The 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl promises to be one of the most thrilling matchups in recent college football history. Set for January 2, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, this College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinal will see the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs take on the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
This isn’t the first time Notre Dame and Georgia have met on the Sugar Bowl stage. Their storied rivalry includes a memorable clash in the 1981 Sugar Bowl, where Georgia secured a national championship with a 17-10 victory.
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Who is playing in the Sugar Bowl 2025?
The University of Notre Dame will face the University of Georgia in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The upcoming game will be Georgia’s 12th appearance in the Sugar Bowl, with a current record of 5-6. Notre Dame, making its fifth appearance and first since 2007, holds a 2-2 Sugar Bowl record.
Georgia earned its No. 2 seed after a dramatic 22-19 overtime victory against Texas in the SEC Championship. Under head coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have established themselves as a powerhouse, posting 30 seasons with double-digit victories and maintaining an all-time bowl record of 38-21-3. This will be their 63rd bowl appearance and their eighth under Smart‘s leadership.
Notre Dame, led by head coach Marcus Freeman, advanced to the Sugar Bowl by defeating No. 10 Indiana 27-17 in the first round of the CFP. The Fighting Irish achieved their 24th season with at least 10 wins, showcasing Freeman‘s impressive leadership in his third year. Freeman, at just 38 years old, will be the youngest Sugar Bowl coach since Jackie Sherrill led Pittsburgh in 1982.
Sugar Bowl postponed
The game was originally scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. CT) on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. However, it was decided to postponed following the vehicle attack that killed 10 people during New Year’s Eve celebrations on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
When is the Sugar Bowl 2025?
The CFP quarterfinal is now scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. CT) on Tuesday, January 2, 2025.
Where is the Sugar Bowl 2025?
The Sugar Bowl will host this quarterfinal at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
How to get tickets for the Sugar Bowl 2025?
The Sugar Bowl is officially sold out, but fans can explore verified resale options. Prices vary depending on the site and the seller, but the cheapest ones can be found starting at $119
Sugar Bowl Parade
The Sugar Bowl Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with a 2 p.m. start time.
Where to watch the Sugar Bowl 2025?
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, making it accessible to viewers across the nation. Fans without cable can still catch the action through various streaming platforms that carry ESPN, including Fubo, which offers a live-streaming option. This ensures you can watch the game whether you’re at home, on the go, or hosting a New Year’s Day watch party.
Sugar Bowl Prize Money 2025
The eight teams that reach the CFP quarterfinals will each receive $4 million. But that’s not all. Each team that enters the CFP has already received an additional $4 million for reaching this stage.
Sugar Bowl Trophy
The silver sugar bowl was crafted in London in 1830 during the reign of King George IV and bears hallmark engravings of the period.
Sugar Bowl Winners
Since its debut in 1935, the bowl has seen many of college football’s greatest teams and players. Notably, it has a strong SEC connection, hosting a team from the conference almost every year from 1950 to 1995. In recent years, the Sugar Bowl has become a key part of the College Football Playoff rotation.