Minnesota, Virginia Tech Set to Face Off in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte on January 3
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in the 23rd Duke’s Mayo Bowl. The game starts January 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Bank of…

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 27: Head coach Neal Brown of the West Virginia Mountaineers gets dunked in mayonnaise after a win against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. West Virginia won 30-10. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)The Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in the 23rd Duke's Mayo Bowl. The game starts January 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The big stadium can hold 75,523 fans when it's completely full. Fans can watch the game on ESPN. Anyone looking to go in person can buy tickets through Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats, with prices starting at $76. This game is an important stop on the way to college football's National Championship, set for January 20, 2025.
Duke's Mayo president Joe Tuza talked about mixing college football with their brand. "We look forward to hosting two great college football programs in Minnesota and Virginia Tech as they represent the Big Ten and ACC in this year's Duke's Mayo Bowl."
Leading the planning efforts, Charlotte Sports Foundation's Danny Morrison promised an amazing experience for both teams and fans.
DukesMayoBowl.com has all the important info for people going to the game — from where to park to what you can bring into the stadium. Visitors can find everything they need to plan their game day.