Participating teams will be announced on December 6th, 2026.

StaffDNA Cure Bowl Week is held at Universal Orlando Resort. For a full events schedule, please see here: https://www.curebowl.com/bowl-week-events/

The kickoff for the StaffDNA Cure Bowl will be Tuesday, December 22nd at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN.

StaffDNA Cure Bowl teams stay on-site at Universal Orlando Resort, and Renaissance Orlando Sea World.

No, your game ticket is only valid for one entry. Entering, leaving, and then attempting to re-enter the stadium is prohibited and strictly enforced.

There will not be a meet and greet between fans and players. Locker Rooms are off-limits to everyone other than team officials and their appointed representatives.

Service animals are animals individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Guests with disabilities are welcome to bring their service animals inside the stadium. Service animals may not use additional seats unless a ticket has been purchased for the adjacent seat.

To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite patron entry to Acrisure Bounce House, a ‘clear bag’ policy will be implemented at the Cure Bowl. This policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the stadium.​

We highly discourage patrons from bringing any type of bags and have outlined the types of permissible bags.

Patrons may bring one of following clear bags and one small bag per person inside the stadium:

• Clear bags with logos or writing no larger than 4.6″ x 3.4″ and only on one side:
  • Clear Tote: No larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12”.
  • Plastic Storage Bag: One gallon, re-sealable, clear
• Small clutch or purse not exceeding 4.5″ x 6.5″.

Prohibited bags & items include, but are not limited to:

• Personal Seatbacks
• Diaper Bags
• Fanny Packs
• Coolers
• Computer Bags
• Camera Bags
• Binocular Cases
• Luggage of Any Kind
• Large Purses
• Briefcases
• Backpacks
• Drawstring Bags
• Umbrellas
• Reusable Grocery Totes
• Tripods
• Selfie Sticks

Fans carrying bags that do not comply with the Clear Bag Policy will be asked to return their bags to their vehicle and transfer their belongings to an approved clear plastic bag before entering the venue.

An exception will be made for bags containing medically necessary items after proper inspection at the point of entry.

No. Small clutch purses not exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” are permitted.

An exception will be made for bags containing medically necessary items after proper inspection at the point of entry.

Arrive early, have your ticket downloaded to your phone before you get to the stadium, and review the clear bag policy, along with FAQs in regards to security screenings

Tickets can be purchased at the box office on game day, as well as online at www.curebowl.com/tickets

All children that have reached their second birthday by the date of the event must have a ticket for entry.

Parking information is available at www.curebowl.com/parking

Gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards are accepted at concession stands.

Cameras with detachable lenses and/or lenses 3 in. or longer are not permitted in the stadium. Prior to your arrival, please check the event detail page within this website to see event specific camera policy information.

Prohibited bags & items include, but are not limited to:

• Personal Seatbacks
• Diaper Bags
• Fanny Packs
• Coolers
• Computer Bags
• Camera Bags
• Binocular Cases
• Luggage of Any Kind
• Large Purses
• Briefcases
• Backpacks
• Drawstring Bags
• Umbrellas
• Reusable Grocery Totes
• Tripods
• Selfie Sticks

Yes. The 2026 StaffDNA Cure Bowl will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.