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Rice Owls Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Central
Rice Football is going bowling! Gear up for an exciting postseason matchup against Texas State at the 23rd Annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, scheduled to take place on Friday, Jan. 2, at TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Kickoff is set for 12 PM (CT), and the game will be broadcast on ESPN. Stay tuned for updates right here on the official bowl central page, and consider making plans to witness the action-packed game at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.
The deadline to purchase tickets in the Rice section is December 26th. Tickets can still be purchased through the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl webpage leading up to the game. Note that the Rice fan sections are on the west sideline (101-109 and 201-209).
Visit Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Webpage • Visit Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Fan Guide
Official Rice Bowl Events
Get ready, Rice Owls fans! Don't miss out on the official fan events for the 23rd Annual Lockheed Armed Forces Bowl. Join us for a fantastic time filled with camaraderie, excitement, and celebration! Keep an eye out for more details and updates. Go Owls!
Game Day Tailgate (Registration Opens Soon)
Join Rice Athletics and the Alumni Association for a game day tailgate! Grab some food and drinks while connecting with fellow alums and fans before kickoff at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
- Location: Schollmaier Lawn | Amon Carter Stadium
- Address: 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76109
- Date: January 2, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ticket & Parking Information
Tickets for the 2025 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl are available now! Note that the Rice fan sections are 101-109 and 201-213. Click here to purchase your tickets!
Pre-sale parking passes for the 2025 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl are available now! Click here to purchase parking!
Hotel Information
Join us at the official Rice fan hotel for the 23rd Annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at the Omni Fort Worth at 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, for an unforgettable experience!
Contact the hotel at (817) 535-6664 for reservations or assistance.
Amon Carter Stadium Clear Bag Policy
Amon G. Carter Stadium has implemented the Clear Bag Policy for the 23rd Annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.
ALLOWED BAGS:
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC
- Smaller than 14” x 14”
- Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand
