Go Bowling Military Bowl Airs This Saturday

The 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl is scheduled to be played on Saturday (Dec. 27) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, once again matching teams from the ACC and the American Conference as the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the East Carolina Pirates.

The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.

Proceeds benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 294-acre retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers.

The Go Bowling Military Bowl will be the first of seven college bowl games contested on Saturday, and an NFL tripleheader is set for that afternoon as well.

“The Go Bowling Military Bowl is a strike,” enthused Military Bowl Foundation President and Executive Director Steve Beck. “It’s a great way to celebrate two of America’s favorite pastimes — college football and bowling — while showing support for the brave men and women who serve our great country.”

Supporting active-duty and veteran service members has long been a cause for the bowling community, as evidenced by BVL’s fundraising efforts that now top $1 million annually.

“The Military Bowl is one of the most meaningful events on our calendar because it brings together everything our sport stands for — community, camaraderie and support for one another,” said BPAA President Tyler Herreman. “It’s a privilege for the bowling industry to honor the service and sacrifice of our military veterans and their families. This event gives us the chance to celebrate them, to give back in a tangible way and to showcase how bowling can create connections that last well beyond the lanes.”

The Military Bowl game will be the culmination of Bowl Week, with the teams staying, practicing and experiencing events in Washington, D.C., while their fans enjoy Military Bowl Eve and game day in Annapolis, highlighted by the Military Bowl Parade featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales and honoring the nation’s Medal of Honor recipients.

“The Military Bowl aligns perfectly with Strike Ten Entertainment’s mission,” said STE President John Harbuck. “Supporting service members has always been at the heart of the bowling community. Through longstanding efforts like BVL, our industry has shown a deep commitment to veterans, and the Military Bowl Foundation’s work, especially with programs like Patriot Point, creates a natural partnership that truly reflects our values. Together, we’re able to honor and uplift those who have served.”