The **Capital One Orange Bowl**, organized by the Orange Bowl Committee, is a premier nonprofit sports entity founded in 1935 to boost South Florida tourism via an annual college football bowl game and supporting events.[1][2][3][5] This 370- to 400-member, primarily volunteer group has evolved into a regional powerhouse, hosting year-round championships in basketball, tennis, swimming, paddle sports, youth football, and regattas, while driving economic impact through premier entertainment.[1][4][5][6] Historically, the game debuted on January 1, 1935, at Miami Field, shifting to Miami Orange Bowl stadium in 1938 and Hard Rock Stadium in 1996.[2] It gained national prominence in the 1990s via the Bowl Coalition, Alliance, and BCS, hosting championships in 1994, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2005, plus BCS titles in 2009 and 2013.[2] Capital One secured title sponsorship in 2014 through a multi-year ESPN deal, elevating it as the official credit card/banking partner for the College Football Playoff (CFP); it hosted semifinals in 2015 and 2018, and typically pits the ACC champion against top Big Ten, SEC, or Notre Dame teams.[1][2] Prior sponsors included FedEx (1989–2010) and Discover (2011–2014).[2] Key achievements include injecting millions into the local economy, committing $50 million over two decades to community improvements, and fostering youth via scholarships, academic programs, and events like the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance.[3][4][5][6] Notable traditions feature an Orange Bowl Queen coronation and parade floats.[2] Recent highlights: Tennessee's 31-14 win over Clemson in 2022, with QB Joe Milton III as MVP before a 63,912 sellout crowd.[3] Currently thrivin