Rate Bowl rebranded as Cactus Bowl, moves to Mountain America Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Rate Bowl has been renamed the Cactus Bowl and will be played at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe starting in 2026. This change returns the game to its previous name and venue, having been known as the Cactus Bowl from 2014-17 and previously held in Tempe from 2006-15. Arizona State University welcomes the move, emphasizing that it enhances opportunities for community engagement and tourism. The Cactus Bowl is scheduled for December 26, 2026, featuring teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 and broadcast as part of ABC Saturday Night Football.
- •Cactus Bowl will take place at Mountain America Stadium starting in 2026.
- •The game was formerly known as the Cactus Bowl from 2014-17.
- •Arizona State University supports the move, citing community benefits.
- •The Cactus Bowl will feature teams from the Big Ten and Big 12.
- •The game is scheduled for December 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. MST.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rate Bowl is now Cactus Bowl, and it's moving out of Chase Field
"There is a new name for the Rate Bowl and it will be played in a new stadium in 2026.
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