Margaritaville Resort Casino to Serve as Media Headquarters for 2025 Independence Bowl

SHREVEPORT, La. (Dec. 16, 2025) – Margaritaville Resort Casino will serve as the official media headquarters of the 2025 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl from December 27-30. Margaritaville will host the media hospitality suite throughout Bowl Week and the Pre-Game Press Conference on Monday, December 29 at 10 a.m.

Credentialed media for the 2025 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will have access to the Media Hospitality Suite at Margaritaville from December 27-30. Credentials will be available for pick up in the hospitality suite during operating hours. Hours will vary throughout the week.

The Pre-Game Press Conference is in the Paradise Theater in Margaritaville on Monday, December 29 at 10 a.m. The press conference will feature the head coaches and select student-athletes from Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech.

The 49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kicks off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST between Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Tickets. There is a variety of ticket packages available – including individual tickets, group tickets, Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs, Small Business Fan Packs and more. For ticketing questions, fans can email [email protected] or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712. 

For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules/. Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl fans can visit OpportunityLouisiana.com to explore why Louisiana businesses are positioned to win. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game. The 49th edition will kick off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference and television agreements also run through the 2025 bowl game. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.