Iowa In The Pinstripe Bowl: Everything You Need To Know

The college football bowl season is underway with 40 games slated before the national championship takes place on Jan. 8. For die-hard Iowa fans, bowl time this year means a post-Christmas trip to New York, where the Hawkeyes will take on Boston College Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Here is what you need to know if you plan to head to the game — or where to watch if you're sticking close to home:

GAME: Eighth annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl

TEAMS: Boston College Eagles (7-5) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (7-5). This is the first matchup for the teams.

WHERE: Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451

WHEN: Game time is 5:15 p.m. Dec. 27, 2017

BROADCAST STATION: ESPN

TICKETS: On sale to the general public through the Pinstripe Bowlwebsite, Iowa Hawkeyes athletics or via third-party sites like Ticketmaster, StubHub and Vivid Seats.

HOTELS: They are everywhere in New York. Here is a list of nearby hotels from the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.

BUNDLED DEAL: Want a full experience? Ultimate Fan packagesinclude a field or main level game ticket, hotel accommodations, a New York museum tour, access to the head coaches' press conference, a souvenir, tailgate admission and pre-game warning track pass.

FOR FUN: Things to do in Bronx , NY, according to TripAdvisor

MORE BOWL GAMES: Check out all the NCAA matchups here.

Photo: Iowa running back James Butler reaches across the goal line ahead of the tackle by Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams on Nov. 24 in Lincoln, Neb. The Hawkeyes won the game, 56-14. — Steven Branscombe/Getty News/Getty Images