Cricket Celebration Bowl

Cricket Celebration Bowl, a Football Tradition in Atlanta

When: Dec. 14, 2024
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Each December, Cricket Celebration Bowl kicks off the college football bowl season in Atlanta with the champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) pitted against the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). 

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates the bowl game and has partnered with the Atlanta Falcons and 100 Black Men of Atlanta to present this season opening bowl game in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The “100” produce many of the game’s ancillary community events – continuing their tradition of providing support and improving the quality of life for African Americans in the Atlanta community. 

Cricket Celebration Bowl is a memorable event for all that attend, as two of the finest historically black college football teams battle for victory on the gridiron. This bowl game is special to many not only because of the action on the field, but also because of the benefits and exposure it provides each participating school and corresponding conferences. Celebrating the traditions, legacy and values of HBCUs along with the winning combination of action-packed football and the economic impact for the city of Atlanta make attending Cricket Celebration Bowl a must for any sports fan. 

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Know Before You Go

Where is the Cricket Celebration Bowl played?

The Cricket Celebration Bowl is played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, on the northwest corner of the Northside Drive and Martin Luther King Boulevard intersection.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Contact Info:  
1 AMB Dr NW  
Atlanta, Ga. 30313  
(470) 341-5000 

General Inquiries:
For general information or comments, please email [email protected]

What’s the best way to get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Cricket Celebration Bowl?

Atlanta’s public transit system, MARTA, is the most convenient way to get to the game. MARTA trains run every 15 to 20 minutes. The “GWCC/CNN Center” station located on the green and blue lines is the closest MARTA station to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Use our Marta guide for more information.