The South Carolina Gamecocks and Illinois Fighting Illini will square off in this season’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
This year’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl will be held on Tuesday, December 31 at Downtown Orlando's Camping World Stadium and broadcast live on ABC. The bowl hosts the top Big Ten and SEC teams from outside the CFP series of bowls.
Ahead of the match-up you can gather with your team for the official pep rally at Pointe Orlando on International Drive. The band, cheerleaders, and mascots from the participating team will perform and the head coach will make a special appearance to fire up the crowd before game day!
Fighting Illini Football: 4 pm.
Gamecock Football: 4:45 pm.
Parking:
Parking will be available in the Pointe Orlando garage, parking tickets can be validated with food or drink purchase around The Pointe.
Rideshare:
Rideshare is also readily available in Orlando and if you are staying along I-Drive jump on the trolley for the easiest way to get to all the festivities.
Trolley passes can be purchased at your hotel. Details and map: https://www.idrivedistrict.com/i-ride-trolley/
Private Party Space
Private Party Space is available for your group before, during and after the pep rally! Visit https://pointeorlando.com/plan-your-event/ and click "Request RFP".
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