Fiesta Bowl

06/04/2026

ICYMI 🏈🌵 The has entered an exciting next chapter of its history with the unveiling of a new name, logo, venue and TV network on Wednesday.

College football’s only postseason game between the Big Ten & Big 12 will be played on Saturday, Dec. 26, as part of ABC Saturday Night Football, and hosted at ’s Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

06/03/2026

It’s official!

🏈🌵 The Cactus Bowl — college football’s only postseason game between the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences — enters an exciting next chapter of its history in Arizona, with a new name, new logo, new venue, new TV network and enhanced fan experience!

Founded in 1989 as the Copper Bowl in Tucson, the Cactus Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 26, as part of ABC Saturday Night Football, and hosted at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ, for the first time since 2015.

Fiesta Sports Foundation operates the Cactus Bowl as part of its year-round slate of programming in the areas of youth, sports and education.

Read more: CactusBowl.com

06/03/2026

TODAY 🌵

06/02/2026

A Fiesta Bowl connection on college football’s biggest cover! 🎮🌵🏈

Congratulations to RB Kewan Lacy and WR Malachi Toney, who are both featured on the 27 cover, after competing in the Semifinal at the earlier this year.

06/01/2026

Something BIG is coming

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the 25 Arizona students awarded the 2025-26 Empowering Diversity Scholarship presented by Fiesta Sports Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. 🙌

Together, this year’s recipients received $92,500 in scholarships and support services as they continue pursuing their educational and career goals across Arizona.

For a full list of winners and more information on the Empowering Diversity Scholarship, visit https://www.fiestasportsfoundation.org/news/2025/5/27/community-fiesta-sports-foundation-and-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-arizona-select-25-arizonans-for-2025-26-empowering-diversity-scholarship.aspx

05/18/2026

A look back at history in the making. 🏈🌵

Last month, the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by brought together some of the nation’s top collegiate women’s flag football programs right here in Arizona, showcasing the incredible growth and bright future of the sport.

05/14/2026

Football Feature: The Smith sisters' journey from Hamilton High School to Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by Oakley

When the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by Oakley kicked off at Arizona State University this spring, it represented something bigger than a tournament for a pair of players on the hosting ASU Women's Club Flag Football team.

05/11/2026

To conclude Teacher Appreciation Week on Friday, the Fiesta Sports Foundation team hosted a “Coffee on Us” event at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School in the Laveen Elementary School District for their teachers! ☕🍎

Teachers and staff were treated to complimentary coffee and tea as a small thank you for the incredible impact they make every day in the classroom. In addition to the morning pick-me-up, Cash Elementary also received a $5,000 donation to support school initiatives and student success. ❤️📚

05/08/2026

As Teacher Appreciation Week continues, the Fiesta Sports Foundation is proud to support the incredible teachers and staff at Miami Junior-Senior High School with lunch and a $10,000 donation to aid ongoing recovery efforts following last year’s historic flooding. 🧡

After months of challenges and rebuilding, Miami Junior-Senior High has recently reopened its doors, thanks to the resilience and dedication of the educators who never stopped showing up for their students.

This week especially, we are honored to recognize and give back to the teachers and staff who have continued to serve their students and community through it all. Thank you for the impact you make every single day. 📚👏