Gasparilla Bowl vs teams to be decided at Raymond James Stadium: kickoff time, gates and getting there

Gasparilla Bowl vs teams to be decided kicks off at 2:30 pm on Fri Dec 18, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium. College football.

When do the gates open?

For Tampa Bay Buccaneers games, parking lots open 3.5 hours before kickoff, Suite and Club gates open 2.5 hours before kickoff, and general gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff. For USF Bulls home football games, gates for entry open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. (source)

How do I get to Raymond James Stadium?

Raymond James Stadium does not publish a fixed rail or bus line to the venue. A Mass Transit Drop-off area, used on a per-event basis, is located on the north side of the stadium off N. Dale Mabry Highway next to the pedestrian bridge, designated for mass transit, non-disabled drop-off, taxi drop-off and pick-up, buses, and limo staging.

What bag can I bring?

A No Bag policy is in effect for all events at Raymond James Stadium. Guests are only permitted to bring in one clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Bags within this size requirement do not have to be clear to enter the stadium. Bags larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches will not be permitted into the stadium, even if they are clear. Guests must return all other bags to their vehicles or use the storage lockers available for rent on Tom McEwen Blvd, south of the Suzuki Marine Gate.

Schedule source: Gasparilla Bowl schedule. Kickoff times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.