Myrtle Beach Bowl Game: Inside Scoop
The big game will be back for it's 6th year at The Beach!
We are excited that the Myrtle Beach Bowl is BACK on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST on ESPN!
The matchups will feature schools from two of three NCAA Division 1 conferences: Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference, and the Sun belt Conference. The game will be held at the Myrtle Beach Bowl at Brooks Stadium on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC - not far from central Myrtle Beach.
Typically, prior to the Myrtle Beach Bowl game, college football fans can enjoy a variety of free activities outside of Brooks Stadium on the Coastal Carolina University campus. University Blvd. will open to foot traffic only shortly after 9 a.m. and the Myrtle Beach Bowl Fan Fest will start at 9 a.m. and run just before kickoff. Music, food, vendors and interactive fun will all be available for the entire family.
Check back for updates on pep rallys or other events surrounding the game!
The Myrtle Beach Bowl is not the only thing happening in Myrtle Beach in December! We have a plethora of fun activities - beachy or holiday - depending on your vibe. Here are a few of our suggestions if you and your family are in town for that weekend:
Winter Wonderland at The Beach - Check out the Boardwalk in downtown Myrtle Beach for a walk-through holiday light display. This family-friendly event is just steps from the beach. For more information, check out of the event website.
Holiday Shows - Myrtle Beach is known for its live entertainment and dazzling shows during the holiday season! From pirates celebrating Christmas to classic shows at Alabama Theatre and Carolina Opry, there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy. Learn more in our Holiday Show Blog post.
It's Oyster Season! - Seafood is a staple of the Myrtle Beach area, especially oysters in the fall and winter. There are several places around the Grand Strand that offer the freshest oysters, as well as other seafood options. Read more about it in 7 Places to Eat Oysters.
Check back for tail-gaiting and ticket details! Be sure to check out the website for stadium bag policies and more info as well. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachBowlGame.com.
If you can't attend the Myrtle Beach Bowl game this year, make sure you watch it live on ESPN.
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Season's Beachings from your friends at The Beach!
Ashley Daniels of Myrtle Beach is a full-time freelance writer, editor, wife, and mother of three sons and two fur babies. Most recently, she also became a published author of "100 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach Before You Die," part of a bestselling national series. A native of Eastern PA, Ashley received her bachelor’s in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and her MA in Writing from Coastal Carolina University. Today, her folio boasts nearly 25 years of regional and nationally published printed magazine features, blogs, and web copy for a roster of clients, and ADDY award-winning copywriting. For more info, visit ashleymdaniels.com