Cotton Bowl

Cotton Bowl

ON-SITE INFO

Welcome to the official Cincinnati Bearcats Cotton Bowl Tour! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package, including game day information. If you need more information regarding the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, please click here.

December 29th

10:00 am – 6:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS

The Bearcats Fan Travel Hospitality Desk will be staffed in the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center Tour Lobby Area, to the left of the main entrance. Please plan to stop by to pick up your tour materials and credentials.


11:00 am – 4:00 pm | UC FOUNDATION HOSPITALITY SUITE

Stop by Gaylord Ballrooms 1-3 to grab a snack, connect with fellow Bearcats, and pick up a commemorative Cotton Bowl credential. 


6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | BEARCATS FAN TRAVEL WELCOME RECEPTION

Join us for a welcome reception with hors d’oeuvres and drinks to mingle with fellow travelers on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center Pre-Function area. When you cross the Convention Center Bridge, Bearcats Fan Travel Hospitality Staff will guide you with signs to the Welcome Event on the 3rd Floor of the Convention Center Pre-Function Area.

December 30th

Morning | BREAKFAST

Breakfast vouchers will be provided at check-in to use at any hotel dining options.


10:00 am – 4:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS

The Bearcats Fan Travel Hospitality Desk will be staffed in the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center Tour Lobby Area to the left of the main entrance.


11:00 am – 4:00 pm | UC FOUNDATION HOSPITALITY SUITE

Stop by Gaylord Ballrooms 1-3 to grab a snack, connect with fellow Bearcats, and pick up a commemorative Cotton Bowl credential. 

December 31stGame Day!

8:30 am – 10:00 am | BREAKFAST

Game day breakfast at Zeppole.


10:45 am | MOTOR COACH DEPARTURE

Motor coaches depart for AT&T Stadium. Please meet in the Tour Lobby Area by 10:30 am.


12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | UC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PREGAME EVENTS

Please Note: This event was NOT included in all tour packages. Registration for pregame events was done separately through the UC Alumni Association. For those that registered or purchased UC Alumni Association Pregame Events, additional information regarding admission will be sent by the alumni association this week.


2:30 pm | KICKOFF – GO BEARCATS!

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, A College Football Playoff Semi-Final:

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide


45 Minutes Post-Game | MOTOR COACH DEPARTURE

No later than 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game, motor coaches will depart for your hotel. Exit near Gate J and look for the Official Bearcats Fan Travel Tour signs on the way to Lot 15. A game day itinerary will be available at the Hospitality Desk. If you feel lost or can’t find the buses, please contact your on-site staff.

January 1st

11:00 am | HOTEL CHECK-OUT TIME

Please settle any incidentals at the front desk.

GAME DAY MAP


AT&T Stadium Policies

In an effort to enhance public safety, AT&T Stadium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the stadium. CLICK HERE for more information on permitted bags.

For a diagram of the Optum Hall of Fame Level at AT&T Stadium, where UC Alumni Association Pregame Events will take place, please CLICK HERE.


On-Site Staff Information

On-Site Staff Cell Phone Affiliation
Grace Moery 202-302-5168 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Lynn Chien 636-236-5644 Sports & Entertainment Travel

Grace Moery

Sports & Entertainment Travel

202-302-5168

Lynn Chien

Sports & Entertainment Travel

636-236-5644