The 13th annual bowl game returns to Cramton Bowl on Dec. 15, featuring a nationally televised ESPN matchup and continuing a tradition of dramatic finishes honoring America’s veterans.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | College football fans can officially mark their calendars.
ESPN Events announced that the 13th annual IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl will kick off on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET at historic Cramton Bowl in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The nationally televised matchup will once again air on ESPN, bringing one of the nation's most competitive postseason contests to a national audience.
The bowl game has become a staple of the college football postseason calendar, earning a reputation for delivering thrilling finishes and honoring the service and sacrifice of America's military veterans.
Since its inaugural game in 2014, the bowl has consistently produced close contests. Remarkably, 11 of the previous 12 games have been decided by a single score, with an average margin of victory of just 4.3 points. Even more impressive, nine of those games featured winning scores in the fourth quarter, creating unforgettable moments for players and fans alike.
