Get game day ready for the 2024 Music City Bowl

Touchdown — the TransPerfect Music City Bowl returns to Nissan Stadium on Monday, Dec. 30.

A view of an empty stadium with dark blue and red seats on an overcast day.

Touchdown, Music City. | Photo via Music City Bowl

The stage is set for the 27th annual TransPerfect Music City Bowl. The No. 19 Missouri Tigers will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in a matchup expected to bring thousands of football fans to Nashville on Monday, Dec. 30.

The game kicks off at Nissan Stadium at 1:30 p.m. + tickets are already on sale starting from $45. If you can’t make it in-person, the game will air on ESPN.

By the numbers

The 2023 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Auburn and Maryland delivered more than touchdowns:

  • Economic impact: $23 million in direct economic impact
  • Attendance: The event drew around 50,000 attendees, with 24,363 hotel room nights booked during the bowl festivities. Nearly 70% of attendees were from out of town.
  • Daily spending: Out-of-town attendees spent an average of $242.79 per day, while local attendees spent an average of $205.74 per day.

Bonus: Bookmark this list of special events leading up to the game, including the Victory Lap 5K, an outdoor field day, and a VIP reception at Category 10.

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