Media guides (teams, conferences and Valero Alamo Bowl), flip card, and team game notes are linked on the Valero Alamo Bowl Dropbox along with logos, photos, audio, video, guides, and transcripts
Valero Alamo Bowl Media Guide
Valero Alamo Bowl Flip Card
For any issues accessing the Dropbox or requests for other assets, please contact Jason Stringer (jasons@alamobowl.com) or 573-999-3772.
2025 Valero Alamo Bowl Schedule
(as of December 30, 2025)
Sunday, December 7
3:00 p.m. –Teams Announced
[Social Posts] | [Release]
3:30 p.m. – Valero Alamo Bowl Team Announcement Party and Head Coaches Welcome
Site: Alamodome
Join us as we reveal the 2025 matchup, featuring a special welcome from Big 12 and Pac-12 representatives, including current and former Pac-12 head coaches.
[Photos & Videos]
4:00 p.m. – Head Coaches Press Conference
Site: Alamodome
Virtual Press Conference will be held with participating Big 12 and Pac12/Former Pac 12 Head Coaches.
[Livestream] | [Photos, Videos, Transcripts]
Wednesday, December 17
12 p.m. – H-E-B Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Site: Security Service Federal Credit Union Event Center
The Valero Alamo Bowl awarded a record $1.275 million in scholarships this year split between 102 local high school students recognized at this event. The Valero Alamo Bowl is #1 in local scholarship giving among all bowl games and includes winners from all 80 San Antonio area high schools and the six San Antonio universities.
[Release] | [Photos & Videos]
Friday, December 19
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – TCU media availability on campus
Site: TCU Campus
TCU will have practice at 9:30 a.m. CT. Defense will be available for media post-practice at 11 a.m. CT.
2:55 p.m. PT – USC media availability on campus
Site: Howard Jones Field
USC will have Coach Riley, offense, and defense available for media post-practice at 2:55 p.m. PT.
Time 3:30 p.m. – Valero Alamo Bowl Turf Inlay and Stadium Reveal
Site: Alamodome
[Photos & Videos]
Friday, December 26
2:50 p.m. – USC Team Arrival
Site: Marriott Rivercenter (101 Bowie)
USC will arrive at the Marriott Rivercenter and will have head coach Lincoln Riley, long snapper Hank Pepper and defensive end Braylan Shelby available for media. Arrival times are fluid, so please feel free to reach out to Lindsey Linard at 330-635-2220 one hour for any updates.
[Photos & Videos]
3:30 p.m. –TCU Team Arrival
Site: Hyatt Regency (123 Losoya)
TCU will arrive at the Hyatt Regency and will have head coach Sonny Dykes, Safety Bud Clark, and TE Chase Curtis available for media. Arrival times are fluid, so please feel free to reach out to Lindsey Linard at 330-635-2220 one hour for any updates.
[Photos & Videos]
5:30 p.m. – USC Team Practice Availability
Site: Trinity University (Stadium GPS address: 637 Kings Court). Media parking and holding area is on the west/home team side of stadium.
Pre-practice b-roll opportunity for first 15 minutes
Post-practice Interviews for select players.
[Photos & Videos]
Saturday, December 27
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Media HQ / Credentials Open
Site: Alamodome Gate 4
(Alamodome Gate 4, East Entrance at the 50-yard line with Parking in Lot A)
10:30 -11:45 a.m. – TCU Team Practice Availability
Site: UTSA RACE Facility
Pre-practice b-roll opportunity for first 15 minutes
Post-practice Interviews for select offensive players and assistants.
[Photos & Videos]
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Official Team Press Conference in the Alamodome
Site: Alamodome Field Level (park in Lot A, enter Gate 4 at east 50-yard line)
1:30 p.m. – TCU Defense Press Conference: DC Andy Avalos, DL Devean Deal, LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, and S Bud Clark
[TCU Livestream] | [Photos, Videos & Transcripts] | [Live Transcripts]
2:30 p.m. – USC Offense Official Press Conference: Coach Luke Huard, QB Jayden Maiava, RB King Miller and OL Tobias Raymond
[USC Livestream] | [Photos, Videos & Transcripts] | [Live Transcripts]
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Team Day at SeaWorld San Antonio
Site: SeaWorld San Antonio
SeaWorld proudly welcomes the USC Trojans and the TCU Horned Frogs for a cherished Valero Alamo Bowl tradition. These powerhouse teams will trade helmets for wetsuits and dive into extraordinary animal encounters, including the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of swimming with dolphins. After making waves with marine life, the athletes will take on Tidal Surge, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind—soaring 135 feet high and hitting speeds up to 65 mph. For media planning to cover this event, please arrive at 3:30 and use the main SeaWorld entrance and show your credentials at the toll booth.
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Players will have exclusive ride time on Tidal Surge
4:15 p.m. – Players from both teams will participate in a dolphin interaction. USC’s participants will be CB DeCarlos Nicholson, SNP Hank Pepper, WR Jaden Richardson, LB Ryan Quintanar and QB Sam Huard. TCU’s participants will be LB Blake Baldwin, CB Channing Canada, RB Frank Estrada, WR Joseph Manjack, and QB Ken Seals.
5:00 p.m. – Team free time to explore the park and ride the rides
[Photos & Videos] | [Release]
7 p.m. – Team Outing to San Antonio Spurs
Site: Frost Bank Center
Both teams have the opportunity to watch the Spurs vs. Utah Jazz. Ant media interested in attending can reach out to Kris Davis at kdavis@spurs.com.
[Photos & Videos]
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Media Hospitality in Marriott Riverwalk
Site: Marriott Riverwalk
Located at (30th Floor, Suite 3004). For those needing access that are not staying in media hotel, please contact Lindsey Linard (lindseyl@alamobowl.com) at 330.635.2220. Grab and go drinks and snacks available.
Sunday, December 28
7:30 a.m. – FCA Breakfast Presented by First United Bank
Site: Grand Hyatt San Antonio
A morning of fellowship, faith, and food alongside FCA athletes and coaches.
[FCA Website] | [Photos & Videos]
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Media HQ / Credentials Open
Site: Alamodome Gate 4
(Alamodome Gate 4, East Entrance at the 50-yard line with Parking in Lot A)
10:45 -11:45 a.m. – TCU Team Practice Availability
Site: UTSA RACE Facility
Post-practice Interviews for select defensive players and assistants.
[Photos & Videos]
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Official Team Press Conference in the Alamodome
Site: Alamodome
1:30 p.m. – TCU Offense: TE Coach Mitch Kirsch, WR Eric McAlister, TE Chase Curtis, and Quarterback Ken Seals
[Livestream] | [Photos, Videos & Transcripts] | [Live Transcripts]
2:30 p.m. – USC Defense: Defensive Coordinator D’Anton Lynn, DT Jide Abasiri, CB DeCarlos Nicholson and S Christian Pierce
[Livestream] | [Photos, Videos & Transcripts] | [Live Transcripts]
5 p.m. – Ricos River Rally at the Arneson River Theatre
Site: Arneson River Theater
Located on the Riverwalk (418 Villita Street), Select players and head coaches will lead a one-of-kind pep rally from the stage, while the other players and pep bands arrive via river cruisers. On the stage for USC will be HC Lincoln Riley, SNP Hank Pepper, RB King Miller, CB DeCarlos Nicholson, and DE Braylan Shelby. On the stage for TCU will be Head Coach Sonny Dykes, S Bud Clark, TE Chase Curtis, DE Devean Deal, QB Ken Seals, DT Ansel Din-Mbuh and LB Namdi Obiazor.
[Photos & Videos]
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Media Hospitality in Marriott Riverwalk
Site: Marriott Riverwalk
Located at (30th Floor, Suite 3004). For those needing access that are not staying in media hotel, please contact Lindsey Linard (lindseyl@alamobowl.com) at 330.635.2220. Grab and go drinks and snacks available.
Monday, December 29
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.- “Fill The Bowl” Community Project (Day 1)
Site: San Antonio Food Bank Volunteer Lobby
Presented by Texas Mutual Insurance at the San Antonio Food Bank. The Valero Alamo Bowl continued its annual ticket program where Fans can donate $30 or 30 items from the 12 Most Wanted Items List to receive two (2) tickets to the Valero Alamo Bowl.
[Photos & Videos]
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Media HQ / Credentials Open
Site: Alamodome Gate 4
(Alamodome Gate 4, East Entrance at the 50-yard line with Parking in Lot A)
Both team walkthrough at the Alamodome are closed.
11 a.m. – Head Coach Press Conference
Site: Alamodome
USC head coach Lincoln Riley and TCU Head Coach Sonny Dykes will hold a joint press conference at the Alamodome.
[Livestream] | [Photos, Videos & Transcripts] | [Live Transcripts]
Noon – Kickoff Luncheon
Site: Marriott Rivercenter Ballroom
Presented by USAA at the Marriott Rivercenter Ballroom (third floor). ESPN talent will help emcee this luncheon where head coaches and players at the head table will be interviewed while their teammates enjoy the event from the audience. USC head table guests include: HC Lincoln Riley, DT Jide Abasiri, OL Tobias Raymond, CB DeCarlos Nicholson, and QB Jayden Maiva. TCU’s head table guests are: HC Sonny Dykes, S Bud Clark, TE Chase Curtis, DE Devean Deal, QB Ken Seals, LB Namdi Obiazor. One table of 8 is held for media. Availability is noted at Media Check-In. All credentialed media can watch from the back and have access to mult-box to capture sound.
[Photos & Videos]
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Media Hospitality
Site: Marriott Riverwalk
Located at (30th Floor, Suite 3004). For those needing access that are not staying in media hotel, please contact Lindsey Linard (lindseyl@alamobowl.com) at 330.635.2220. Grab and go drinks and snacks available.
Tuesday, December 30– 33rd Annual Valero Alamo Bowl
Site: Alamodome
Media headquarters available by phone only: (210) 570-2483
9 a.m. – Tailgate Town presented by Kiolbassa Smoked Meats.
Site: Alamodome Lot B
The biggest and best tailgates set-ups for the Valero Alamo Bowl are always in Tailgate Town located in Lot B of the Alamodome. Ingress and setup begins at 9 a.m. with active grilling and fans interaction starting early afternoon. For those needing access to the parking lots, please contact Lindsey Linard (lindseyl@alamobowl.com) at 330.635.2220.
[Photos & Videos]
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.- “Fill The Bowl” Community Project (Day 2)
Site: San Antonio Food Bank Volunteer Lobby
Presented by Texas Mutual Insurance at the San Antonio Food Bank. The Valero Alamo Bowl continued its annual ticket program where Fans can donate $30 or 30 items from the 12 Most Wanted Items List to receive two (2) tickets to the Valero Alamo Bowl.
[Photos & Videos]
3 – 7:30 p.m. – Valero Alamo Bowl Fan Zone at The Espee.
Site: The Espee
Over 10,000 fans will enjoy food, drink, live music, and interactive games before kickoff. The event will also feature performances by both university bands as well as the USAA Ace Academy. This virtual reality flight simulator puts you in the seat of a F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft. Media wishing exclusive-access between noon and 1 p.m. please contact Christian Bove, USAA Lead Communications Director, at (210) 837-6594. Media can request a private, sneak preview and test their skills as a fighter pilot.
[Photos & Videos]
4:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – Media shuttle to the Alamodome
Site: Convention Center Entrance
Service begins from the Convention Center main entrance which is located across the street from the Marriott Riverwalk. The golf carts run on a loop. To confirm timing or arrange a pickup as well ask any game day questions, please call the Media Headquarters number at 210.570.2483 or Lindsey Linard at 330.635.2220.
4:30 p.m. – Gate #4 opens for Media Will Call.
Site: Alamodome Gate 4
Entrance located at gate 4 on 50-yard line on East side of the dome by train tracks. The press box and photo workroom are also accessible to credentialed media beginning at this time. For media picking up credentials on game day, credential distribution will be located here. Media access to the Alamodome is through Gate 4. If you need access to the Alamodome prior to 4:30 p.m. on game day (or times not on this schedule), please contact Lindsey Linard (lindseyl@alamobowl.com) at 330.635.2220.
Time TBD – University Bands Pregame March
Site: The Espee
Bands from both USC and TCU will march through pregame activities at The Espee (one block north of the Alamodome)
[Photos & Videos]
8:05 p.m. – Kickoff
Site: Alamodome
USC (away team on east sideline/press box side) and TCU (home team on west sideline) will face off on ESPN at 8:05 p.m. CST with a possible 5 minute slide to be determined by the end of the 3rd quarter of the preceding Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl.
Halftime will be 20 minutes from the time that the field is cleared at the end of the second quarter until the time that the ball is put in play at the beginning of the third quarter
[Photos & Videos]
Postgame – Press Conferences
Site: Alamodome
Head coaches and select players will participate in press conferences in the Alamodome interview room, with the runner-up team going first followed by the winning team. Both sessions will be streamed live on the Valero Alamo Bowl YouTube channel. The losing team’s availability will include the head coach and up to two players, while the winning team’s availability will feature the head coach and up to four players.
[USC Livestream] | [TCU Livestream]| [Photos, Videos & Transcripts] | [Live Transcripts]
Postgame – 2.5 hours after game ends – Media Shuttle to Hotel
Site: Alamodome Gate 4
Service begins from the Alamodome Gate 4 and will drop off at the Convention Center main entrance which is located across the street from the Marriott Riverwalk. The golf carts run on a loop. To confirm timing or arrange a pickup as well ask any game day questions, please call the Media Headquarters number at 210.570.2483 or Lindsey Linard at 330.635.2220.
12:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. – Media Hospitality
Site: Marriot Riverwalk
Located at (30th Floor, Suite 3004). For those needing access that are not staying in media hotel, please contact Lindsey Linard (lindseyl@alamobowl.com) at 330.635.2220. Grab and go drinks and snacks available.
Media Accommodations
Media Hotel
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
889 E Market Street
San Antonio, TX, 78205
Hotel: 210-224-4555
All media rooms must be booked through the Bowl’s credential system on the bowl’s website. The Marriott Riverwalk will not accept room reservations directly from media members. The Marriott Rivercenter is across the street and is a team hotel and host of the Kickoff Luncheon the day before the game.
Please note: If you are approved for a credential and requested a hotel room, you WILL receive a room. The Bowl will not turn a rooming list to the Marriott Riverwalk until specified date, so the hotel will NOT have a record of your name until a few days after that date. Everyone approved for a credential that asked for a hotel room will get one. The hotel will email you a confirmation once we give them the names.
Room rates for the Valero Alamo Bowl media are $154 per night plus tax, which includes basic Internet access in the sleeping rooms, lobby, and restaurants. This rate is well under the market rate for Bowl Week and is only valid from December 25-31.
A credit card number is required to reserve a room. Any cancellations must be made directly through the hotel 72 hours in advance. Internet inside the Marriott Riverwalk is free for all media. However, in order to access internet, you must “accept charges” when attempting to log on while in your sleeping room. The Valero Alamo Bowl will cover basic internet costs as well a Marriott Bonvoy membership.
The Marriott Riverwalk offers valet parking only. For a more efficient and cost-effective option, media are encouraged to use the Convention Center Garage located on the east side of the hotel and accessible via Bowie Street off Commerce. Entering from Bowie allows you to bypass the heavy congestion on Commerce Street, which is especially busy with River Walk holiday traffic and Spurs fans honking after big wins. The daily rate is typically $15; however, this does not include in-and-out privileges and may be subject to game-day surcharges.
The Marriott Riverwalk is valet only. The is an inexpensive parking option on the east side of the hotel that is accessible from Bowie at Commerce. Going in at Bowie will allow you to avoid the congestionthat occurs in the major east/west throughfare of Commerce as people come to see the holiday lights on the Riverwalk. The daily rate is typically $15, but that does not include in and out or possible game day surcharges.
Media hospitality is located at the Marriot Riverwalk Suite 3004. The operating hours are as listed below:
- Sunday, December 28: 9:30 p.m. – Midnight
- Monday, December 29: 9:30 p.m. – Midnight
- Tuesday, December 30: 1 a.m. – 3 a.m.
Game Day Information
Game Day Telephones/Internet Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available is the press box and Wi-Fi and ethernet is available in the photo workroom. Media outlets requiring telephone and/or internet services for exclusive use must order directly from the Alamodome at (210) 207-3629 at least two weeks prior to game day.
Frequency Coordination
Any media member with a camera or video camera must register with our frequency coordinator on game day. At the east entrance, you can enter and have your bag tagged and registered. Then you must check-in at the photo workroom, located on the Field Level, where you will receive a photo vest. You will not be allowed onto the field with a camera if you have not registered with the coordinator and aren’t wearing a photo vest.
Alamodome Bag Policy
With the Alamodome’s clear bag policy, all media need to have a credential or be on our pass list to enter with a bag or equipment (please scan through at NE and SE corners). Additionally, all media must enter at Gate #4 at Alamodome (the east entrance at the 50-yard line along the train tracks).
Valero Alamo Bowl Outstanding Players
The Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Players for the Valero Alamo Bowl will be named through online media voting through the Bowl’s stat display. During the fourth quarter, click on the link on the right-hand side on the Bowl’s stat broadcast feed to place your vote.
[Stat Broadcast Link]
Alamodome Media Entrance
The Media Entrance (and Media Will Call) is located in the middle of the east side of Alamodome at the East Plaza Entrance at Gate #4. The stairs go up to the press box where there is a private internal set of stairs going to the broadcast and coaching booths. Take the stairs down to the field level and go right to get to the photo workroom.
While it is much quicker to take the stairs especially at the end of each half when elevators are held for coaches, the East Plaza Entrance also has an elevator that goes between field level, 100 level, press box level, 200 (broadcast booth) level, and 300 level.
Media HQ/Credentials Hours
- Saturday, December 27: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, December 28: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday, December 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 30: 4:30 p.m. – end of 1st quarter
Photo Credentials Access
Media members who are granted a “Photo” credential and wearing an assigned photo vest will be given access to the field in a limited capacity.
Post-Game Field Access
The quickest way to get to the field and locker rooms from the press box is via an internal stairwell that is adjacent to the East elevators. Directional signage will be posted. Media can also access the field and the postgame interview room by taking the Alamodome East elevators outside the press box to level 1 and making a left towards the locker rooms.
ESPN/Valero Alamo Bowl TV Station Policy
- The Valero Alamo Bowl’s contract with ESPN prohibits the use of game highlights on local newscasts prior to the completion of the game.
- Television stand-up reporters will not be permitted on the sideline at any point during the game this year and access to the Alamodome press box will be limited.
- Beginning a half-hour prior to kickoff until ESPN is off the air, there will be absolutely no live telecasts or transmissions from inside the Alamodome. Live shots can be originated at any time from outside the Alamodome.
- Microwave transmissions are not permitted within the Alamodome. All satellite dishes and/or ENG trucks must be positioned outside the Alamodome in the designated area located southwest of the building.
Parking and Media Shuttle
A limited number of Alamodome parking passes for media covering the Valero Alamo Bowl are available in Lot A. with overflow parking in Lot B and Lot D.
Media, especially those staying in the media hotel, are urged to take the 10-minute walk to the Alamodome or utilize the golf cart shuttle service that will be available upon request by calling the Bowl at 210-570-2483 on game day to book a time. The shuttle picks up between the Grand Hyatt parking garage exit and Convention Center (900 East Market Street) and goes to the Alamodome. This shuttle can be booked for pickups
On game day, the shuttle will run from 4:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and then will resume at the end of the game and continue for 2.5 hours.
Parking space for TV ENG trucks at the Alamodome, located in the southwest corner of the parking lot, is extremely limited. Please contact Jason Bippert of the Alamodome (210-207-3629 or jason.bippert@sanatonio.gov) as soon as possible concerning a parking location and specific needs.
Media members may also use the code: “HOLIDAYRIDE2025” for $10 off any Uber ride, courtesy of Bud Light.
To get around downtown during Bowl Week, you can also download the VIA Link app. This on-demand ride-sharing service has a downtown footprint the east to west covers the Alamodome to Market Square and north to south goes Brooklyn Avenue to Cesar Chavez Blvd. The service is $1.30 per ride and you can receive four free rides to use with the promo code 6LINK.
Directions
San Antonio Airport to Marriott Riverwalk (Media Hotel)
889 E. Market Street • 11 minutes
Take Highway 281 South that will turn into Interstate Highway 37 South heading toward Corpus Christi. Exit at the Commerce Street/The Alamo exit and turn right on Commerce. Continue west on Commerce and turn left at Alamo and left onto Market which is a one way street. Hotel is valet only. There is a relatively inexpensive parking garage on the east side of the hotel.
San Antonio Airport to Alamodome
100 Montana Street • 14 minutes
Take Highway 281 South, which will turn into Interstate Highway 37 South heading toward Corpus Christi. Exit at the Cesar Chavez exit and take a left at the turnaround under the bridge and head back north on the Cesar Chavez access road. Turn right into Lot A, the southside entrance of the Alamodome just past the marquee.
Marriott Riverwalk (Media Hotel) to UTSA RACE Facility
Barshop at UTSA Boulevard • 20 minutes
Media are allowed to shoot photo and video for the first 15-minutes, after stretching begins for at least one to be determined practice. Team communications staff will advise photographers on start and end of media availability portion. Interview availability to be determined. The UTSA RACE Facility is most accessible by going west (a left if you coming from downtown) on UTSA Blvd Then turn right on Barshop Blvd and follow the signs to RACE Facility.
Marriott Riverwalk (Media Hotel) to Trinity
637 Kings Ct • 8 minutes
Media are allowed to shoot photo and video for the first 15-minutes, after stretching begins for at least one to be determined practice. Team communications staff will advise photographers on start and end of media availability portion. Interview availability to be determined. Take Highway 281 North and exit St. Mary’s/Mulberry. Turn left onto Mulberry and then take a right onto Shook. The entrance to campus and the football stadium is 3 blocks on the right. After turning into campus, the football stadium parking lot is straight ahead.