Pop-Tarts Bowl Brings the Heat with a Toaster Trophy

The Pop-Tarts Bowl is back, and it’s not just about football anymore. This time it’s about breakfast innovation on a championship scale. This year, the bowl game is taking things to the next level with the debut of a trophy that doubles as a working toaster. Yes, you read that right. The Miami Hurricanes and Iowa State Cyclones will battle it out on Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET, and the winners will walk away with a trophy that actually toasts Pop-Tarts.

The brains behind this wild idea? According to PR Newswire, it's a collaboration between Pop-Tarts and GE Appliances, who decided that a regular ol’ trophy just wasn’t enough. Fans and media raved about last year’s antics, like the edible mascot, so the brand cranked up the creativity for 2024. GE’s team in Louisville, Kentucky, pulled out all the stops, from sketching designs to 3D printing prototypes, and finally built this shiny, hand-polished toaster trophy that plugs right in and works like a charm.

This trophy isn’t just a quirky PR stunt—it’s a perfect mashup of flavor, nostalgia, and football pride. At the unveiling ceremony in Orlando on Dec. 15, guests toasted up the first Pop-Tarts from the trophy, giving fans a sneak peek at the glory awaiting the winning team.

It’s clear that the Pop-Tarts Bowl isn’t just another bowl game. The people behind it know how to turn heads and make football more than just touchdowns and field goals. With their unique approach, they’ve created an event that’s part game, part spectacle, and all about fun.

If you’re ready to see who takes home this one-of-a-kind prize, tune in to ABC on Dec. 28. For tickets or more details, head to PopTartsBowl.com. This year, the Pop-Tarts Bowl is serving up more than a championship—it’s serving breakfast too.

Going to a football game can definitely be expensive, but one football stadium in Florida has some of the cheapest food and drinks.

We love going to professional sports games, but we also know that can be pretty pricy. Before you even get into the stadium, you may already be up to $50 deep just to park. Then you add in food, drinks and merch and before you know it, a $150 ticket turns into a $500 day. And that's not even taking into consideration the amount of time it may take for you to get there. Especially if you leave from here in Fort Myers to either Miami or Tampa, you're minimum 2 hours. Jacksonville fans are looking at more like 5 hours, plus a hotel stay.

While Miami is not known for being cheap, Hard Rock Stadium is ranking high for cheap eats and sips. Betting.com looked at the price for hotdogs and beer at each NFL stadium. Let's face it, you can't go to a game without beer and a hot dog. For some reason at a game, they both just taste better. Hard Rock Stadium came in at 2nd place on the list for having the most budget-friendly prices. Hot dogs are just $4 and a beer is just $5. I think the last time I went to a Bucs game, I paid $18 for a beer!! It was a big one, but still, ouch. The cheapest NFL stadium is Mercedes-Benz stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons. Beer is $5 and a hotdog, just $2.

TIAA Bank Field is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars. You'll spend $11.50 for a beer and $6.75 for a hot dog.

Soldier Field is home to the Chicago Bears. You'll spend $11 for a beer and $7.50 for a hot dog.

Highmark Stadium is home to the Buffalo Bills. You'll spend $11.50 for a beer and $7.25 for a hot dog.

Raymond James Stadium is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You'll spend $12 for a beer and $7 for a hot dog.

SoFi Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. You'll spend $11 for a beer and $8 for a hot dog.