The ReliaQuest Bowl is annually played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This has been its home since 1999, hosting SEC vs. Big Ten matchups on or around New Year's.

Venue Details

Raymond James Stadium, located at 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607, seats over 65,000 fans. The stadium features pirate ship cannons that fire on scores, adding to the electric atmosphere for bowl games.

Recent Games

  • 2025 Edition : Held December 31, 2025, at noon ET, pitting Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Iowa Hawkeyes in Tampa Bay.
  • 2024 Edition : January 1, 2024, with LSU defeating Wisconsin at the same venue.
  • 2023-24 : Michigan beat Alabama, continuing the Tampa tradition.

Historical Context

Originally the Hall of Fame Bowl (1986-1995) and Outback Bowl (1996-2022), it shifted to ReliaQuest sponsorship in 2022. The move to New Year's Eve scheduling started in 2024 due to College Football Playoff expansions.

TL;DR : Always Raymond James Stadium, Tampa—latest on Dec 31, 2025.

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