to the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.BocaRatonBowl.com
or by calling 561-362-3650 and asking for Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans tickets.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
In partnership with Spirit of Giving, the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans will again provide complimentary tickets for local nonprofits, schools, youth sports teams, first responders, veterans, and military. To request tickets, please visit: 2025 Boca Raton Bowl Complimentary Ticket Request Form. Tickets can be picked up on game day at the Spirit of Giving Hospitality Tent at Gate 3 at FAU’s Flagler Credit Union Stadium starting at 12 p.m.
SOCIAL & WEB
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About the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans
The 12th Annual Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans will light up Flagler Credit Union Stadium at Florida Atlantic University on December 23, 2025, with thrilling football action and fan fest fun. The Boca Raton Bowl postseason college football game will be televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN Radio and locally on ESPN 106.3. The Boca Raton Bowl is owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN. In 2024, the 34-event schedule included four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premier regular-season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events deliver more than 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting over 650,000 annual attendees. The Boca Raton Bowl has logged 10 successful years with cumulative viewership surpassing 30 million households and total sponsorship value over $250 million. More than 50 Boca Raton Bowl alumni have been selected in the NFL Draft, and dozens more have entered the league as undrafted free agents. For Boca Raton Bowl game and sponsorship information, visit BocaRatonBowl.com and follow Boca Raton Bowl on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and YouTube.
ESPN Events
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2024, the 34-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premier regular season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans. Follow ESPN Events on Facebook, Twitter/X and YouTube.
About Bush’s® Beans
Bush’s® is That Beautiful Bean Co.®—a quality-obsessed, family-owned business since 1908. We believe in the goodness of the humble bean, a food that’s equally good for humans and the earth. When you enjoy our beans, you can trust that they’re the very best. Because we wouldn’t serve your family anything less. Since we got our start more than 115 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Bush’s has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces and everything we do. That’s why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans to Chili Beans to our newest Sidekicks, you’re cooking up the best with Bush’s. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com.
Media Contacts
Melissa Perlman, BlueIvy Communications — Melissa@blueivy.co| 561-310-9921
ESPN Boca Raton Bowl — Paige.Kornblue@ESPN.com | 561-866-3077