Cactus Bowl: Hotel Guide
Bowl Season · Mountain America Stadium — Tempe, AZ · December
Tempe's Mill Avenue hotel-and-bar district borders the stadium, and Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is barely ten minutes away. Book a free-cancellation room the day the matchup is announced — bowl-city rates only move up from selection day.
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Quick facts
- Game Cactus Bowl
- Round Bowl Season
- Venue Mountain America Stadium
- Timing Saturday, December 26, 2026; revived Cactus Bowl name (formerly the Rate/Guaranteed Rate Bowl, relocated from Chase Field)
- Tie-ins Big 12 vs. Big Ten
FAQ
When is the Cactus Bowl?
Saturday, December 26, 2026; revived Cactus Bowl name (formerly the Rate/Guaranteed Rate Bowl, relocated from Chase Field) Exact kickoff times are announced with the matchups; hotel demand starts moving the moment the participating teams are selected in early December.
When should I book a hotel for the Cactus Bowl?
Book a refundable rate the day your team accepts the bid — fan bases get roughly three weeks' notice, and Tempe rates climb steadily from selection day to kickoff. Free-cancellation bookings let you lock today's price with no risk.