2026 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl Scheduled for December 26 at Yankee Stadium
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl will return to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, December 26, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET.
The annual bowl game will once again feature teams from the Big Ten Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference, marking the 12th consecutive year the matchup has paired schools from the two conferences.
Bowl Matchup to Be Announced on Selection Sunday
The participating teams for the 2026 Pinstripe Bowl will be announced on Selection Sunday, December 6, following the completion of the college football regular season and conference championship games.
The game will be televised nationally on ABC for the third consecutive year and broadcast on ESPN Radio.
Ticket information will be released at a later date.
A New York Bowl Tradition
Since its inaugural game in 2010, the Pinstripe Bowl has become one of the premier postseason events in college football, bringing bowl season to one of the most iconic venues in sports.
Played at Yankee Stadium, the game has featured memorable matchups between major college football programs while providing fans with a unique postseason experience in New York City.
Known as “New York’s Bowl Game,” the event also includes community outreach initiatives, fan activities, and special events throughout bowl week.
Recent Pinstripe Bowl Results
Recent champions include:
- 2025: Penn State Nittany Lions 22, Clemson Tigers 10
- 2024: Nebraska Cornhuskers 20, Boston College Eagles 15
- 2023: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31, Miami Hurricanes 24
- 2022: Minnesota Golden Gophers 28, Syracuse Orange 20
- 2021: Maryland Terrapins 54, Virginia Tech Hokies 10
Yankee Stadium Continues to Host Major Events
In addition to serving as the home of the New York Yankees and New York City FC, Yankee Stadium remains one of the nation’s premier venues for major sporting events, including college football, international soccer, concerts, and special events.
The 2026 Pinstripe Bowl will mark the 16th edition of the game and continue a tradition that has become a staple of the college football postseason calendar.
Source: NY Yankees
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