When Is Pitt’s Bowl Game? Date, Time & TV Details for the Panthers’ Postseason Matchup

Pitt may not be part of the College Football Playoff field, but the Panthers are going bowling after finishing the regular season with an 8-4 record.

Pat Narduzzi’s squad earned a spot in the Military Bowl, setting the stage for a matchup with East Carolina, which also brings an 8-4 record into the game. This will only be the fifth battle between the Panthers and Pirates and the first meeting since ECU defeated Pitt in 1992.

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After a 2-2 start to the 2025 campaign, the Panthers won six of their last eight games with quarterback Mason Heintschel (2,098 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, seven interceptions) leading the way. Can the true freshman end the season on a high note?

Here is everything you need to know about Pitt vs. East Carolina, including TV and streaming options for the Military Bowl.

When is Pitt’s bowl game?

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 27
• Time: 11 a.m. ET

Pitt vs. East Carolina is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27. The Military Bowl will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.

This will mark the Panthers’ second appearance in the Military Bowl. They previously faced Navy in the 2015 edition of the game, losing to the Midshipmen, 44-28.

Where to watch Pitt’s bowl game: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: ESPN app

Pitt vs. East Carolina will air nationally on ESPN. The Military Bowl will also be available to stream on the ESPN app, which gives viewers access to live college football games and ESPN shows like “SportsCenter” and “First Take.”

For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 93.7 The Fan.

Pitt bowl history game, matchup and results

Here is how Pitt has performed in their recent bowl game appearances:

Year	Bowl	Matchup	Result
2024	GameAbove Sports Bowl	vs. Toledo	L, 48-46 (6OT)
2022	Sun Bowl	vs. UCLA	W, 37-35
2021	Peach Bowl	vs. Michigan State	L, 31-21
2019	Quick Lane Bowl	vs. Eastern Michigan	W, 34-30
2018	Sun Bowl	vs. Stanford	L, 14-13
2016	Pinstripe Bowl	vs. Northwestern	L, 31-24
2015	Military Bowl	vs. Navy	L, 44-28
2014	Armed Forces Bowl	vs. Houston	L, 35-34
2013	Little Caesars Bowl	vs. Bowling Green	W, 30-27
2012	BBVA Compass Bowl	vs. Ole Miss	L, 38-17

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