Use this thread to talk about anything travel-related (Bobcat Bash, ticket info, hotels, places to eat/drink). 

Bahamas Bowl Website

Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium

Ninth bowl appearance for the Bobcats under head coach Frank Solich

ATHENS, Ohio – After compiling an 8-4 regular season record, the Ohio football team (8-4, 5-3 MAC) will be taking its brand of football international as the Bobcats have accepted an invitation to the 2017 Bahamas Bowl and will be matched up against Conference USA opponent Alabama-Birmingham (8-4, 6-2 CUSA).

The Bahamas Bowl will be played at 12:30 p.m. ET Dec. 22 in Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas and broadcast live on ESPN. The Atlantis Paradise Island resort serves as the host site for all the bowl activities and fans interested in traveling to the Bahamas should visit www.bahamasbowl.com and www.atlantisbahamas.com for more information.  Tickets for the event should be purchased from the Ohio ticket office either at the Convocation Center ticket office, on-line at www.OhioBobcats.com or by phone by calling 800-575-2287.  All tickets are $50 for the game.

This marks the ninth bowl appearance for the Bobcats under head coach Frank Solich and Ohio has been bowl-eligible for nine straight seasons.

"We are excited to accept an invitation to the 2017 Bahamas Bowl. It's a location that our players, staff and fans are excited about," said Solich. "We are looking forward to a great game against a talented UAB team."

 "We are honored and excited about being invited to the Bahamas Bowl.  It is a fantastic location and event for our team and fans," said Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus. "All of the past MAC schools who have attended rave about their experience."

The Bahamas Bowl was enhanced after ESPN Events added the game to an impressive stable of events in May 2015. And, with ESPN on board, the bowl week always provides student-athletes, conference partners, alumni, fans and sponsors a first-class international bowl experience.

A large part of the Bahamas Bowl's success is the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Using the local slogan "Football, Family and Fun", Bahamians of all ages come out to Robinson National Stadium to experience gameday the way it is done in at college stadiums in the U.S.  The world-class Atlantis Paradise Island Resort will host both teams and will be a one of a kind experience for the student-athletes, coaches and fans. 

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Bobcat Bash Info

Join your fellow OHIO alumni and friends as we Stand Up and Cheer in paradise! OHIO Football will battle UAB in Nassau and we want to overwhelm the Blazers with Bobcat green and white. Prior to the game, the OHIO Alumni Association will be hosting a Bobcat Bash, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. (2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff). Registration to the Bobcat Bash includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and two drink tickets redeemable for alcoholic beverages. The cost is $20 for attendees ages 13 and older, $10 for children ages 5-12, and free for children ages 4 and under.

Please note that the Bahamas Bowl representatives have not yet provided our specific location for the Bobcat Bash. We will be within walking distance of Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Check this page regularly for updates, and those that register will receive a confirmation email once all details are finalized.

Game Tickets

Tickets to the game are not sold through the OHIO Alumni Association. Please consider contacting the OHIO Athletic Department (1-800-575-2287), or purchasing online.

Travel Arrangments

The OHIO Alumni Association will not be offering travel packages to the Bahamas. We encourage you to visit the Bahamas Bowl webpage to explore travel options. Hotels will fill up quickly so do not delay! Keep in mind that folks traveling from the United States to the Bahamas are required to show a valid US passport.

Questions

For questions related to this event, please contact Ryan Boyd, Assistant Director of External Relations, at (740) 593-4305 or boydr3@ohio.edu.

Register: https://secure3.convio.net/ohio/site/Ticketing;jsessionid=00000000.app362b?view=Tickets&id=102603&NONCE_TOKEN=05AC5B394CDBCFBC28146A9B6ADBE482