Orange Bowl

Orange Bowl

ON-SITE INFORMATION

Welcome to the Red Raider Club Orange Bowl! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package, including game day information. If you need more information regarding the Hilton Miami Downtown, please click here.

December 30th

12:00 – 6:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS

Red Raiders Hospitality Desk will be open and located on the Ballroom level in the Concerto Ballroom A.


4:00 pm | CHECK IN

Hilton Miami Downtown check in time

December 31st

10:00 am – 4:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS

Red Raiders Hospitality Desk will be open and located on the Ballroom level in the Concerto Ballroom A.


12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SOUTH BEACH SHUTTLES

Continuous shuttles will be running between the hotel and South Beach.


12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | NYE PARTY

The Red Raider Club’s New Year’s Eve Party will take place at the Clevelander on South Beach (1020 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139). This is a come-and-go event, conveniently located within walking distance of the parade. Stop by at your leisure to meet fellow Red Raiders!


1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | PEP RALLY


Evening | AT YOUR LEISURE

Enjoy New Year’s Eve on your own in South Florida!

January 1st

8:30 am | DEPARTURE

Meet in the lobby of the hotel at 7:30 am to board motor coach transportation to the Texas Tech Red Raiders Tailgate


9:00 am – 12:00 pm | TAILGATE

Texas Tech Tailgate @ Orange Bowl Fan Fest-Hard Rock Stadium/SW Corner Plaza


12:00 pm | KICK OFF

The 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl

#4 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs #5 Oregon Ducks

WRECK ‘EM!


45 Minutes Post Game | DEPARTURE

The last motor coaches will depart Hard Rock Stadium 45 minutes post-game.

Charter Information

Arrival Day

8:00 am CT | CHECK IN

Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center

2721 Drive of Champions, Lubbock, TX 79409

Parking is secured and you will park on the West side of Jones AT&T Stadium in parking lot C1. Located across Drive of Champions from the Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JwFG4R5xQ4k8WLSr7)

Breakfast burritos and coffee service will be provided

Upon arrival, you will receive color-coded luggage tags along with a boarding pass. Please be sure to place the tags on your luggage to ensure it is delivered to the correct hotel.


8:45 am CT – 9:30 am CT | AIRPORT TRANSFERS

All guests will board buses with your luggage and be transferred directly to the plane at the private airport. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE AIRPORT as you will not be permitted to get on the plane.


10:30 am CT | CHARTER DEPARTURE

Gridiron-RZN Flight number #216

A light lunch will be served on the flight, along with beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverage options.


2:30 pm ET | CHARTER ARRIVAL

Estimated charter arrival into South Florida

Upon arrival in Miami’s private Airport, transportation is provided to your hotel. You will not have access to the airport so please do not rent a car from the airport location.

Hotel arrival information will be given on your hotel specific bus on your way to the hotel.

If your room is not yet ready, your bags will be securely stored and may be delivered to your room or picked up once your room becomes available.

Departure Day

9:00 am ET | MOTOR COACH DEPARTURE

Please be in the lobby with your luggage by 8:30 am to board motor coaches for the return charter flight.


11:00 am ET | CHARTER DEPARTURE

Gridiron flight RZN Flight number #210 departs for Lubbock. A light lunch will be served on the flight, along with beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverage options.


1:30 pm CT | CHARTER ARRIVAL

Estimated arrival of Gridiron flight RZN Flight number #210 into Lubbock. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back with your bags to the Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center.

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Hard Rock Stadium

In an effort to enhance public safety, Hard Rock Stadium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the arena. CLICK HERE for more information on permitted bags.


On-Site Staff Information

On-Site Staff Cell Phone Affiliation
Carlos Ramirez 785-551-9863 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Paul Griesedieck 314-440-7214 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Marcy Bennett 315-212-8950 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Katie Bennett 315-854-4471 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Todd Crowell 704-661-7542 Sports & Entertainment Travel (Charter)
Amy Irwin 708-935-8776 Sports & Entertainment Travel (Charter)

Carlos Ramirez

Sports & Entertainment Travel

785-551-9863

Paul Griesedieck

Sports & Entertainment Travel

314-440-7214

Marcy Bennett

Sports & Entertainment Travel

315-212-8950

Katie Bennett

Sports & Entertainment Travel

315-854-4471

Todd Crowell

Sports & Entertainment Travel (Charter)

704-661-7542

Amy Irwin

Sports & Entertainment Travel (Charter)

708-935-8776