Fiesta Bowl Guide

When is it, where is it, who is playing, and how to get tickets.

The Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl (formerly known as the Insight Bowl) isn't the Fiesta Bowl, it's, well, a different . The Fiesta Bowl Committee organizes that bowl game as well, and it is played in Tempe. Tickets are much easier to get for the Insight Bowl, since it isn't quite as prestigious as the Fiesta Bowl. But hey, college football is fun!

2011 was the last year that the Fiesta Bowl held it's Fiesta Bowl Block Party in downtown Tempe. That event has been replaced with College Football's Biggest Party, a huge tailgating party that takes place on the same day as the Fiesta Bowl. The party takes place in Glendale.

The Fiesta Bowl parade has bands and floats and balloons--all the parade stuff that people love. It is a very well attended event, and you can get the details and parade route here. I have pictures of past parades, too.

See an interactive map and get directions to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. That's where the Fiesta Bowl is played.

Here are some hotels in the general vicinity of where the Fiesta Bowl will be played.

See photos and get details and ticket information for the annual Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship.

Do people wear flip flops and shorts in December? Do people wear parkas and knit hats and boots in January? Does it snow? Does it rain? Be prepared for the Fiesta Bowl Parade, Insight Bowl, College Football's Biggest Party and other winter events in Greater Phoenix.

Here's what you need to know about scalpers, ticket brokers and ticket exchanges.

Beware when shopping for expensive and hard-to-find Fiesta Bowl, Insight Bowl or BCS Championship tickets online or from scalpers. Here are some tips to make sure you are buying real tickets, and not getting scammed.

Don't have tickets to the big game? These sports bars are grouped geographically, so you can find one near you. It's the next best thing to being there!

Can't get enough Fiesta Bowl? Take a photo tour of the Fiesta Bowl Museum in Scottsdale, at the Fiesta Bowl headquarters.