Poinsettia Bowl Media
Press Conference
There will be one press conference during bowl week and will include the head coach from each school. Each coach will make opening statements, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Team Interview Availability
The availability of players, coaches and other team personnel are at the discretion of each school’s media relations department.
Media Work Room
A media work room will be located at The Omni Hotel. Check back here for available hours.
Team Hotels
San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 291-2900
Manchester Grand Hyatt
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-1234
Media Event Calendar
(Calendar subject to change)
Team Day at the San Diego Zoo
December 20
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego
Teams are allowed three to four hours to enjoy the park. Upon each team’s arrival at the park, there will be a staged photo opportunity.
Team Day at SeaWorld
December 21
SeaWorld Adventure Park
500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Teams are allowed three to four hours to enjoy the park. Upon each team’s arrival at the park, there will be a staged photo opportunity.
Carrier Johnson + Culture Gaslamp March
December 21, 6:00 p.m.
5th Avenue and Market Street, Downtown San Diego
Marching bands and spirit squads from the participating universities will parade from each end of 5th Avenue performing holiday classics, and meeting up at Market Street for a heart-pounding Battle of the Bands! After the dust has settled at Market Street, bands will continue on with the parade of holiday favorites.
Make-A-Wish Night
December 21, 4:00 p.m.
675 L Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Head Coaches’ Press Conference
December 22, 10:30 a.m.
Omni Hotel
675 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Landmark Aviation Team Luncheon
December 22
USS Midway Museum
Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
This high energy luncheon is attended by 1,000 fans and features the university marching bands, team highlights, presentations, interviews and more. Battle of the Bands takes place at 11 a.m. on the flight deck.
10th Annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
Date – Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Qualcomm Stadium
9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108