The 2026 Orange Bowl is set to be played on January 1st, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This years game is College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. The #5 seeded Oregon Ducks will face the #4 seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders in this 92nd edition of the Orange Bowl (official site).
The Oregon Ducks are currently 12-1 this season after defeating James Madison 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Oregon Ducks only loss of the season came vs Indiana, who are the #1 seed in the College Football Playoffs.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are also 12-1 this season and coming off their 34-7 win over BYU for the Big 12 Championship. Texas Tech’s only loss of the season was a tight 26-22 loss at Arizona State.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on the Orange Bowl, look at the betting lines for the game, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Orange Bowl?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on the Orange Bowl in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on the Orange Bowl. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of the Orange Bowl. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) apps such as PrizePicks and Underdog offer player stat contests in most states. Rather than betting on who wins, you pick whether players will go over or under a statistical projection.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
2026 Orange Bowl Betting Odds
Here are the odds for this years Oregon vs Texas Tech game (odds from December 31st, 2025, the day before gameday):
As you can see Oregon is a 2.5 point favorite heading into the game. The “to win” odds indicate Oregon has a 56.1% chance of winning the game, while Texas Tech has 48.1% (the extra 4.2% is the vig in that market).
The over/under for the Orange Bowl is set at 51.5 points.
For a detailed breakdown of these three main betting options check out our football betting page.
Bet On The Orange Bowl – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of bets where they are available, prediction markets let you trade contracts on the outcome, and DFS apps are built around player stats. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets and DFS apps require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the college football or NCAA football section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before kickoff and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
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