2025 First Americans Bowl Week

Tahlequah, OK — The First Americans Bowl is set to kick off a historic weekend as players, coaches, families, and fans arrive in Tahlequah for the inaugural celebration of this groundbreaking annual college football event.

Festivities begin Friday, December 5, with a joint team banquet at 12:00 PM at the Chota Event Center, where both programs will come together to honor student-athletes, recognize community partners, and celebrate the cultural significance of the bowl’s debut year. Tickets for the banquet are available for purchase.

The 2025 First Americans Bowl Banquet will be held at the Chota Event Center at 12:00 PM Friday

Later that evening, both teams will take part in the Tahlequah Christmas Parade, stepping off at 6:00 PM in Downtown Tahlequah. Athletes will walk the parade route alongside local organizations, giving fans an early chance to meet and welcome the players representing their communities.

The week culminates on Saturday, December 6, when the highly anticipated First Americans Bowl officially kicks off at 1:00 PM. This game marks the beginning of a new era in college football—an annual event designed to celebrate Indigenous excellence, create new opportunities for Native American student-athletes, and bring together communities from across the region. Game tickets and parking passes are now available for purchase.

The First Americans Bowl is poised to become a staple of the college football calendar for years to come, setting the foundation for a tradition that honors culture, competition, and unity.