ATLANTA – The 57th Annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl begins at 1:00 p.m. ET on New Year’s Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. Here’s everything you need to know, including interesting things happening before the game, how to get to the game, when the game starts and where to watch the game if you don’t have tickets.

Who is playing?

The No. 4 seed Arizona State Sun Devils will face the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns in the first-ever College Football Playoff quarterfinal game of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

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Where is it?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta

When is it?

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Kick-off time: 1 p.m
Gates open: 11 a.m

Can I still get tickets?

The game is sold out, but tickets are available on the secondary market through Ticketmaster.

How to get to the stadium

MARTA:
MARTA offers the easiest route to the stadium. Train service runs every 15 to 20 minutes, with the GWCC/CNN Center station on the Green and Blue Lines closest to the stadium.

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Carpool:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Lyft to create a designated drop-off and pickup location on Northside Drive in front of the Georgia World Congress Center Building C.

• Fans exiting Gate 1 should follow signs on the Northside Drive sidewalk to GWCC Building C.
• Fans exiting Gates 2, 3 and 4 can use the escalator near the Home Depot Backyard to get to the Gate 1 plaza and follow the signs from there.

Other ride-sharing vehicles, including limousines and buses, can also use this area.

Park:
For parking information, please visit Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl’s official Parking and Transportation page.

Will there be tailgating?

Tailgating is only permitted in the Home Depot Backyard and Marshalling Yard Lot. All activities must end 30 minutes after kick-off.

Here’s how to watch the game at home

The game will be broadcast on ESPN and will be available on streaming services that carry ESPN or through the ESPN app.

Pre-game events

Fan evening in the aquarium

When: December 31st, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m
Where: Georgia Aquarium
Enjoy a small pep rally with team cheerleaders and mascots. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Tickets: Starting at $36.99
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FanFest presented by Lions Club International

When: January 1st from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m
Where: Georgia World Congress Center
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Game day tailgate party

When: January 1st 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Where: 547 Mitchell Street SW, Lot 547
This tailgate features heated tents, an LED video wall, live entertainment, games, food and a premium bar.
Tickets: From $75 (non-refundable)
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Other display options

Top Draft at the Omni Atlanta Hotel in Centennial Park

Enjoy big screens, craft cocktails, draft beers and shareable plates. For overnight stays, the new College Football Suite offers proximity to the stadium.
Learn more

Watch Party with Texas Exes Atlanta Chapter

Where: Red Pepper Taqueria, 4555 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody
Support the Texas Longhorns at this free watch party hosted by the Texas Exes.
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