The 2026 Holiday Bowl (Arizona vs. SMU) is being televised nationally on FOX, with kickoff at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Main ways to watch

  • Traditional TV:
    • FOX is carrying the game nationwide as the exclusive broadcast network.
* Check your local channel lineup for your regional FOX affiliate.
  • Live TV streaming services (FOX included in many markets):
    • Services that typically carry local FOX stations include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream in most U.S. areas.
* A valid subscription and a market where FOX is offered are required to stream the Holiday Bowl this way.

Official digital streaming options

  • FOX Sports App / FOXSports.com:
    • The game is available to stream through the FOX Sports app and on FOXSports.com when you sign in with an eligible TV provider that carries FOX.
* Look for the Holiday Bowl matchup listed under live or upcoming events on game day.

If you want to attend in person

  • Stadium and timing:
    • The game is played at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California, with a listed start time of 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on January 2, 2026.
  • Tickets:
    • Tickets are sold through the official Holiday Bowl site and authorized ticket partners linked from the event’s website.

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