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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Senior Bowl?

The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier senior showcase event. It annually features the country's best senior collegiate football players and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South that are coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football League teams.

What other events does the Reese's Senior Bowl put on each year?

The Senior Bowl conducts several events throughout the year: The Wells Fargo Senior Bowl Charity Run; a women's football clinic, 'Girls of Fall,'; our Middle School Football Showcase; several youth football clinics; a 10-game NFL Flag Football league, PNC Family Fun Days; plus the Reese's Senior Bowl Experience and the Coca-Cola Meet the Players. View complete list of Senior Bowl events and activities.

What is the date and time for this year's Reese's Senior Bowl?

The 2017 Senior Bowl will be played on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Kickoff is at 1:30pm CT on the NFL Network.

How is the Senior Bowl date determined?

The Senior Bowl is always played on the weekend prior to the Super Bowl.

What network will televise the Reese's Senior Bowl?

The 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl will be nationally televised by NFL Network at 1:30pmCT. The first nationally-televised Senior Bowl was in 1958 by NBC, and the contest has been on national television every year since. Practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be televised live by NFL Network and the Wednesday and Thursday practices will also be covered live by ESPN on ESPNU. The NFL Network will produce hour-long recap shows each evening as well. Check your local listings.

Who plays in the Reese's Senior Bowl?

Each year, the Senior Bowl rosters feature the nation's top senior collegiate football players and NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South. Only college seniors and fourth-year junior graduates are eligible for the game. Fourth-year junior graduates must have graduated by the December prior to the game to be eligible.

Who coaches the Senior Bowl?

National Football League coaching staffs coach the two Senior Bowl teams each year. The staffs are determined in cooperation with the NFL. The teams with the lowest winning percentage that season usually get the first opportunity to coach in the game, but only if a majority of their staff - and head coach - are intact.

When was the first Senior Bowl Game played?

The first Senior Bowl was played in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1950, and moved to Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium one year later, where it has remained.

How can I purchase tickets?

Fans may purchase tickets to the Senior Bowl by contacting the Senior Bowl ticket office at 251-432-4109 or toll-free at 1-888-736-2695. Tickets can also be ordered online by following this link: PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets to the Senior Bowl are on sale throughout the year by calling the Senior Bowl ticket office or by ordering the tickets online.

Where can I get souvenirs?

Reese's Senior Bowl souvenirs are available during game week at the game's headquarters located in the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, at the Mobile Convention Center during hospitality events, at the Senior Bowl Experience and at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on game day. Buy Souvenirs Online

How does media request credentials for the Senior Bowl?

There is a 'Request Credentials' option under the MEDIA tab at the top of the home page, or you may link here. Credentials are for active, working media only. The credentialing process for the 2017 game begins in mid-November. Only full-time working media will be considered. Credentials will NOT be granted after the deadline of January 19, 2017 at 12:00pm CT.