Join Us for These Events at the Cotton Bowl, Bearcats!

Six Flags Fan Day at Six Flags Over Texas
Presented by the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Grab your family and friends and head over to Six Flags Over Texas for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Six Flags Fan Day.

Enjoy discounted tickets to “Holiday In The Park.” Explore the Magic of the Season with thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, tasty treats and your favorite rides.

Click here to purchase tickets to Six Flags Fan Day.

UC Alumni Fan Station
Presented by the UC Alumni Association
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Alumni and fans can stop by to sign a “Good Luck Banner” that will be presented to the team before the game. We will also have UC swag, raffle opportunities, and special guest appearances throughout the day! One lucky fan will be selected to receive a football signed by Coach Fickell!

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051

The UC Alumni Fan Station is located in Hill Country Atrium, just outside of Zeppole restaurant.

Battle of the Bands at AT&T Stadium
Presented by the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
4 - 5 p.m. CT
AT&T Stadium West Plaza – Miller Lite House

Come out to Battle of the Bands at AT&T Stadium the afternoon before game day for a free, festive, pep rally atmosphere where the two university bands will go head-to-head for band supremacy. This event includes cheer squads, mascots, food and fun for the whole family. Wear your red and black to support your UC Bearcats. Get fired up for our College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic as we determine which band can play the loudest and proudest.

Registration for this event is closed.

Join the UC African American Alumni Affiliate (4A) as we celebrate the Bearcats' historic football season during the Cotton Bowl festivities. Meet us at Lofty Spaces in downtown Dallas on Thursday, December 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. CT. This is an excellent opportunity to join your fellow Bearcats, as well as former student-athletes and alumni.

Registration is $20 which includes off-street parking, two drink tickets, and hors d'oeuvres from Derricka Clayton of Chef Derricka's Culinary Concepts, one of Dallas' premier Black caterers. 

8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m CT
Texan Station Beer Garden, Gaylord Texan
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Huddle Up Fan Fest at AT&T Stadium
Presented by the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
11:30 a.m. CT
AT&T Stadium East Plaza

All Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic ticket holders are invited to the Huddle Up Fan Fest, where Bearcats will take over the AT&T Stadium East Plaza!

Opening three hours before kickoff, this Bearcat fan location has something for everyone. Enjoy music, photo opportunities, loads of games, interactive exhibits and great giveaways. UC spirit squads, Bearcat and pep band will perform at approximately noon. Food and drink will be available for purchase. No need to register, but you must have a game ticket to enter the Huddle Up Fan Fest.

Bearcats Takeover Game Day Live! at Texas Live!
Presented by Kroger and Texas Live!

Looking to make pregame plans? Check out the ultimate game watch destination at Texas Live! with fellow college football fans.

Your admission ticket allows access to Texas Live!, where you can choose from ten different restaurant and bar venues for pregame, watch-party or postgame festivities. Texas Live! boasts a 100 ft. screen, delicious food and drinks for purchase and football-driven entertainment that caters to every fan.

Purchase your Game Day Live! general admission ticket today before they sell out. This pre-purchased ticket allows access to Texas Live! on Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Keep your lanyard and wristband for re-entry after the game.

Click here to purchase tickets for Game Day Live! at Texas Live!
Pre-purchased tickets cost $27.03. This purchase includes processing fees that may not be charged for game day purchases at Texas Live!, however, pre-purchased tickets guarantee access to Texas Live! on game day. Game day sales may be limited. All guests are required to purchase the Game Day Live! General Admission ticket in order to enter Texas Live! For the CFP game watch experience.

Learn more about Game Day Live!

Visit the UC Bookstores Team Shop at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center to purchase Bearcats gear!

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
Located in the Oil Derrick Patio

Wednesday, Dec. 29 – Friday, Dec. 31
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT

Saturday, Jan 1
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT

Stadium Club UC Alumni Pregame Celebration

This event is sold out. No walk-up registrations will be accommodated. Tickets are not refundable or transferrable.

Location: AT&T Stadium
Time: Noon – 2 p.m.
Arrival instructions will be sent via email to registrants the week of the event.

Endzone UC Alumni Pregame Experience

This event is sold out. No walk-up registrations will be accommodated. Tickets are not refundable or transferrable.

Location: AT&T Stadium
Time: Noon – 2 p.m.
Arrival instructions will be sent via email to registrants the week of the event.