Update: The 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 2, 2025. Fans who brought tickets through Ticketmaster who are unable to attend the game at its new time may apply for a refund, but it must be done before the game's kickoff at 3 p.m. CST. 

When is Allstate Sugar Bowl?

The Sugar Bowl is held annually, normally on either December 31 or January 1 – a perfect way to ring in the new year! This year’s game will be held on January 2, 2025.

Which teams will play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl?

The University of Georgia will take on Notre Dame in the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl (Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM on ESPN).

Typically, the bowl game hosts the champions of the Southeastern and Big 12 conferences, however, the 2025 and 2026 games will serve as the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals in the newly-expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff.

What are the pre-game events?

The major event surrounding the game is the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Parade. The parade rolls the day before the game through the French Quarter along Decatur Street, beginning on Elysian Fields. It will travel through the French Quarter up Decatur Street along the Mississippi River, passing iconic landmarks such as The Old US Mint, the French Market, Cafe du Monde, and Jackson Square. The Parade will wrap up at Canal Street.  The Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year’s Parade presented by Louisiana Tourism will be broadcast live on Nola38CW (WNOL-TV) in New Orleans. The official broadcast, presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions, will include a live online broadcast that can be found by visiting wgno.com. In addition, the parade will be rebroadcast on WGNO-TV ABC 26 on New Year’s Day starting at 9 a.m.

Fans attending the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Thursday, January 2, 2025, are invited to converge on Champions Square at Caesars Superdome to enjoy the NewOrleans.com Allstate Sugar Bowl Tailgate Town hosted by New Orleans & Company, the official pre-game party. Gates open at 4 p.m. for Tailgate Town while the Allstate Sugar Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM. NOTE: Fans must have a Sugar Bowl game ticket to access Tailgate Town.

When can I buy tickets?

Tickets for the Allstate Sugar Bowl are typically announced in the spring, and can then be purchased through Ticketmaster via the Sugar Bowl site. Additional FAQs can be found here on the Sugar Bowl website.

When should I book my flight/hotel for the Sugar Bowl

Since the holidays are a popular time for travel – especially in New Orleans – you should book your flight and accommodations as soon as you can.

Where should I stay?

There are lots of fun, unique hotels within walking distance of the Superdome, including the Selina Catahoula, Virgin Hotel, Hyatt Regency, and Le Pavillon. Browse our full hotel directory here.

What will the weather be like?

Winters in New Orleans can get chilly and feel even colder due to the moisture in the air. Temperatures range from the low 40s to the mid-60s, so layering is highly recommended.

I don't have tickets to the game - where should I watch?

If you're rooting for the Bulldogs, you'll find other UGA fans at Redd's Uptilly Tavern–the unofficial (but basically official) New Orleans bar that serves as a home base for University of Georgia alum and fans during football season. There are of course several other excellent sports bars to catch games–from the sleek viewing experience at Manning's and Caesar's Sportsbook to neighborhood sports bars like Tracey's, Cooter Brown's, and The Rusty Nail (though, UGA fans be warned–The Rusty Nail is also home turf for Alabama fans, so you might find a touch of SEC rivalry in there). While there's no official bar for Notre Dame fans, places like Finn McCool's, Cooter Brown's, and Fat Harry's can all be counted on for being very welcoming to all sports fans, and can likely stand in as de facto team bars for those looking to be around like-minded viewers.

What should I do outside of the Allstate Sugar Bowl?

The Sugar Bowl is just one of the many fun ways to ring in the new year in NOLA. Catch Tank & The Bangas, Bonerama, and fireworks in Jackson Square on New Year's Eve, an event that is free and open to the public. There’s lots of fun to be had in December and January, so it’s definitely worth it to turn your Sugar Bowl trip into a full-fledged vacation. If you’re in town but aren’t going to the game in person, be sure to check out one of the city’s sports bars to catch all the action surrounded by a lively local crowd.