The Panini Senior Bowl kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Tickets, free Fan Fest, parking lots, shuttles, rules.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Senior Bowl’s own site, seniorbowl.com, and its game central page.

The Panini Senior Bowl kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the University of South Alabama campus. The college all-star game for top seniors is, in its own words, “the official first step in the NFL Draft process.” The first game was played in 1950, Mobile has hosted it for more than seven decades, and organizers call it the longest continually running all-star game in football. Tickets are on sale at seniorbowl.com/tickets.

Know before you go

  • Game: Sat. Jan. 30, 2027, kickoff 1:30 p.m. CT
  • Fan Fest: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, southwest lawn of the stadium
  • TV: NFL Network. Radio: Fox Sports Pensacola 101.1 FM and 1450 AM
  • Tickets: South Alabama Ticket Office, 251-461-1872, or srbowl@seniorbowl.com
  • Parking lots open: 8 a.m. game day

Tickets

Tickets for the 2027 game are on sale, according to the Senior Bowl’s ticket page. It sells:

  • game tickets online, or by phone through the South Alabama Ticket Office at 251-461-1872
  • a family four-pack: four general admission tickets with a free parking pass, a limited-time offer
  • premium seats, and more seats through its official resale partner

The American team is the home side, in sections 104-111 and 204-211. The National team is the away side, in sections 122-129 and 222-229. The stadium ticket office, between Gates 2 and 3, opens two hours before kickoff.

Game day schedule

Time What
8 a.m. Parking lots open; tailgating starts
10:30 a.m. Fan Fest opens, southwest lawn
11 a.m. “Path to the Draft” team walk through Fan Fest
11:30 a.m. Stadium ticket office opens
1:30 p.m. Kickoff

From the Senior Bowl’s game central page. Fan Fest has food, inflatables and yard games, and fans can high-five players as they walk in.

The Senior Bowl also holds a week of events around Mobile before the game. Its game week page said “updates coming soon” as of Oct. 17.

Parking and shuttles

All parking is on the South Alabama campus. Entry points are numbered 1 to 9 on blue signs. A prepaid pass lists your entry point; drivers who use the wrong one are turned around.

  • Buying parking on game day: only at entry points 6, 8 and 9, off University Boulevard.
  • Red lots (entry 1, John Counts Drive, and entry 2, Stadium Drive) are presold. RV spaces must be bought before game day at 251-461-1872.
  • Blue lots: entry 3 (Jaguar Boulevard), 4 (Mitchell Center Drive), 5 (Student Services Drive), 6 (USA South Drive), 8 (USA North Drive) and 9 (Research Park).
  • ADA parking: Lot 201 at entry 2, Stadium Drive, for $25 with a placard. Reserve at 251-461-1872. Golf carts carry fans to any gate and back after the game from Gate 3.
  • Shuttles: 15 shuttles run through the blue lots from 8 a.m., with pickups at Lot 901/902, Lot 804 and the Bell Tower on USA South Drive.
  • Rideshare and taxis cannot come onto campus. Drop-off and pickup is at Bebo’s Car Wash, 6377 Old Shell Road, a short walk from the stadium.
  • Bikes: a rack is on the north side of the Athletics Administration Building in Lot 311.

Tailgating

The game follows South Alabama’s tailgating policy, the Senior Bowl says. Setups may start at 5 p.m. the day before, first come, first served. Tailgating runs from 8 a.m. until two hours after the game. RVs may arrive at 5 p.m. the day before and must leave by noon the next day. No glass and no open fires.

Stadium rules

  • Rain or shine. Umbrellas are not allowed; bring a light poncho.
  • No pets except guide and assistance dogs.
  • Every fan is searched at the gate.
  • Handheld signs and flags are allowed if they are not commercial, political or offensive, and not on a pole.
  • No smoking or vaping anywhere in the stadium.
  • There is no public Wi-Fi in the stadium.
  • First aid is on the east and west concourses at sections 110 and 128. Lost and found is at the customer service tent at the south end, near entry 2.

More winter events are on things to do in Mobile this month. Mardi Gras parades start the week before the game; see our Mobile Mardi Gras guide.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Senior Bowl?

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. Kickoff is 1:30 p.m. CT at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the University of South Alabama campus in Mobile, and the game airs on NFL Network.

How do I buy Senior Bowl tickets?

Tickets for the 2027 game are on sale at seniorbowl.com/tickets or through the South Alabama Ticket Office at 251-461-1872. The Senior Bowl also sells a family four-pack with a free parking pass, premium seats and resale seats through its partner.

Where do I park for the Senior Bowl?

On the South Alabama campus. Lots open at 8 a.m. on game day. Game-day parking is sold only at entry points 6, 8 and 9 off University Boulevard; prepaid passes list the entry point to use.

Is the Senior Bowl Fan Fest free?

Yes. Fan Fest runs 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the southwest lawn of Hancock Whitney Stadium with food, inflatables and yard games. Players walk through it into the stadium at 11 a.m.

Can I bring an umbrella to the Senior Bowl?

No. Umbrellas are not allowed in Hancock Whitney Stadium. Events go on rain or shine, so the stadium suggests a light poncho.