American Football - Tournaments



American Football also popular as Football in the United States is loved by the people of America. There are many tournaments held all over the year and we will discuss some of them here. All these tournaments are listed below −

  • Alamo Bowl

  • Army Navy Game

  • Cactus Bowl

  • College Football Playoff National Championship

  • Cotton Bowl Classic

  • East-West Shrine Game

  • Fiesta Bowl

  • Gator Bowl

  • Holiday Bowl

  • Music City Bowl

  • NFL Playoffs

  • NFL Pro Bowl

  • Orange Bowl

  • Peach Bowl

  • Rose Bowl

  • Sugar Bowl

  • Super Bowl

Alamo Bowl

The Alamo Bowl is played in San Antonio, Texas. The game was started in 1993 and is held annually between two college teams. It is a post-season game and the teams from Big 12 and Pac-12 conferences participate in the tournament. The game is popular as the finishing is exciting.

Army Navy Game

The Army-Navy game is a tournament that is played between two college teams. The game was started in 1890 and is held once in a year. The game is played between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy. This tournament is held for paying tribute to the armed forces in the United States.

Cactus Bowl

The Cactus Bowl is a game that is played between two college teams. The tournament was started in 1989 and is played once in a year. Another name of the Cactus Bowl tournament is Guaranteed Rate Bowl and it is a post-season game which is held in Phoenix, Arizona. The teams are selected from Big 10 and Big 12 conferences.

College Football Playoff National Championship

The competition is held in different parts of the United States. The game was started recently in 2014 and is organized once in a year. The game is played between two college teams. The tournament decides the winner of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) championship. The College Football Playoff National Championship has been created as a replacement for the Bowl Championship Series. The game is played between the two top teams selected by the selection committee. The team of Alabama has won three titles since the time the tournament has started.

Cotton Bowl Classic

Cotton Ball Classic is a tournament which is held between two college teams and is held once in a year. The tournament was started in 1937 and is held once in a year in Arlington, Texas. The game is played between two college teams. It is a tournament in which two college teams of different conferences take part.

The College Bowl Classic Tournament is a part of the College Playoff Football rotation since 2014. The stadium where the game is played is known as the AT&T stadium which is located in Arlington, Texas.

East-West Shrine Game

East-West Shrine Game is a tournament which can be played in any part of the United States. The tournament was started in 1925 and is played between two college all-star teams. The game is held once in a year. The game is held for the seniors in the universities all over the USA. The game is played by seniors to make a great career. East-West Shrine Game is also held to support Shrine’s Hospital for Children.

Fiesta Bowl

The Fiesta Bowl is a game that is played between two college teams once in a year. The game was started in 1971 and is played in Glendale, Arizona. This tournament is a part of the College Football Playoff rotation. The game is popular among the fans. Besides game, colorful festivities are also arranged.

Gator Bowl

Gator Bowl is a tournament that is held in Jacksonville, Florida. The game was started in 1946 and is held once in a year. The game is played between two teams which are selected from SEC, ACC, and Big Ten Conferences. The game is very popular among the fans. Another name for the Gator Bowl is TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

Holiday Bowl

The Holiday Bowl Game is held in Santiago California. The game was established in 1978 and is played between two college teams once in a year. The teams from Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences participate in the tournament.

Music City Bowl

Music City Bowl is a tournament that is held in Nashville, Tennessee. The game was started in 1998 and is held annually. The game is played between two college teams which are selected from the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference. The game is popular among fans and tourists. A musical heritage is also a part of the game which makes it memorable for the audience.

NFL Playoffs

NFL Playoffs is held annually in the United States. The tournament was established in 1933 and is played between 14 professional teams. The game is played to select a team that has to play the Super Bowl. The game consists of wildcard teams and division winners. From the two conferences of the leagues.

NFL Pro Bowl

The NFL Pro Bowl is a game that is played between two professional all-star teams The tournament was started in 1951 and is held once in a year in any part of the United States. The game consists of top players that are selected by coaches, fans, and players. Many changes have been made to the tournament which is held a week before the Super Bowl.

Orange Bowl

Orange Bowl is a tournament that is played in Miami Gardens, Florida. The tournament was started in 1925 and is played between two college teams. The game is held once in a year. It is a part of College Football Playoff Rotation and teams from Atlantic Coast Conference and other conferences can participate in this tournament.

Peach Bowl

Peach Bowl is a tournament which is a part of the College Football Playoff Rotation and was established in 1950. The game is held between two college all-star teams. The place where the game is played is Mobile, Alabama. The game is held for the football seniors so that they can enhance their NFL Draft stock. The game is played between North and South Squads and is played for the evaluation of players. A good number of stars were produced by this tournament.

Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl is a tournament that is held in Pasadena California. The game was started in 1902 and is played between two college teams. The game is held once in a year. The Rose Bowl Game is also known as Granddaddy of Them All. It is the oldest game which is played on the new year's day. The game is played between the winners of the Big Ten Conference and Pac-12 Conference.

Sugar Bowl

The Sugar Bowl is a tournament that is held once in a year and is played between two college teams. The game was started in 1935 and is played in New Orleans Louisiana. It is considered as one of the prestigious games and it is also a part of the College Football Playoff Rotation. The teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big 12 Conference take part in this tournament.

Super Bowl

Super Bowl is a tournament that is held anywhere in the United States. The tournament was started in 1967 and is held once in a year. The game is played between two professional teams. It is the game of the National Football League (NFL) in which the game is played between two top teams who compete to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The game is popular among people all over the world. Most of the victories have been done by two teams - New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. Each of them has won 6 trophies.

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