Mission Mongtomery: What you need to know about the Camellia Bowl
We are just 15 days away from the Camellia Bowl. Here is what you need to know about the game and tickets.
The inaugural Raycom Media Camellia Bowl will be on Saturday, December 20 at 8:15PM CST. It will pit South Alabama against an Mid-American Conference team that is expected to be announced on Sunday, December 7. ESPN will broadcast the game live nation wide with no other conflicting college football bowl games. That is PRIME TIME, NATIONWIDE television coverage with NO OTHER college football game on at that time.
This game has several significant points to it. This is the first bowl game in South Alabama history, in only its sixth season of existence and only the second season as a full FBS member and eligible for a bowl game. South Alabama is also the fastest FBS football team to play in a bowl game.
Tickets
If you are a season ticket holder or donor to the Jaguar Athletic Fund you can order tickets now through the USA Ticket Office exclusively through Monday, December 8.
Beginning Tuesday, December 9 tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Tickets are $25.
#JAGNATION, it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to go through the USA Ticket office for tickets.
Why is is important to buy tickets through USA?
- It shows the Camellia Bowl that our fans support the team and buys tickets
- It factors into future bowl invitations that Jaguar fans buys tickets and travels well
- Ticket sales through USA count directly for USA
- Less important than the previous three, but it also concentrates Jag fans together for a sea of red for the television crowd
You can order tickets through the USA Ticket Office over the phone, in person at the Mitchell Center or online at USAJaguars.com beginning Tuesday, December 9. Purchasers will be notified when tickets are available for pickup and there will be will-call available in Montgomery.
Students who have a valid and current ID, will have access to 1,000 (or more) tickets and 20 (or more) buses for transportation to and from Montgomery. The details are still being worked out, look for future information from USA, The Vanguard and us when it is released.
Parking
Automobile parking is free, here is a map. RV Parking is $50 and is available beginning at noon on Friday, December 19, this link has more info about RV parking as well.
Where to Stay
The Cramton Bowl website has a list of places to stay. Also Montgomery has lots of historical places to visit. Take that into consideration when you are planning your stay. Here are some hotels in Montgomery.
Apparel
Next week the USA Bookstore will begin carrying Raycom Media Camellia Bowl apparel including long- and short-sleeve t-shirts, crew neck fleece shirts and caps.
Events leading up to the Game
There are lots of events scheduled leading up to the game. Friday, December 19 is the Montgomery Advertiser Street Fest and Pep Rally beginning at 3pm. It will include a live band, pep rally for both schools, a fireworks show and more throughout the city.
USA’s pep rally will be held after the MAC opponent’s around 5:00-5:30. Then a Christmas parade will follow from 6:15-8:00pm that will run from the capitol building on Dexter Ave to the end of Commerce street. Then all activities afterwards will be held on Commerce Street after the parade.
Fan Fest presented by Outback Steakhouse will start at 3pm on Saturday, December 20 at Paterson Field, near the Cramton Bowl.