SDCCU returns as title sponsor of the beloved San Diego college football tradition kicking off December 23 at Snapdragon Stadium

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (August 27, 2026) –  San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®)  , one of California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is proud to announce its return as the title sponsor of the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl as the game makes its highly anticipated return to San Diego. The 13th SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl will kick off Wednesday, December 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium and will air on the CW Network. 

For 12 years, the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl was a celebrated December tradition in San Diego. Bringing college football fans together and showcasing top teams from across the country. First played in 2005, the bowl returns in 2026 with a matchup featuring the Pac-12 against a Power 4 opponent from the ACC, Big Ten, or Big 12 conferences.

“We are proud to return as the title sponsor of the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl and continue a partnership that brings our community together and creates a tremendous economic impact throughout the region,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “As a credit union we believe in investing in the people and organizations that help our region thrive, and this partnership allows us to support our local economy while creating a positive impact that extends well beyond the game.”  

“We’re thrilled to bring back the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl,” said Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego. “SDCCU has been an incredible partner to Sports San Diego for many years and having them lead this comeback means everything to us. This game holds a special place in our community, and we can’t wait for its return at Snapdragon Stadium this December.”

Tickets will first be available to annual Holiday Bowl ticket holders, followed by an exclusive presale for SDCCU members before tickets go on sale to the general public in September. 
  
SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions and was named one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek, and voted San Diego’s BEST Credit Union for 2026 in The San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll. SDCCU proudly serves the financial needs of customers in Southern California counties, including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. SDCCU provides breakthrough banking products that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle and delivers banking services that save customers money. SDCCU is leading the way, offering FREE Checking with eStatements, SDCCU mobile banking, mortgage loans, auto loans, Visa® credit cards, and business banking services. Federally insured by NCUA. Membership required. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS #580585. For more information, visit www.sdccu.com.

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