The excitement is building as the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic gears up for its 89th anniversary on January 10, 2025. This prestigious event will unfold at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, showcasing a thrilling matchup between two semifinalists of the College Football Playoff. Last year, the Missouri Tigers triumphed over the Ohio State Buckeyes with a score of 14-3, securing their victory in the Cotton Bowl on December 29, 2023. With such a rich history, fans are eagerly anticipating what this year’s game will bring.
What to Expect from the Cotton Bowl
The Cotton Bowl is not just a game; it’s a celebration of college football’s finest. The stakes are high, as the winner of this matchup will earn the right to compete in the College Football Playoffs National Championship on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a pivotal moment for the teams involved, and the atmosphere is sure to be electric.
How to Watch the Cotton Bowl
For fans eager to catch the action, the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will be broadcast live on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. If you’re looking to watch without cable, don’t worry! You can stream the game through platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or Sling TV. Here’s a quick recap of the essential details:
- Date: January 10, 2025
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Streams: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
Ticket Information
For those looking to experience the thrill of the Cotton Bowl in person, tickets are available for resale on Ticketmaster, starting at $307. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness college football history live, surrounded by fellow fans who share your passion for the game.
College Football Postseason Schedule
The Cotton Bowl is part of a larger postseason schedule that features a total of 42 bowl games from December 14 to January 10. This period is a celebration of college football, where teams from across the nation compete for glory. Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening in the postseason:
December 14
- Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
- IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama
December 17
- Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas
December 18
- Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida
- LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California
December 19
- R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20
- StaffDNA Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
- Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
- College Football Playoff First Round Game at TBD
December 21
- College Football Playoff First Round Game at TBD
- College Football Playoff First Round Game at TBD
- College Football Playoff First Round Game at TBD
December 23
- Myrtle Beach Bowl at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho
December 24
- Hawai’i Bowl at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawai’i
December 26
- Gameabove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
- Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- 68 Ventures Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
December 27
- Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas
- Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama
- AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee
- DirecTV Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California
- SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada
December 28
- Wasabi Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York
- Isleta New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
- Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona
- Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland
- Valero Alamo Bowl at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana
December 30
- TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee
December 31
- ReliQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
- Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas
- Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
- Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
January 1, 2025
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
January 2, 2025
- TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida
January 3, 2025
- SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas
- Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
January 4, 2025
- Bahamas Bowl at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas
January 9, 2025
- College Football Playoff Semifinals at Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida
January 10, 2025
- College Football Playoff Semifinals at Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
January 20
- College Football Playoffs National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
As the Cotton Bowl approaches, the anticipation is palpable. Will we witness another thrilling game that will be remembered for years to come? With the stakes so high, you won’t want to miss a moment of this incredible event!
