Your guide to the 82nd Magic City Classic Weekend

Magic City Classic
The weekend is about so much more than just the game. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

It’s that time of the year… Magic City Classic time. Keep reading for all the details to make your weekend one that you’ll never forget.

Events Scheduled

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The Marching Maroon & White Band of Alabama A&M University. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

The 82nd McDonald’s Magic City Classic, brought to you by Coca-Cola, starts with a press conference and ends with an epic face-off between Alabama A&M and Alabama State on Saturday, October 28th at Legion Field.

The Magic City Classic is one of HBCU’s largest football games in the country played annually at Legion Field in Birmingham. This is not just a game; the winner could potentially earn a spot in the SWAC Championship. The events that come with the Magic City Classic are just as fun as the game:

Press conference

Mcdonald’s Magic City Classic Parade

  • When: Saturday, October 28th at 8AM- 11AM, rain or shine
  • Route: https://www.magiccityclassic.com/route/
  • Free admission
  • The parade also will be broadcast on Fox 6 in Birmingham, as well as on Gray affiliates in Huntsville and Montgomery.

PLUS—Don’t miss the battle of the bands and dance teams from both ASU and AA&M.

Coors Light Tailgate Party

  • When: Saturday, October 28th at 10AM- 2PM
  • Location: west side of Legion Field
  • Visit the party for entertainment, giveaways, and much more
  • Free admission

Mcdonald’s Magic City Classic

This 82nd battle between the Alabama State Hornets and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs is a show no one wants to miss. From the football to the incredible marching bands, it is sure to be a blast.

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Amber Curry
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