NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl will air on ABC this New Year's Eve, bowl and ESPN representatives announced Thursday. 

Kickoff is slated for Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11:00 a.m. CST inside Nissan Stadium. It will mark the first time the Bowl has been featured on network television in its 25-year history. The Bowl is entering its third year of its six-year agreement with the Big Ten and SEC.  

“We’re looking forward to welcoming fans from the Big Ten and SEC back to Nashville during one of the city’s marquee weekends and showcasing Nashville on network television,” Scott Ramsey, President & CEO of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, said. “Last year saw unprecedented success for both our game and the city in terms of economic impact. We’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase Nashville on a large stage like ABC. We’re thankful for the continued support of our title sponsor TransPerfect, ESPN, the Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium officials along with the Metro Nashville Government as we look forward to another great experience this December.”

TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe commented, “We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. For the first time in history, the game will be played on network television—and on New Year’s Eve! Like last year, the game will feature opponents from the Big Ten and the SEC, the two most competitive conferences in college football. We are honored to welcome all to Nashville for what promises to be a marquee matchup.”

For more information on this year’s game, visit www.MusicCityBowl.com.

###

Bowl Media Contact

Aldo Amato, Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications, (615) 743-3124 or aamato@nashvillesports.com

About the TransPerfect Music City Bowl

The TransPerfect City Bowl (501(c)(3) non-profit organization) is an annual post-season collegiate bowl featuring the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences. Since its inception, the bowl has produced over $390 million in direct economic impact. Distributed nationally to millions of viewers and listeners on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Radio, the bowl is Nashville’s holiday tradition. For more information, call the Bowl office at 615-743-3130 or visit the Bowl online at MusicCityBowl.com.