The 2026 Frisco Bowl will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 23. This will be the 9th edition of the Frisco Bowl, which began in 2017. By partnering with Ford Center at The Star, one of the premier football destinations in the country, the Bowl remains rooted in Frisco while providing fans, student-athletes, and coaches with a first-class, climate-controlled experience. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET, with the game nationally televised on ESPN.