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TicketSmarter is the official ticket resale partner of ESPN Events and offers an incredible selection of First Responder Bowl tickets. Previously known as the Heart of Dallas Bowl, the First Responder Bowl is an annual NCAA college bowl game that honors everyday heroes. The bowl game started in 2011 and was originally played in the Cotton Bowl stadium due to the Cotton Bowl Classic relocating to AT&T Stadium. The game moved to Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 5800 Ownby Dr, Dallas, TX 75205 on the SMU campus in 2019. It is generally scheduled to be played during the week before New Year’s Day.

The First Responder Bowl has tie-in contracts with the Big 12, Atlantic Coast Conference, Conference USA and BYU Football. Schools like Louisiana, Army, Washington have appeared in the contest and more than 65 bowl game alumni have been drafted into the NFL. The first ten years of the bowl game were dominated by C-USA schools with six appearances and four wins. College football fans can buy their First Responder Bowl tickets at TicketSmarter to see a great game in the heart of Texas!

First Responder Bowl Ticket Prices

Tickets for the First Responder Bowl will vary based on numerous factors associated with the game. The teams competing, the proximity of each team’s campus to Dallas, Texas, the popularity of the teams and the seating location inside Gerald J. Ford Stadium will all affect First Responder Bowl ticket prices. As the official ticket resale partner of ESPN Events, TicketSmarter will have a wide selection of tickets available for the game at competitive prices.

How much are First Responder Bowl tickets?

First Responder Bowl tickets will start in a range of $25 to $35. The seats with better views of the field will cost more. Corner end zone seats will start at prices over $50 while sideline seats between the 40-yard lines will be at prices over $100. Fans also have the choice of sitting in the Stadium Club in the 300 level on the west sideline with tickets starting at over $125. Looking for cheap First Responder Bowl tickets on a budget? The north end zone features general admission tickets, which will be the cheapest seating option.

First Responder Bowl Date & Schedule

For the first several years, the First Responder Bowl was played on New Year’s Day or on January 2. From 2014 to the present, the game has been played during the week before New Year’s Day with game dates scheduled between December 26 and December 30. The First Responder Bowl schedule includes several activities for fans to enjoy including the kid's zone and Red & Blue Fan Zone. Events held in these areas include pep rallies, marching bands, interactive games and displays featuring first responder equipment and vehicles. Kickoff for the First Responder Bowl is usually scheduled between noon and 2 pm local time.

When do First Responder Bowl tickets go on sale?

First Responder Bowl tickets go on sale in September after the NCAA college football season for Football Bowl Subdivision teams has begun. More tickets will become available in early December when the teams are selected for the bowl game. TicketSmarter is the official ticket resale marketplace of the First Responder Bowl and we will have exclusive ticket options available for the game on our website and app.

First Responder Bowl Seating Chart

The First Responder Bowl is played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on the SMU campus. The stadium first opened in 2000 as the home of the Southern Methodist University Mustangs football team and became the home of the First Responder Bowl in 2019. The total seating capacity of the venue is 32,000. The First Responder Bowl seating chart features a horseshoe shape with the option to add an additional grandstand in the south end zone, which will increase capacity to 45,000 including standing room.

The horseshoe has a lower 100 level and an upper 200 level with an additional 300 level for Stadium Club seating located on the west sideline. Sections 123 through 125, 103 through 105 and corresponding upper-level sections are the most sought after seats as they are located behind the team benches towards the center of the field. Sidelines seats are reserved, while end zone seats from sections 110 through 118 and 210 through 218 are all general admission.

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TicketSmarter provides college football fans with an easy and safe way to buy First Responder Bowl tickets. As the official ticket resale partner of the First Responder Bowl, we provide customers with a secure web platform that creates a virtual ticket office experience. You will find authentic college football tickets through TicketSmarter making for an experience that is just like buying at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium box office.

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