Pop-Tarts Bowl: Hotel Guide

Bowl Season · Camping World Stadium — Orlando, FL · December

Orlando's holiday-week theme-park crowds inflate rates, so downtown hotels near Camping World Stadium are often better value than the I-Drive resorts. Book a free-cancellation room the day the matchup is announced — bowl-city rates only move up from selection day.

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FAQ

When is the Pop-Tarts Bowl?

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 Exact kickoff times are announced with the matchups; hotel demand starts moving the moment the participating teams are selected in early December.

When should I book a hotel for the Pop-Tarts Bowl?

Book a refundable rate the day your team accepts the bid — fan bases get roughly three weeks' notice, and Orlando rates climb steadily from selection day to kickoff. Free-cancellation bookings let you lock today's price with no risk.