Your Guide to Watching the Bowl Games at PR š
College football bowl season is hereāone of the most exciting times of the year for sports fans. (If you’re unfamiliar, these postseason matchups bring together top teams from conferences across the country, culminating in the College Football Playoff and the National Championship.) The next few weeks are packed with nonstop games, iconic rivalries, and plenty of reasons to grab a seat at Players Retreat and cheer on your favorite team(s) with some bevs and bites. Whether you’re a die-hard watcher who’s dedicated to seeing every game or you just love the action, this guide will help you make the most of bowl seasonāand prove why there’s no better place to watch than right here at PR!
Game On
While bowl season has already started, there are still plenty of games left you won’t want to miss. Here’s the rest of the schedule:
- Friday, December 19, 2025: Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl (GO PACK!)
- Tuesday, December 23, 2025: Boca Raton Bowl, New Orleans Bowl, Frisco Bowl
- Wednesday, December 24, 2025: Hawaiāi Bowl
- Friday, December 26, 2025: GameAbove Sports Bowl, Rate Bowl, First Responder Bowl
- Saturday, December 27, 2025: Military Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Fenway Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, Arizona Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, Gator Bowl, Texas Bowl
- Monday, December 29, 2025: Birmingham Bowl
- Tuesday, December 30, 2025: Independence Bowl, Music City Bowl, Alamo Bowl
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025, ReliaQuest Bowl, Sun Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, Cotton Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal)
- Thursday, January 1, 2026: Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl (all CFP Quarterfinals)
- Friday, January 2, 2026: Armed Forces Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Dukeās Mayo Bowl, Holiday Bowl
- Thursday, January 8, 2026: Fiesta Bowl (CFP Semifinal)
- Friday, January 9, 2026: Peach Bowl (CFP Seminal)
- Monday, January 19, 2026: College Football Playoff National Championship
Watch Like a Pro
It’s bound to get busy around here on bowl game days, so be sure to arrive early to snag your favorite bar seat or a table for your crew. Luckily, we have several TVs both in and outside the bar, so there are plenty of vantage points to catch your favorite matchups. Got a big group? We offer customized special event options to make your gathering stand out (inquire here).
And, of course, be sure to come hungry and thirsty! Our vast drink menu features a great selection of beer, wine, scotch, and whiskey, while our main food menu covers all the basesāfrom classic bar food like wings, cheese fries, mozzarella sticks, burgers, and hot dogs to elevated entrees such as handcut steaks, spaghetti, fish and chips, and NC pit-cooked barbecue. We also have specials on food and bevs every day of the week that you should definitely take advantage ofāplus brunch!
Bowl Season Is Better at PR
From the opening kickoff to the National Championship trophy lift, bowl season is packed with must-see football. Grab your jersey, bring your friends, and make Players Retreat your home base for college footballās biggest games. See you at kickoff!