50th Independence Bowl: December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST
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1ST & GIVE
The Independence Bowl is more than just a football game, and the goal of 1st & Give is to raise the charitable giving profile of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and Independence Bowl Foundation – further serving the mission of the Independence Bowl Foundation of enhancing the community impact in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. 1st & Give initiatives include the Willis Knighton Community Service Scholarships, Extra Yard for Teachers donations, Big Game Show Charity Round and other philanthropic projects and endeavors.
Extra Yard for Teachers
Partnering with the College Football Playoff Foundation, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl has donated over $142,000 to local teachers and schools since 2021.
In 2025, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl donated $40,000 to local educators in Northwest Louisiana. The Independence Bowl and Extra Yard for Teachers \ teamed up in March 2025 to donate $10,000 to Starbase Louisiana to help fund Barksdale Air Force Base’s Starbase branch during federal budget negotiations, and in December 2025, the bowl donated $1,000 to 29 local educators. They also donated $1,000 total to two teachers on the Extra Yard for Teachers BIG DAY on September 16, 2025.
Fish ‘N Football
Saturday, September 19 from 5-9 PM | Provenance Town Center
Join us for our annual Fish ‘N Football at Provenance Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5-9 pm! Live music will kick us off at 5 pm before we stream the LSU-Ole Miss game on the big screen!
Free & open to the public, but IBF members get the VIP treatment with: catered fish fry by Johnny’s Catfish, complimentary drinks and access to an exclusive members-only section. Bring the whole family because there will be games, inflatables, and fun for all ages! We’ll have a cash bar for adult beverages for non-members. Thank you to the event sponsors: Carter Credit Union, Eagle Distributing, KSM Marketing Agency, Sonic & Xfinity!
High SChool football Media Day, presented by Xpress Car Wash
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | Independence Stadium
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl hosted the 2nd annual High School Football Media Day, presented by Xpress Car Wash, on Tuesday, August 4 in the Independence Stadium Club Level!
36 high schools from 13 Parishes across North Louisiana participated, bringing their head coach and student-athletes to interact with media representatives from across the state of Louisiana. The event provides an outstanding opportunity for the media to promote all high schools from the region and the amazing student-athletes in Northwest Louisiana.
Youth FOOTBALL Clinic
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Independence Stadium
The 15th annual Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic hit the field on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Independence Stadium! The annual clinic is FREE for boys and girls aged 5-13 (incoming 8th graders). All participants received a free meal from Dillas Primo Quesadillas and t-shirt courtesy of Sports World after the event.
Nearly 200 children attended this year’s clinic and had a great time under the sun! Clinic participants were coached by current Louisiana Tech football players — wide receiver/return specialist Dedrick Latulas, punter Lexington Matthews, defensive back Jacoryian Crowe, defensive back Kameron Carter and offensive lineman Troy Smith — and coaches from Louisiana Tech, ULM, Northwestern State, Sam Houston and Southern-Shreveport.
USTA Junior Tennis Classic
March 28-29 | Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, Querbes Tennis Center & Bossier Tennis Center
For the third consecutive year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl hosted youth tennis players from across North America for the annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic. The USTA National Level 5 Tournament was hosted on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29 at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, Querbes Tennis Center and Bossier Tennis Center.
RACKETS ON THE ROCKS
Friday, March 27 from 6-8 pm | Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club
The night before the annual Junior Tennis Classic hits the courts at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, the Independence Bowl hosts the annual Rackets on the Rocks.
Willis Knighton Health Community Service Scholarship
Each year, the Independence Bowl Foundation and Willis Knighton Health award a scholarship to one Caddo Parish and one Bossier Parish graduating senior. The scholarship is awarded based on academic success and commitment to improving the community through service. The scholarship was increased from $2,500 to $5,000 apiece in 2025. $105,000 in scholarships has been awarded in the first 20 years of the program. 2025 marked the 20th year of the program.
“Show Your INdependence” Art Contest
The Independence Bowl started the “Show Your Independence” Art Contest 11 years ago, which asks local elementary school kids to draw what the word “Independence” means to them. Winners are selected from each grade level and given two tickets to the game, and their artwork is displayed during the game.
Non-profit Visits
Players and coaches from both teams get involved in the community during bowl week. An annual highlight for the players, they visit with residents of Holy Angels and the Arc Caddo-Bossier, tour Barksdale Air Force Base and visit with active members of the military, and more!
Independence Bowl Foundation
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106 | P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136
318.221.0712 | 888.414.BOWL | info@independencebowl.org