Upcoming Event: Football versus UTSA on November 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Football
vs. UTSA
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
9/18/2026 11:33:00 AM | Football, General
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Florida Atlantic hosts the 24th edition of the Shula Bowl Saturday night on Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium when FIU rolls into Boca Raton. The Owls' annual Educators' Appreciation and Tackle Hunger game is sponsored by Robes Law Group and kicks off at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.
General public tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here, or by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS. To avoid lines and increased charges, buy your tickets in advance. Tickets for FAU students are free and can be claimed by clicking here. To avoid congestion at the gates, fans are encouraged to download their tickets digitally on a smartphone or mobile device.
Publix Paradise Plaza opens to fans at 3:30 p.m. and includes inflatables, food trucks, games, giveaways and sponsor activations. The Owls Pregame Live concert, featuring the Caribbean Chillers, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, starts playing at 4 p.m.
Tailgating may begin when parking lots open at 2 p.m. (four hours prior to kickoff), and don't miss the Owl Walk at 3:45 p.m. – as the team unloads the buses and walks through the Student Tailgates in Lot 5 before entering the stadium. Click here to buy parking in advance.
Premium gates open at 4 p.m. with general stadium gates opening at 4:30 p.m. Don't miss the free giveaway – an insulated lunch tote -- at Gates 1 & 2 while supplies last. Flagler Credit Union Stadium operates with a Clear Bag policy. For other stadium and fan information, click here.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: ESPN+
Kickoff time: 6:02 p.m. ET
Announcers: AJ Ricketts (play-by-play), Patrick Murray (analyst), Maria Trivelpiece (reporter)
Streaming: Watch Here
Radio: Florida Atlantic Sports Network
Pregame Show: 5 p.m.
Announcers: Ken LaVicka (play-by-play), Chris Newbold (analyst), Mike Mreczko (host, engineer)
Channel: FOX Sports 640 South Florida
Streaming: Listen Live
UNIFORM
WEATHER
FIFTH ANNUAL TACKLE HUNGER GAME
NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMER
OWL WALK
PARADISE COMBO MEAL & CONCESSIONS
TEAM STORE AND ITEM OF THE GAME
FREE T-SHIRT
CLEAR BAG POLICY
PARKING
#WIP
General public tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here, or by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS. To avoid lines and increased charges, buy your tickets in advance. Tickets for FAU students are free and can be claimed by clicking here. To avoid congestion at the gates, fans are encouraged to download their tickets digitally on a smartphone or mobile device.
Publix Paradise Plaza opens to fans at 3:30 p.m. and includes inflatables, food trucks, games, giveaways and sponsor activations. The Owls Pregame Live concert, featuring the Caribbean Chillers, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, starts playing at 4 p.m.
Tailgating may begin when parking lots open at 2 p.m. (four hours prior to kickoff), and don't miss the Owl Walk at 3:45 p.m. – as the team unloads the buses and walks through the Student Tailgates in Lot 5 before entering the stadium. Click here to buy parking in advance.
Premium gates open at 4 p.m. with general stadium gates opening at 4:30 p.m. Don't miss the free giveaway – an insulated lunch tote -- at Gates 1 & 2 while supplies last. Flagler Credit Union Stadium operates with a Clear Bag policy. For other stadium and fan information, click here.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: ESPN+
Kickoff time: 6:02 p.m. ET
Announcers: AJ Ricketts (play-by-play), Patrick Murray (analyst), Maria Trivelpiece (reporter)
Streaming: Watch Here
Radio: Florida Atlantic Sports Network
Pregame Show: 5 p.m.
Announcers: Ken LaVicka (play-by-play), Chris Newbold (analyst), Mike Mreczko (host, engineer)
Channel: FOX Sports 640 South Florida
Streaming: Listen Live
UNIFORM
That Shula Bowl Week Look👀#WIP🏝️ | @joindynasty pic.twitter.com/QyGMjRUaQp
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) September 17, 2026
Under the lights in the Classics.#WIP🏝️ pic.twitter.com/jGKFOQ66XP
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) September 16, 2026
WEATHER
- 82 degrees at kickoff with partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of showers
- Please take precautions by staying hydrated and protected from the sun during pregame festivities. Cooling stations will be located both inside and outside the stadium gates.
- Fans may bring one unopened bottle of water per patron into the stadium. Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
- Gameday Sponsor: Robes Law Group
FIFTH ANNUAL TACKLE HUNGER GAME
- The Owls are teaming up again with Boca Helping Hands to commemorate September's Hunger Action Month with the annual cereal drive. Every box of cereal donated on Saturday gets the donor one free ticket to a future FAU home game. In addition, a portion of every ticket sold through this link will benefit Boca Helping Hands: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Bocahelping2. The donation booth will be located in Publix Paradise Plaza, outside Gates 1 and 2, which opens at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday
NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMER
- FAU Marching Owls
- Color guard: FAU Army ROTC
OWL WALK
- Join us for the Owl Walk! The journey will begin at the student tailgating lot in Lot 5. The team will make its way through the student tailgates before heading towards Gate 5 of the stadium. The team is set to arrive around 5:15 p.m. We'll see you out there!
PARADISE COMBO MEAL & CONCESSIONS
- NEW FOR 2026!: Two concessions locations in the stadium are Paradise Pricing stands (behind sections 215 and 229) offering a discounted combo for a low price. You can purchase the combo meal voucher in advance for $10 ($12 day of the game). Redeem the voucher for your choice of a hot dog, BBQ sandwich or walking taco PLUS chips, cookie or candy PLUS a beverage. The ala cart price for those items is $19.
- Patrons will also notice a myriad of offerings at our concessions stands, from your standard fare hot dogs and hamburgers to more custom offerings like Tacos Al Carbon, Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John's, Manhattan Joe's Pizza, Jeremiah's Italian Ice and much more!
- Click here for the stadium concessions map.
TEAM STORE AND ITEM OF THE GAME
- Grab your Owls ball cap at the bookstore, at the team shop on game day or online!
FREE T-SHIRT
Vintage Series Collection 02/06 - Shula Bowl Edition💥
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) September 18, 2026
Students🚨 Pick up your FREE T-Shirt at tomorrows game. First come first serve at Gate 5! #WIP🏝️ pic.twitter.com/XOarSxKYAF
CLEAR BAG POLICY
- Flagler Credit Union Stadium uses a Clear Bag Policy for its patrons. The Clear Bag Policy can be found in the Gameday Guide.
PARKING
#WIP
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