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METRO: Metrorail and Metrobus are the safest, cleanest and most efficient ways to get around Washington, DC. For a comprehensive map of our Metrorail subway system and hours of operation go to: www.washington.org and click on Getting Around.
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TAXI: Taxi cabs in the District are equipped with meters.
san Jose State vs. Bowling Green
Military bowl presented by Northrop Grumman
Thursday, Dec. 27 | 3 p.m. Eastern | Noon Pacific
RFK Stadium | Washington, DC
pre-game festivities begin at 11 a.m. on the armory Mall
Events
From the official pre-game party on game day to viewing parties in San Jose and San Francisco, we have you covered! Get more details.
Tickets
Military Bowl tickets as part of the San Jose State allotment are no longer for sale through the Spartan Ticket Office, sjsuspartans.com, and by phone. Anyone interested in still purchasing tickets from San Jose State can still do so in person off of the main lobby of the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, December 25, and Wednesday, December 26, from 3-5 p.m. EST. The cost per ticket (limited quantity) is $60.00 and cash is the only method of payment that will be accepted.
If you ordered tickets for pick up at Will Call will be able to do so off of the main lobby of the Mayflower Renaissance on Tuesday, December 25, and Wednesday, December 26, from 3-5 p.m. EST. A photo id will be required to claim.
Anyone wishing to claim Will Call on game-day will be able to do so at Team Will Call, located adjacent to the Main Gate of RFK Stadium starting at 1:30PM EST on Thursday, December 27. A photo id (Tower Card for students) will be required to claim this Will Call.
Those individuals on the San Jose State Team Player-Pass List can claim admissions at Spartan Team Will Calll, located adjacent to the Main Gate of RFK Stadium starting when gates open at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27. A photo id and signature will be required to claim this Will Call and immediate entry is required per NCAA policy.
Hotel information
The Military Bowl is offering special alumni and fan Military Bowl rate of $109 per night at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel and $125 per night at the JW Marriott Special rates available December 23-29, 2012.
Please go to www.DCMarriottHotels.com/MilitaryBowl to reserve guest rooms at these special rates. By phone, you may call 1-877-212-5752 and mention group code EBBEBBA. To receive the discounted rate, the Military Bowl strongly advises making reservations prior to December 23.
Both offer easy access to RFK Stadium via DC MetroRail (Blue/Orange Line to Stadium/Armory Station).
Additional travel information
For details on getting to DC and more, visit our travel information page.
