The Fiesta Bowl says metro Phoenix will host quarterfinal games of the College Football Playoff for the next two years.
The Fiesta Bowl has long been a destination for fans of top college football teams capping off a winning season. But with the transition to a championship tournament, there was no guarantee that the game’s relevance would continue beyond this year.
“This game started in 1971. I would argue that it’s the first mega event to happen in Arizona, before the Super Bowls and NBA All Star games and Final Fours,” said Erik Moses, executive director and CEO of the Fiesta Sports Foundation.
Moses also said discussions continue on the Fiesta Bowl’s role in college football beyond 2028.
"I think keeping it, and keeping it at the highest level of college football postseason, is a big win for the state. We are responsible for $200 million worth of economic impact each year,” Moses said
The amount includes both the Fiesta and Rate bowls.
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