“The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl will be a battle for a spot in the CFP National Championship as #2 Michigan and #3 TCU face off Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 2PM at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.”
Check out more game day detail below, provided by State Farm Stadium and WestgateAZ.com websites:
Game Day Timeline:
8AM – Parking Lots Open, State Farm Stadium Ticket Office Opens
9AM – Fan Fest & Club ’71 Open
12PM – Gates Open
1:30PM – Pregame Ceremonies Begin
2PM – Kickoff
Parking:
It is recommended that parking is purchased in advance of arriving to the stadium. Parking can be purchased at SeatGeek.com.
*Do not print your digital tickets- download and practice opening your digital tickets and parking passes. Have your phone charged, open and ready to be scanned before arriving to park and enter the stadium.
Parking lots open at 8:00 am on December 31st and close one hour after the game. A mobile parking pass is required for every vehicle in the lots surrounding the stadium. Fans are asked to follow the directions provided on your mobile parking pass and from the parking staff to expedite parking. Vehicles not parked in a location instructed by parking staff are subject to tow. Fans who wish to park next to friends must arrive at the same time; spots cannot be held for fans arriving later.
Golf carts, Segways, skateboards, scooters and other non-licensed motorized vehicles are not permitted within the lots. Portable public address systems are not permitted and sound systems inside vehicles should be played at reasonable volumes, as determined by parking lot or security staff. Advertising goods or services is not permitted in the lots, including but not limited to vehicles with exterior advertising and commercial signage hung from tents. Lots are patrolled by security staff and local law enforcement officers. The Code of Conduct will be enforced throughout all lots. Parking is at your own risk and neither the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl nor State Farm Stadium is responsible for any damaged or stolen property.
Parking also available across the street at Westgate Entertainment District (be aware of New Year’s Eve celebrations going on there from 7 -2 PM)
Pre-game Parties:
Club ’71 Pregame Party
Open 9am – 1pm, Club ‘71 is a premium tailgating experience for football fans which is located just north of State Farm Stadium on Maryland Avenue. Each Club ’71 ticket includes all you can eat food and 6 complimentary beverages in addition to games, activations and a jumbotron. To purchase Club ’71 tickets call 480-350-0911.
Fan Fest Pregame Party
Open 9am – 1pm, all fans are invited to attend the Fan Fest Pregame Party prior to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl located on the State Farm Stadium Plaza. This unique party for all football fans includes Vrbo activations, food trucks, bars and a performance by each university’s marching band.
Tailgate Information:
Tailgating in the parking lots must be limited to the area directly in front of or behind the vehicle. Tailgating in empty stalls or on the lawns is prohibited. Passes may not be purchased for use as tailgating space. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is legal only in designated tailgating areas and specific events sponsored by the Fiesta Bowl. Natural gas or propane grills are permitted in the parking areas; charcoal grills and glass containers are not permitted. Fans are limited to preparing food for their family and friends. Private catering companies are not allowed in the parking area. The sale of food and beverages to other fans is not permitted. Tailgating activities are not allowed to resume after the game.
Read more about the clear bag policies and other details, such as a map of the stadium, at the State Farm Stadium website
*Main photo provided by Vrbo Fiesta Bowl social media, other images provided by State Farm Stadium and WestgateAZ websites
