Bowl Central
GAME INFORMATION
- 46th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
- Friday, Dec. 23 | 2 p.m. CT
- Independence Stadium | Shreveport, La.
- Houston vs. Louisiana
University of Houston Football makes its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Houston won five of its final seven games to finish the regular season at 7-5 overall. The Cougars are competing in their 15th bowl game in the last 18 seasons – the most in the state of Texas in that span.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Don't miss your final chance to catch the Cougars in action. Tickets start as low as $30. To purchase your tickets in the Houston seating area of the Independence Bowl, click here.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or tickets@uh.edu; or Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or cougarpride@uh.edu.
UHAA'S COOGS ON THE ROAD
Join UHAA for “Coogs on the Road” this bowl season.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton Shreveport
104 Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
$199 per night – 2 Queens
Book Here by December 16, 2022
Residence Inn
501 Traffic Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
$119 per night – Studio King Suite
Book Here by December 17, 2022
UHAA Coogs on the Road bowl events are below in red.
For more “Coogs on the Road” information, click here.
BOWL WEEK EVENTS
UHAA COOGS ON THE ROAD WELCOME PARTY
Thursday, Dec. 22 | 4-6 p.m. – The Garage - East Bank District | FREE
Join the UH Alumni Association for a happy hour to kick off the bowl festivities! Event is FREE to attend, food and drinks will be available for purchase. Stick around after to see the Spirit of Houston in the Rally on the Red!
To register, click here.
RALLY ON THE RED
Thursday, Dec. 22 | 6:30-10 p.m. | East Bank District | FREE
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is not just about the game, it is about the whole bowl week experience! Fans can get the party started the night before the game with a trio of FREE events, including the Mardi Gras Preview Parade, Pep Rally and Battle of the Marching Bands featuring the Spirit of Houston as well as a FREE Parish County Line concert. The parade will kick off the night from the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets and run through the East Bank District. That will lead into the Battle of the Bands, fireworks show and the Parish County Line concert in the East Bank District!
MARDI GRAS PREVIEW PARADE & BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Thursday, Dec. 22 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets & East Bank District
Get an early taste of what is to come during the Mardi Gras season with the Mardi Gras Preview Parade that features floats from local Krewes and the Spirit of Houston! The parade will start in the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets and flow through the East Bank District in Bossier City! Following the parade, the Spirit of Houston will compete in a Battle of the Marching Bands in the East Bank Plaza! After the Battle of the Bands, there will be fireworks show leading into the Parish County Line concert to cap off the night!
PARISH COUNTY LINE CONCERT
Thursday, Dec. 22 | 8 p.m. | Hurricane Alley in the East Bank District
Following the Mardi Gras Preview Parade and Pep Rally & Battle of the Marching Bands, there will be a FREE Parish County Line concert to cap off the night! Parish County Line is back once again for the Independence Bowl! Finishing off the night of festivities the day before the game, PCL will rock out for a free concert in Hurricane Alley in the East Bank District from 8-10 p.m.
PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Friday, Dec. 23 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | State Fair Commercial Exhibit Building (near 3207 Pershing Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71109)
Join the UH Alumni Association and Cougar Pride for a pre-game tailgate before the Coogs take on the Ragin’ Cajuns of Louisiana! Tickets include lunch, 2 drink tickets, giveaways, and commemorative bowl gift.
$40 – Tailgate Ticket
$30 – Under 21
To register, click here.
COCA-COLA FAN FEST
Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | State Fair Grounds | FREE
The 46th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kicks off at 2 p.m., but the party will start early and go all day leading up to the game with Coca-Cola Fan Fest! Fan Fest starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 1:30 p.m. The fun will be on the turf outside the northeast gate of Independence Stadium in the Silver Lot. There will be fun for all ages!
DJ Jay Whatley will be providing the entertainment; there will be corn hole boards available for everyone to play; and there will be food and drink from local favorites and the State Fair of Louisiana! The bowl has also partnered to bring the ESPN Events Tailgate Tour to Coca-Cola Fan Fest. The ESPN Events Tailgate Tour will have tents providing free food, prizes and fun!
VISITING SHREVEPORT
Restaurants | Bars, Breweries & Lounges | Casinos | Arts & Culture | Family Fun & Attractions | Shopping
Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side is a metropolitan area of about 350,000 people. It is situated in northwest Louisiana about 15 minutes from the Texas border on the west and 30 minutes from the Arkansas border on the north.
The Red River connects the two cities and since Shreveport’s early inception, the riverfront has served as the hub of the city’s commercial life. What began life as a log-jammed river port has now become home to a splendid convention center, five riverboat casinos, year-round festivals and a riverfront shopping/dining/entertainment venue.
The area has a lively arts, craft brewery and music scene. The diverse museums tell the story of famous musicians, galaxies, cultures, and explorers. The festivals showcase Louisiana’s traditions of good music, great food and all-night entertainment.
INDEPENDENCE STADIUM INFORMATION
Stadium Rules | Watch: Independence Stadium | Fan Guide
Since 1976, Independence Stadium has proudly hosted the Collegiate Bowl game known as the Independence Bowl. Independence Stadium’s assets include a synthetic turf field and Diamond Vision screen. The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000, a press box, club area and private suites.
Of note: When reviewing stadium maps, The “East Side” on Independence Stadium is labeled as “Hearne Avenue" and the West Side is labeled as “Jewella Avenue.”
More information coming soon.