About the Bowl
The Outback Bowl is a New Year's Day college football game matching teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference (3rd pick from each). The game is a culmination of a week-long
schedule of events throughout the Tampa Bay.
Outback Bowl Facts
| Date: |
January 1, 2009 |
| Location: |
Raymond James Stadium - Tampa, FL |
| Time: |
11 a.m. kickoff (ET) |
| Stadium Capacity: |
65,657 |
| Title Sponsor: |
Outback Steakhouse |
| Network: |
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| Teams: |
Big Ten 3rd pick vs. SEC 3rd pick |
| Payout: |
$3.1 million (minimum) per team |
| Tickets/Info: |
$65 each - prior to Oct. 1st available at Outback Bowl office only. After October 1, available at Ticketmaster outlets throughout Florida and by phone at (813) 287-8844. For additional information or special ticket packages call the Outback Bowl office at (813) 874-2695. |
| President / CEO: |
Jim McVay |
| Director of Communications & Sponsorships: |
Mike Schulze |
| Director of Sales: |
Jerry Kulig |
| Ticket Manager: |
Linda Karpovich |
| Coordinator of Events: |
Becky Weightman |
| Media/Sponsor Contact: |
Mike Schulze |
| Media Note: |
The Outback Bowl was formerly named the Hall of Fame Bowl from Dec. 1986 - Jan. 1995. Outback Steakhouse became the title/name sponsor in April 1995.
The Outback Bowl
4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd.
Suite 560
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 874-2695
Fax: (813) 873-1959
Email: info@outbackbowl.com |
