Puerto Rico’s 2026 postseason calendar has two different bowl games. The TransPerfect San Juan Bowl is scheduled for December 16 in San Juan. The Puerto Rico Bowl follows on December 22 in Bayamón.
December 16: San Juan
The inaugural TransPerfect San Juan Bowl will use Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The organizer lists kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 7:30 p.m. Atlantic time in San Juan. The game has a primary ACC–Sun Belt agreement. The broadcast network remains pending in the organizer’s announcement.
December 22: Bayamón
The Puerto Rico Bowl is scheduled for Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, 2:30 p.m. Atlantic, with ESPN carrying the game. The announced selection plan includes a MAC team against another FBS opponent.
The setting is part of the story
For coverage and prediction research, travel, practice access, and the actual football configuration deserve attention after team selection. The two events also create different local stories, from the stadium conversion in San Juan to the arrival of bowl football in Bayamón.
Fans should use the official page for the specific game when checking tickets and venue directions. The individual game guides keep those links with each event.
Sources & further reading
Research checked November 5, 2026. This guide separates confirmed announcements from details still pending.