BOSTON, MA - The Wasabi Fenway Bowl, an annual college football bowl game, will return to Fenway Park on Saturday, December 26, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN, featuring teams from The American and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The annual matchup is in collaboration with ESPN Events.
The 2026 Wasabi Fenway Bowl will mark the fifth college football bowl game to be played at Fenway Park. Teams playing in the 2026 Wasabi Fenway Bowl will be determined by regular season win-loss record, geographic proximity, as well as previous appearances and matchups. Evergreen Fenway Events and ESPN Events will jointly produce the game, pending final city licensing approval, which will be televised on ESPN. Information on tickets to the game will be announced at a later date.
"We're proud to celebrate the fifth Wasabi Fenway Bowl this December and reflect on how much this event has grown since its inaugural game," said Brett Miller, Senior Director of Special Events and Executive Director of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. "Over the last five years, we've welcomed outstanding student-athletes, passionate fan bases, and unforgettable moments to Fenway Park, helping establish the Wasabi Fenway Bowl as a unique postseason destination and a cherished holiday tradition in New England. As we look ahead, we're excited to continue building on that momentum, creating new experiences for fans, strengthening our impact in the community, and showcasing the magic of college football at America's Most Beloved Ballpark."
"We're excited to bring college football back to Fenway Park for the fifth Wasabi Fenway Bowl," said Michael Welts, Chief Marketing Officer, Wasabi Technologies and member of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Executive Committee. "The game has grown tremendously over the last five years, and we're equally proud that the Wasabi Fenway Bowl continues to celebrate educators who make a lasting impact on their students and communities through the game's Honor Roll Program."
As part of Wasabi Fenway Bowl, nominations for the 2026 Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll are now open. The Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll is a charitable program that recognizes educators who go above and beyond to support their students and communities. Nominations can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. on July 7 by visiting fenwaybowl.com/honorroll.