The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is one of the most popular bowl games in college football. Last year more than 73,000 people were in the stadium when the Oklahoma Sooners beat the UConn Huskies in the 2011 Fiesta Bowl with a score of 48-20. In 2012 expect a full house again. The Fiesta Bowl is always a sellout game.
The 41st Annual Fiesta Bowl will be played at the University of Phoenix Stadium (formerly known as Cardinals Stadium) in Glendale, Arizona. The very first Fiesta Bowl was played on Dec. 27, 1971, and hometown favorite, Arizona State University, won the game.
When is the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl?
The Fiesta Bowl will be played on Monday, January 2, 2012 scheduled for 6 p.m. Arizona time (8:30 p.m. EST).
Who is playing in the Fiesta Bowl this year?
The Big 12 Conference champion and another top team in college football: The Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) with a regular season record of 11-1 will take on the Stanford Cardinal, also 11-1 for the 2011 season.
Will the Fiesta Bowl be televised?
Yes, it will be carried by ESPN. No tickets for the game? Try one of these popular local sports bars.
How much are the tickets?
The price of a ticket through a ticket broker will start at around $100 and go up from there. Once the teams are announced and people know they want to go, tickets become scarcer and prices go up.
How do I buy tickets to the Fiesta Bowl?
Tickets for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl are difficult to obtain if you are not a corporate sponsor or a Fiesta Bowl subscription ticket holder. You can sign up to be on the ticket wait list. Otherwise, your only shot at tickets is to get them from a reputable ticket broker like TicketsNow.com (Buy Direct).
Of, course, you can try buying Fiesta Bowl tickets from scalpers and other online ticket exchanges. Note: beware of fake tickets!
The visiting team's fans will generally be sitting on the west side of the stadium and north end zone, sections 108-142, 201-211, 401-412, 425-428. The home team's fans will generally be sitting on the east side of the stadium and in the south end zone, sections 130-141, 238-248, 444-455, 429-431.
Here's a seating chart for University of Phoenix Stadium. They will also have seats in the end zones for this game.
How do I find University of Phoenix Stadium?
Here is a map and directions to University of Phoenix Stadium. Leave plenty of time--there will be quite a crowd! University of Phoenix Stadium seats about 73,000 fans.
The Arizona Department of Transportation usually provides detailed motorist information, including any travel or road restrictions, for this event. Call 5-1-1, then *7. The call is free.
Can I watch the teams practice when they get to Arizona?
Sorry, team practices are usually closed to the public.
Where should I look for a hotel room?
If you are just coming in for the game and related festivities, you'll probably want to stay at a hotel in Glendale. If you'll be staying in another part of the Valley of the Sun, use this map to get a feeling for where you'll be relative to Glendale.
What is the weather like in Phoenix in late December and early January?
Here are some weather statistics and tips for visiting the Phoenix area for the various bowl games.
What if I have more questions about the Fiesta Bowl?
You can visit Fiesta Bowl online, or call 480-350-0900.
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