Dec 17, 2024

FIRST 10,000 FANS THROUGH GATE AT SNAPDRAGON STADIUM AT THE 2024 DIRECTV HOLIDAY BOWL GAME TO RECEIVE FREE TICKETS TO SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (December 17, 2024)- DIRECTV Holiday Bowl officials announced today that longtime bowl partner, SeaWorld San Diego, is providing one-day park admission tickets to the first 10,000 fans through the gates at Snapdragon Stadium for the 2024 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl on Friday, December 27, 2024. It’s one park admission ticket per person, while supplies last; gates open at 3:00 p.m. Kickoff for the 45th annual DIRECTV Holiday Bowl is set for 5:00 p.m. PST.

The game features #21 Syracuse Orange versus Washington State Cougars. The iconic 101.5 KGB Sky Show follows immediately after the game with its iconic fireworks display.

“We are so grateful to SeaWorld San Diego, partners of the non-profit bowl game effort for decades,” said Mark Neville, CEO of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl. “In what already is a premium fan event, this year’s DIRECTV Holiday Bowl fan experience was just made even better thanks to our friends at SeaWorld.  What a great opportunity for fans to learn more about marine mammals and enjoy all the fun rides and attractions the park has to offer!”

SeaWorld San Diego is a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike, and a dedicated partner of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl for over 35 years. This is the third year in a row SeaWorld San Diego is offering park admission tickets to bowl game fans.

“We’re thrilled to bring back the SeaWorld exclusive FREE ticket game day promotion to enhance the Holiday Bowl experience for fans traveling from Washington, New York, or those local to the area who are excited to see the game at Snapdragon Stadium,” said Tyler Carter, Park President of SeaWorld San Diego. “With so many exciting events throughout Bowl week, adding SeaWorld to the itinerary is a must! We’re excited to be a part of the festivities, including the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl parade presented by Kaiser Permanente on game day morning, featuring a giant inflatable jellyfish in celebration of our upcoming Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience, opening in Spring 2025. We’re also honored to host the teams on Christmas Day, providing a fun and festive atmosphere as they celebrate the season away from home.”

SeaWorld San Diego one-day general admission tickets will be distributed to the first 10,000 2024 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl attendees at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, December 27th, 2024. SeaWorld tickets will be distributed at each of the four main entrances at Snapdragon, limited to one SeaWorld ticket per game attendee, on a first-come, first-served basis, and while supplies last. Each ticket holder must be present to pick up their free SeaWorld ticket. SeaWorld San Diego admission is valid December 28th through January 31, 2025. Additional restrictions may apply. Not for resale. Non-transferable. Nonrefundable. Will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Snapdragon Stadium reserves all rights including ticket distribution.  For more information on SeaWorld visit www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com.

About Sports San Diego

Recognizing that San Diego is a premier tourist destination, the mission of Sports San Diego, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is to generate tourism, visibility, and economic impact for the San Diego region by producing the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, Rady Children’s Invitational, California State Games and recruiting outstanding sports events and experiences to San Diego.  Since 1978, the association has generated more than $1 billion in economic benefit for the San Diego region.

For information and tickets, visit www.HolidayBowl.com