| FCS Bowl | |
|---|---|
| FCS National Bowl | |
| | |
| Stadium | Municipal Stadium (2016–present) |
| Location | Daytona Beach, Florida (2016–present) |
| Previous stadiums | Riccardo Silva Stadium (2014–2015) |
| Previous locations | Miami, Florida (2014–2015) |
| Operated | 2014–present |
| Website | fcsbowl.com |
| Sponsors | |
Team No Sleep Sports | |
| 2024 matchup | |
| American vs. National (American 29–0) | |
| 2025 matchup | |
| Postponed | |
The FCS Bowl, also known as the FCS National Bowl, is an independently operated post-season college football all-star game, normally played annually in December in Florida since 2014. The game showcases NFL draft prospects of those collegiate players who have completed their eligibility in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), although the game does feature players from Division II, Division III, and from NAIA as well. The game is played as a doubleheader with the National Bowl Game. The December 2025 edition was postponed "due to unforeseen circumstances." [1]
The FCS Bowl was first played in December 2014 at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the campus of Florida International University (FIU). [2] The game was organized by East Preps LLC, who operated the game independently. [3] After two years, the game moved to Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida. [4]
The game and an associated scouting combine provide opportunity for players from smaller colleges to get exposure with scouts from various professional leagues, including the NFL and CFL. [5] Additionally, NFL Films distributes game and practice film to NFL teams. [6] Organizers report that 26 players from the December 2015 games (National Bowl Game and FCS Bowl) reached the NFL in some capacity. [7] At the December 2016 game, 14 NFL teams were represented, with over 30 scouts in attendance. [4]
The December 2025 edition was indefinitely postponed four days before its intended playing. [1] As of that planned edition, the bowl was operated by Team No Sleep Sports. [8]
| Date | Winning team | Losing team | Stadium | City | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2014 | White Team | 41 | Navy Team | 28 | Riccardo Silva Stadium | Miami, FL | |
| December 6, 2015 | American | 23 | National | 22 | [9] | ||
| December 4, 2016 | American | 33 | National | 16 | Municipal Stadium | Daytona Beach, FL | [4] |
| December 10, 2017 | National | 19 | American | 7 | [10] | ||
| December 9, 2018 | American | 38 | National | 37 | [11] | ||
| December 10, 2023 | National | 14 | American | 12 | [12] | ||
| December 8, 2024 | American | 29 | National | 0 | [13] | ||
| December 14, 2025 | Postponed | [1] | |||||
Overall MVPs of each game are listed below. Some additional awards not listed are also given, for offensive and defensive player of each team, special teams player, lineman, and the James Pratt Courage Award.
| Year | MVP | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Benjamin Anderson | QB | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| 2015 | Jarrid Williams | LB | Wagner |
| 2016 | Josh Straughan | QB | Southern Illinois |
| 2017 | Rameses Owens | RB | Lincoln (PA) |
| 2018 | Vincent Espinoza | QB | Lincoln (PA) |
| 2023 | Raydarius Freeman | DL | UNC Pembroke |
| 2024 | Dallaz Corbitt | DE | Bethune-Cookman |