2018 Military Bowl Information

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The University of Ccincinnati football team will face Virginia Tech in the 2018 Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 inside Navy-Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The game kicks off at noon ET and will air on ESPN with radio coverage on 700 WLW AM.

// TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/2018MilitaryBowlTIX. UC will occupy the gold side and east sideline of NMCMS on gameday. Tickets are priced at $80 (lower level), $60 (upper level) and $30 (hill).
 
Tickets are available for purchase by all fans, including UCATS members, students and the general public. Seating assignments will be determined by UCATS giving level and then priority points within the giving level. Fans are strongly encouraged to order tickets online to avoid long wait times on the phone or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office.
 
HOW TO BUY
Fans can visit http://bit.ly/2018MilitaryBowlTIX immediately to purchase tickets.
 
The customer service call center will be open from 8-5 p.m. ET, starting Monday, Dec. 3. Fans that do not purchase online can call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit the Athletics Ticket Office on the fourth floor of the Richard E. Lindner Center in Varsity Village.
 
WHY PURCHASE THROUGH UC?
The University of Cincinnati is responsible for a specific number of bowl game ticket sales. Ordering through UC Athletics helps meet ticket sales obligations.
 
  • The amount of bowl game tickets sold by schools is an important factor bowl selection committees consider when making their choices. The more tickets the athletic department sells, the more attractive the Bearcats are to bowl selection committees.
  • Ensure your seats are located with other Cincinnati fans.
  • Receive personal customer service from the UC Athletics Ticket Office and UCATS staff.
 

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

GETTING TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Three international airports serve the National Capital Region:
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Reagan National Airport (DCA)
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Annapolis and Washington D.C. are convenient to the east coast’s major north-south highway, I-95.
 
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Downtown Annapolis serves as the host of official fan hotels for both teams, as well as a variety of Bowl Week fan events.
 
Looking for things to see and do during your stay in the Annapolis area? Check out visitannapolis.org to plan your trip, or download the Annapolis NOW app on your smartphone!
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 
Planning to stay in Washington, D.C.? The Military Bowl has you covered with three official Bowl hotels and gameday transportation to Annapolis.
 

// STADIUM
 
A CLEAR BAG POLICY IS IN EFFECT ON GAMEDAY!

18 MB Clear Bag

Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package or container into the venue:
  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12.”
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
  • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
 
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Drones of any kind, firearms, bottles (glass or plastic), cans, thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, outside food or drink, large bags, folding chairs, umbrellas, professional cameras and tripods, noise makers, hanging banners/signs/sticks, chains, illegal substances, laser pointers, clothing containing vulgar language, large strollers, fireworks, aerosol cans, pets, pepper spray, and any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, non-approved seat cushions or seatbacks, computer bags, diaper bags, binocular cases, and camera bags.
 
Find out more about Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and its official policies.
 
Need directions to the stadium? Click here.
 

// GAMEDAY PARKING
Stadium parking is available for purchase. Only those with pre-purchased parking passes will be able to access the stadium lots on gameday. If you do not have a stadium parking pass, see below for our various overflow parking options. Have a plan in place before you arrive in Annapolis– please do not try to access the stadium lots without a parking pass. Gameday cash parking is not available in the stadium lots.
 
Many overflow parking options are walking distance to the stadium (see list/map below). The only lot that offers a free shuttle is the Harry S Truman Park & Ride. Please read below for additional details.
 
Overflow parking options include:
The Germantown Elementary School PTA and Phoenix Academy Staff provides convenient offsite parking options located just a few blocks from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 
 
Parking is $25 for a single-space vehicle and $60 for an oversized vehicle. Payment is accepted in cash only. Parking lots will open no later than 8:30 a.m. for the Military Bowl parking will conclude when kickoff. For more information, please email vpmeans.germantownpta@gmail.com. Three lots are available:
 
  • Germantown Elementary School, 200 Windell Ave.
  • Phoenix Academy School, entrance at 322 Locust Ave.
  • Studio 39 (Old Phoenix), 291 Locust Ave (oversize vehicle lot)
Harry S Truman Park and Ride, Harry S Truman Parkway & Riva Road, will open at five (5) hours before the game and end two (2) hours after the game. The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes and drops off and picks up at the Navy Ticket Office.
 
Park Place, 5 Park Place, open 24/7
Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate Circle
Noah Hillman Parking Garage, 150 Gorman St, open 24/7
Gotts Court Parking Garage, 25 Northwest St, open 24/7
Knighton Parking Garage, 1A Colonial Ave, open 24/7
 
Heading to the game from D.C.? Take a shuttle from one of our official hotels.
 
PLEASE NOTE:Parking lots open to the public at 7 a.m. on gameday. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early in order to avoid traffic. Road closures for the parade begin at 9:00 a.m., affecting Rowe Blvd and Taylor Ave alongside the stadium. Parking gates on Farragut Rd and Cedar Park Rd (1, 2, 3, 3A, 4) will be accessible at all times. The parade is expected to conclude around noon. 
 
For additional information on the parade route and closures, please visit the Military Bowl’s Parade page.
 
Please click here for additional parking information. Contact info@militarybowl.org with any additional parking questions.
 

// FAN EVENTS
A full listing of UC fans events will be posted here when available.
 
Join fans of both teams on Military Bowl Eve for a Miracle on Annapolis Street featuring the Budweiser Clydesdale, the Wine Walk and Crawl to the Military Bowl, and on gameday for the Military Bowl Tailgate and Military Bowl Parade! After the game, celebrate New Year’s Eve in and around Annapolis!