The game date for the 2012 Valero Alamo Bowl will be announced in April. The Valero Alamo Bowl is typically played in a late December time slot.

Doors open two hours prior to kick-off for the Valero Alamo Bowl.

Please refer to your game ticket for the most convenient entry into the Alamodome based on your seating assignment. However, your ticket allows you enter into any gate.

There are eight ATMs at the Alamodome. On the plaza level they are located on the East and West side as well as in the Northeast and Northwest corners. On the club level, ATMs are located in the Northeast and Northwest corners. On the upper level and field level, an ATM is located on the North end.  A majority of the concession stands in the Alamodome take credit cards. Generally, all of the permanent stands take credit cards while the portable ones do not.

Outside of the Alamodome, the closest ATM is located one block north of the Alamodome next to the main entrance of Sunset Station by their Box Office.

In accordance with Alamodome security guidelines, bags 12" x 12" x 12" or smaller will be permitted after a thorough inspection by stadium security staff. Fans that need to bring a diaper bag, when accompained by a baby or infant will be subject to the same inspection procedures. Fans should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by security staff to shift and possibly remove the contents. Backpacks, duffel bags or any bag larger than 12" x 12" x 12" will be denied access inside the Alamodome and fans will be asked to return them to their vehicle. Patrons are asked to remove any decorative masks upon entering the facility for the game. There are no lockers outside of the stadium to store items nor can any items be held by staff members. All items left unattended outside the stadium will be disposed of by stadium staff.

Prohibited items include (but are not limited to): weapons, knives, explosives, fireworks, strollers, laser lights, sticks, coolers, bottles, drinks, food or noisemakers.

Still cameras are allowed (but cannot have professional lenses or large carrying cases). A professional lens is defined as a lens that extends more than five inches (5") from the body of the camera. Binoculars are also allowed, but camcorders are not.

No, there is no overnight parking at the Alamodome.

For game day RV parking permits (if available), call 210-704-6387.

The lots will open for vehicles with parking permits at 10 a.m. on game day for the Valero Alamo Bowl.

To search for RV Parking options in San Antonio: http://www.rvparking.com/TX/San-Antonio

VIA Metropolitan Transit will operate special event park and ride service to the Valero Alamo Bowl. Park & Ride is available with free parking for VIA riders (must purchase VIA fare). Locations offer lighted and secured parking. Bus service and token purchase from the Park & Ride locations to the Alamodome will start 3 hours prior to kick off. Return service will be available every 30 minutes throughout the game and will run for 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Tokens will be sold at the Park & Ride locations, Full Fare is $2.50 each way and Half Fare is $1.25 each way. View the Directions and Parking section for more details.

Video cameras and flash cameras are allowed in the Alamodome provided the cameras do not have professional lenses extending over five inches. If you are interested in a video of the university band performances, please contact the university band director. If you are interested in purchasing a video of the high school bands performance, please contact Bowl Games of America at 1-888-242-7597.

ESPN controls the game broadcast and does not typically make a video of the game available for purchase. If you are interested in a video of the university band performances, please contact that school's university band director. If you are interested in purchasing a video of the high school bands performance, please contact Bowl Games of America at 1-888-242-7597.

The Alamodome does not allow outside food and beverages to be brought into the facility. Tailgating is allowed in the Alamodome parking lots with the appropriate parking pass. Lot B is the main tailgating lot.

Once you enter the Alamodome for the game, the Dome does not allow you to re-enter the facility if you leave it. In other words, no in-and-outs. Thus, if you want to spend time at the pregame activities at Sunset Station, please do so before you go into the Alamodome. Ushers do, however, man four sections on the lower level where fans can exit the building into secure areas to smoke. These sections in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest are outside of Sections 106/107, 117/118, 128/129 and 139/140.

The Alamodome is a non-smoking facility. However, ushers man four sections on the lower level where fans can exit the building into secure areas to smoke. These sections in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest are outside of Sections 106/107, 117/118, 128/129 and 139/140. Beer is sold at the game through the end of the third quarter. Wine and liquor is available on Club Level and in the Suites.

There are family restrooms on the mezzanine level next to the elevator on the Northside (behind row 36 of section 101) and on the Southside (behind row 36 of Section 123). Most men's and women's restrooms throughout the facility have changing tables.

Beer and wine are for sale on all levels of the Alamodome for the Valero Alamo Bowl. On the Club Level (the 200 Level) liquor is also sold in the Skyline Lounge and select concession stands. The Club Level is open to anyone with a tickets, but the Alamodome's liquor license for the club level prohibits alcoholic drinks from leaving or entering this level. Thus you cannot pruchase a beer on the lower or club level and enter the club level with it.

All alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter.

With average crowds of 60,000 and limited on-site parking, fans are encouraged to utilize the parking garages and surface lots in downtown San Antonio (northwest of the Alamodome). There are numerous lots off of Houston and Commerce Streets around The Alamo and the Marriott Rivercenter as well as north of Sunset Station.

VIA Metropolitan Transit will operate special event park and ride service to the Valero Alamo Bowl. Park & Ride is available with free parking for VIA riders (must purchase VIA fare). Locations offer lighted and secured parking. Bus service and token purchase from the Park & Ride locations to the Alamodome will start 3 hours prior to kick off. Return service will be available every 30 minutes throughout the game and will run for 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Tokens will be sold at the Park & Ride locations, Full Fare is $2.50 each way and Half Fare is $1.25 each way. View the Directions and Parking section for more details.

Visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/parkdtops.asp for list of downtown Parking Garage and Surface Lot parking options. Your best option is to approach the Alamodome west of downtown and park as close to the facility as possible rather than trying to drive to Alamodome and then work your way back.

All Alamodome parking lots are currently at capacity for the Valero Alamo Bowl.  

No, there is no overnight parking at the Alamodome.

For game day RV parking permits (if available), call 210-704-6387.

The lots will open for vehicles with parking permits at 10 a.m. on game day for the Valero Alamo Bowl.

To search for RV Parking options in San Antonio: http://www.rvparking.com/TX/San-Antonio

There are permanent handicap parking spaces in Lot A of the Alamodome. This lot is on the south side of the building off of the Cesar Chavez and Highway 281 northbound access road and is available free of charge on a first-come, first served basis. Alamodome parking lots open at 10 a.m. and on an average game, these spaces will be full by Noon. Besides these limited handicap parking spaces, onsite parking for the game is not available to purchase. Handicapped fans without a parking pass can be dropped off in Lot B.

All onsite parking is permit only. Please check the back of your parking pass for complete directions on how to get to your designated parking Lot or visit the Directions and Parking section for more details.

 If you are coming down I-35 South to the game, here are three options:

1) Exit N. New Braunfels and head south (left) toward the lots north of the Alamodome (approx 2 miles). 

2) Take 281/37 South, the most direct route to downtown/Alamodome, and exit Brooklyn or Houston, but be prepared for congestion around kickoff (8 pm). 

3) Stay on I-35 South and go around downtown and exit Cesar Chavez/Downtown. You are 2 miles from the Alamodome so continue heading west to find available parking and/or yellow route stops. 

Tailgating is permitted in the Alamodome Lots with a valid Alamodome parking pass. Lot B is the main tailgating lot. Vehicles without an Alamodome parking pass will not be allowed into the parking lot. All parking lots will open at 10 a.m. and remain open 1 hour after the end of the game.

There are currently no Alamodome parking permits available for purchase.

-- Patrons who purchased 2 or more parking spaces and want them to be contiguous should arrive early. Blocking off or saving parking spaces is not permitted.

-- Tailgating is restricted to the space in front or behind your vehicle. Blocking the driving lane is not permitted.

-- Roadways, aisles and other parking spaces must be kept free of tailgating equipment to allow for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

-- Glass containers are not permitted.

-- Grills with charcoal, wood and propane are permitted.

-- A fire extinguisher must accompany each group using a cooking appliance and a person knowledgeable in its operation must constantly attend to the appliance when hot.

-- No outside food or beverages allowed inside the Alamodome.

-- Seperate containers for hot coals and trash are located in Lot B & C.

-- Portable restroom facilities are located in Lot B & C.

-- Parking lots will be patrolled. All violations are subject to ticketing and removal from the parking lot.

The game following the 2011 college football regular season will match-up the Washington Huskies and the Baylor Bears.

Baylor will be the home team for 2011. The home team is on the West side. Washington will be on the East side.

Washington will be the visiting team for 2011. The visiting team is on the East side (same side as the Press Box). Baylor will be on the West.

Baylor - dark jersey 
Washington - light jersey

Washington - Section 103 
Baylor - Section 125

Most events are open to the public with some requiring a ticket purchase. Visit the Events section for more details.

Souvenirs will be available at the Marriott Rivercenter and Hyatt Regency hotels two days prior to the game. On game day you can purchase merchandise in the Fan Zone at Sunset Station and in the Alamodome. 

The participating teams will open their Player-Guest and Will Call windows on game day at the South West Box Office (Baylor) and South East Box Office (Washington) of the Alamodome.

Tickets go on sale through the Valero Alamo Bowl website in August.  They will be available at  www.ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets after the teams are announced the first weekend of December.

Because the bowl has been selling option seats since July 1992, each year the availability of lower level locations decreases. To acquire the best seat possible and have the best opportunity to purchase a ticket, football fans should purchase tickets in advance of the team announcement through the bowls Season Ticket Option Holder plan.

Option holder tickets can be purchased on the Valero Alamo Bowl Web site each year until the teams are announced (or if an announcement is pending). The tickets sold on the bowl website prior to team announcement are season "option" tickets which means the buyer has the option to renew the same seats (and upgrade when better seats are available) every year.

Yes, online renewals will be available each year. Your seat locations will remain the same and you will be renewed. If you have any questions about your renewal, please call (210) 226-2695.

The lower level (the 100 level) has 35 rows. When you enter through the plaza level, you enter on row 19. The club level hangs over rows 28-35 on the lower level. The club level (the 200 level) has six rows of permanent seating along the northside (rows 1-6) and an additional four rows (rows 7-10) of folding chairs on the southside. The upper level (the 300 level) has 28 rows.

Generally speaking most sections on all levels have 24 seats in each row, but it does vary. The seats are numbered 1-24 from left-to-right when you are looking into the stands from the field.

All game tickets ordered through the Valero Alamo Bowl by September 1 will receive a commemorative ticket that will be mailed out in November. Please call our office at (210) 226-2695 if you do not receive game tickets by early December. Tickets ordered through the bowl office after September 1 will be processed and mailed within 7-10 business days. For tickets ordered through Ticketmaster or the university, please refer to their policies.

Everyone entering the stadium must have a ticket. This change was implmeneted in March 2006 based on feedback from Valero Alamo Bowl option ticket holders mainly because in a soldout Alamodome there is little room for lap children and the noise levels are very high. The Alamo Bowl Box Office will try and accomodate requests to relocate people so everyone can be together or a single SRO ticket can be purchased if needed.

All Season Ticket Option Holders purchased through the bowl prior to September 1 will automatically receive souvenir tickets. These tickets will be sent directly from the ticket printer in November. Option Holder tickets purchased after September 1 will be processed and mailed in 7 to 10 working days and are not guaranteed to be on souvenir stock.

The bowl offers a package of priority seating to all the bowl events including the bowl game through a corporate membership. For more information, please see our Corporate Membership or call Rick Hill at (210) 704-6388.

Tickets are available through the Valero Alamo Bowl website or through Ticketmaster's website and outlets. Tickets can also be purchased through the Alamodome Southwest Box Office Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bowl option holders are sent a renewal mailing in the first quarter of each year. On average, the bowl ticket office is able to move a few hundred accounts to better locations. First and second year option holders who are sitting outside the 20 yard lines have the greatest chance of receiving an upgrade. Ticket holders inside the 20 yard lines on the club and lower levels will have difficulty upgrading (especially those with more than two seats) since existing ticket holders in these prime locations rarely give up their seats.

All ticket option holders will be notified of the upgrade/relocation process in April/May of each year. 

All ticket orders through the bowl office before September 1 will receive a commemorative, souvenir-style ticket. Based on the heavy demand for this year's game, the bowl will not have any commemorative tickets available for souvenirs after the game.

Visit the Valero Alamo Bowl Travel Specials section to find discounts and more information from our Travel Partners such as American Airlines and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.