President Parker pleased to announce TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl to take place January 1st at Legion Field

Birmingham will be kicking off the New Year in a big way on January 1st, 2021 — The 15th annual TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl will be played at historic Legion Field at 11 a.m. and will be aired on ESPN2.

“We are honored to be among just a handful of bowl games that are playing on New Year’s Day,” said Mark Meadows, executive director. “We look forward to celebrating our 15th year while showcasing the City of Birmingham to a national television audience.”

Council President William Parker said, “Over the years this event has had an economic impact of over $151 million in our city. We’re going to work with our partners to make sure social distancing and safety guidelines are in place for the game so we can have fun while staying safe.”

More information about related events and programing will be made available in the weeks to come.