Poinsettia Bowl Returns to San Diego in December After Decade-Long Hiatus
The SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl is set to return to San Diego in December after a 10-year absence.

San Diego, CA, August 27, 2026 —
The SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl, a college football postseason bowl game, is scheduled to make its return to San Diego in December. This marks the first time the event will be held in the city in a decade.
Details regarding the specific date in December when the bowl game will take place have not been provided. Likewise, information concerning which collegiate football teams will participate in the game has not yet been announced. The specific conference affiliations or selection criteria for the participating teams are also currently unavailable.
The absence of the Poinsettia Bowl from San Diego represents a 10-year gap since its last occurrence. The game previously featured teams from the Mountain West Conference against an at-large opponent. The return of the bowl game to San Diego after this hiatus is a notable development for college football fans and the local community.
Further announcements regarding the game’s schedule, participating teams, and related events are anticipated. The exact venue for the game in San Diego has not been specified.
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