| Miami Lakes, FL – The annual Orange Bowl Basketball Classic doubleheader, traditionally played in late December, will not be held in 2020, but will return in 2021 it was announced today. Uncertainty surrounding large indoor gatherings due to the COVID-19 crisis led to the decision to not play the 2020 Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. “The safety of the student-athletes, patrons, staff and arena personnel is most important, and while we are disappointed that the event will not take place this year, we are looking forward to the 27th Orange Bowl Basketball Classic in 2021,” said Orange Bowl Committee President and Chair Jeff E. Rubin. The 2021 Basketball Classic will again feature the University of Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles as the hosts for the doubleheader games and will be held at its longtime home — the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Broward County. The Orange Bowl Committee will be reaching out to all patrons who have secured tickets to this year’s event. Those holding tickets may also contact the Orange Bowl Ticket Office at (305) 341-4702 or via email at tickets@orangebowl.org. |
| About the Orange BowlThe Orange Bowl is a 380-member, primarily-volunteer non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl community outreach efforts are comprised of four pillars: youth sports, fundraising and community events, academic programs and scholarships, and legacy gifts. The Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 2, 2021. The Orange Bowl also led a community-wide effort to bring the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship to South Florida. It will be played on Jan. 11, 2021 (2021miami.com). For more information on the 2020-2021 Orange Bowl events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program presented by Panera Bread, log on to orangebowl.org or follow the @OrangeBowl on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. |
