Capital One Orange Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinals

The Capital One Orange Bowl returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with one of two semifinals in the 2024-2025 College Football Playoff. The game will be an exciting, high stakes matchup, between Notre Dame & Penn State, with the winner going to the National Championship. The country’s second-oldest college football bowl game, the Orange Bowl has been a Miami tradition since 1935 and a point of civic pride and celebration. Fans and athletes descend on Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s subtropical paradise for one of the biggest and most-prestigious games of the year.

Before the big game, the Orange Bowl typically hosts a family-friendly Fan Fest at the stadium for ticket holders, including live music performances, food and beverage vendors, games, rides and plenty of entertainment.

The Orange Bowl Pep Rally 

Get into the game-day spirit with an exciting, family-friendly evening on Miami Beach's iconic Lincoln Road. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, the Capital One Orange Bowl Pep Rally features lively performances by team bands and cheerleaders, music, food, giveaways and more.

Be sure to visit the Capital One Café on Lincoln Road to snap a photo with the iconic Capital One Orange Bowl trophy and meet some special guests. Capital One cardholders can also enjoy exclusive perks throughout the festivities. It’s the perfect way to celebrate and gear up for one of college football’s most anticipated games.

More info can be found here. 

General Tickets & Premium Experiences 

Tickets are extremely limited, but you can join a waiting list. Resale tickets are currently available via Ticket Galaxy, the Orange Bowl’s official fan ticket exchange, as well as most ticket resellers.

The Capital One Orange Bowl also offers a variety of premium experiences, from the 72 Club, home to the stadium’s most-luxurious seats with food and beverages included, to box suites with a dedicated suite attendant, food and beverage packages, in-suite televisions and parking passes.

There are also a variety of ultra-premium viewing spaces, including The Nine, which can accommodate 20 fans, and 72 Club Living Room Boxes, which seat four to six fans; the Theater Box and Bodega Lounge are VIP shared viewing lounges.

Limited premium experiences are currently available. You can also join a waiting list or call 305-341-4701.

The Orange Bowl Hall of Fame

Every year, legendary Orange Bowl players and coaches are inducted into the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame. The 2024 inductees, who will be inducted during a pre-game ceremony prior to the Orange Bowl, include USC quarterback Matt Leinart from the 2005 Orange Bowl; University of Florida and Ohio State University head coach Urban Meyer from the 2009 and 2014 Orange Bowls; and University of Miami defensive tackle Vince Wilfork from the 2004 Orange Bowl.

Getting To Hard Rock Stadium

If you’re driving from Downtown Miami, Hard Rock Stadium is located approximately 15 miles north via I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike. Parking lots open at 3 p.m., and you’re encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance.

The Brightline high-speed rail service, an official partner of the Orange Bowl, offers complimentary shuttle service from its Aventura station to and from the stadium. You can take the Brightline from Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Orlando to Aventura, where the shuttle awaits.

For those traveling from Palm Beach, Tri-Rail's one-stop service to Downtown Miami provides easy access to the Brightline station via the Metrorail's Orange Line. From there, you can continue to Aventura and board the stadium shuttle.

You can also hire a car, taxi or use rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft. Additionally, Miami's comprehensive public transit network provides routes via Metrorail and Metrobus.

By: Shane Benowitz | October 17, 2024