81st ANNUAL TAXSLAYER GATOR BOWL TO BE PLAYED IN PRIMETIME
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 5, 2025 — The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, TaxSlayer and ESPN announced today that the 81st
Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be played Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm EST and will be televised
nationally on ABC. This year’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be played on Bill Gay Grounds at EverBank Stadium in
Jacksonville.
“We’re excited to celebrate the 81st annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl—one of college football’s most storied
traditions. This year is especially meaningful, as it marks our 15th year as the title sponsor. It’s always a joy to
be part of this iconic event and to share in the energy and enthusiasm it brings to fans across the country,” said
Jamie Saxe, CEO of TaxSlayer.
The 81st annual game will feature a team from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) facing an opponent from the
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Teams participating in the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game will be announced on
Sunday, December 7, 2025.
“The opportunity to play the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday night in primetime is sure to provide an electric
atmosphere for both student-athletes and fans alike,” said TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Chairperson, Sara Pomposo. “On
behalf of our entire green jacket membership, we look forward to hosting a representative from both the
Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference in Jacksonville for the holidays in our beautiful city.”
Tickets for the 81st annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl are currently available through a limited pre-sale offer which will run
exclusively through Sunday, June 8th. Public ticket on-sale will be held on September 4, 2025 through Ticketmaster.
Prospective buyers who purchase tickets from a TaxSlayer Gator Bowl “Green Jacket Member” prior to December 1,
2025 will receive preferred pricing.
For more information about the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl including stadium policies, our philanthropic efforts or to
become a member, visit www.taxslayergatorbowl.com.