The 2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl is set for Wednesday, December 27 at 5 PM PT at Petco Park. Secure your single-game tickets, or lock in your suite, premium seat, or hospitality space early so you don't miss Louisville take on USC at San Diego's biggest sporting event this holiday season! Returning this year, enjoy the 101.5 KGB Sky Show postgame which will light up the San Diego Skyline over Petco Park with its spectacular and legendary fireworks display.
2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl
Suites, Premium Seats and Hospitality Spaces
Upgrade your Holiday Bowl gameday experience with a private suite, premium seats, or hospitality space.
Hospitality Spaces
- Our hospitality spaces provide options for groups of 30 - 200 people with both shared and private areas
- They provide a great view of the field in a fun social atmosphere
- Food and beverage packages included in select spaces
- All-Inclusive tickets are available for individuals as well as groups and start at $170
Toyota Ultimate Tailgate Truck Suites
- A private front row Toyota Truck with tailgate seating for up to four people
- Access to the Holiday Bowl field and an exclusive tailgate area with games
- Inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a private cooler for cold beverages
- Access to a private cash bar on the playing field
- Commemorative lanyard/credential for suite guests (4 per truck)
- Limited suites start at $1,000
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Suites
- Private suites range from 20-50 people depending on suite location
- Suites are private to your group and provide an outdoor patio to watch the game from and an indoor space to socialize
- Food and beverage packages are available
- Suites start at $2,700
Premium Seats
- Premium seats are the ideal experience for groups of 2 - 10
- Enjoy picturesque views from padded seats in an exclusive section
- Food and beverage is available for purchase via in-seat service, so you don't have to miss a second of the action
- Tickets start at $90
Holiday Bowl Stadium Tour
Petco Park is the home of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl! Go behind the scenes as we turn Petco Park into a college football stadium. With stunning skyline views and a world class venue, we are excited to show off the history of Petco Park, the San Diego Padres, and the Holiday Bowl.
For more information about Holiday Bowl Stadium Tours click here.
2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl KBYG
We look forward to seeing you at Petco Park for the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl! Gates open at 3 PM with kickoff beginning promptly at 5 PM! Be sure to arrive early as the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a free pass to Seaworld and the first 35,000 fans in attendance will receive a rally towel thanks to DIRECTV. Postgame, enjoy one of San Diego’s most iconic fireworks shows, the 101.5 KGB Sky Show light up the San Diego skyline.
Standard Petco Park policies will be in place for the event. For an enjoyable entry and event experience, please read below for important information before your arrival:
DIGITAL TICKETING
All DIRECTV Holiday Bowl tickets are digital and can be found in the MLB Ballpark or Ticketmaster apps. View our digital ticketing guide for information on how to access and transfer tickets!
In advance of the game, be sure to transfer tickets to everyone in your party so each individual has their own ticket.
GETTING TO THE GAME
We recommend purchasing reserved parking in-advance. The Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot, and Padres Parkade open at 11 AM. Please note: Tailgating is only permitted directly behind your vehicle for this event. Avoid traffic and go green by riding the MTS Trolley or San Diego Coaster. For more information, including the Trolley and Coaster schedule, click here.
BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS
Petco Park prohibits bags, with the exception of single compartment bags measuring 7” x 10” or smaller, infant and medical bags. Click here for a full list of prohibited items. Petco Park offers lockers for rent (open until 30 minutes following the conclusion of the game) at the Lexus Premier Lot, located across from Home Plate Gate (Park Blvd. and Imperial Ave).
CASHLESS VENUE
Petco Park is a cashless venue. Credit cards, Padres Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted at all concessions and retail locations.
If you need assistance or have questions, please call (619) 795-5555.
FREE SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO TICKET TO THE FIRST 10,000 FANS
SeaWorld San Diego tickets will be distributed at each of the four main entrances at Petco Park, limited to one SeaWorld ticket per game attendee, on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. Petco Park gates open at 3 PM on game day, December 27, 2023. For more information, visit holidaybowl.com.
PETCO PARK TOURS
Petco Park Tours presented by Bub’s at the Ballpark are happening on December 27! Enjoy our specialty DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Tours and go behind-the-scenes to see America’s #1 Ballpark transformed to a world class college football stadium! To book your tour click here.
Wednesday, December 27: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM. Please note, our 1 PM tour requires a DIRECTV Holiday Bowl game ticket and includes first access into the stadium.
TAILGATE OPPORTUNITY
Venue 808 is the host of the Official Tailgate of the 2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl. Buy tickets for unlimited food and drink from 2 - 4 PM before an unforgettable night of college football and the 101.5 KGB Sky Show. To purchase tickets, visit holidaybowl.com.
BOWL WEEK EVENTS
San Diego’s Biggest Holiday Party starts on Tuesday, December 26 with the Snapdragon Bowl Bash from 5 - 7 PM. This free family-friendly party in the Gaslamp features a battle of the USC and Louisville marching bands, and plenty more festivities.
Get a kick-start to game day by registering for the Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Walk Run which takes place along San Diego’s beautiful harbor front at 9:45 AM.
The Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente starts in the same location as the 5K at 10 AM. Enjoy free street-side viewing of world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons- more than any other parade!
For more information or to attend these Bowl Week events, visit holidaybowl.com.
If you have any specific questions prior to your arrival, please visit email comments@padres.com, or call (619) 795-5555