The Magic City to host the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic at Legion Field, Oct. 9
Football fans stand up! The Morehouse Tuskegee Classic will be in Birmingham at Legion Field for the first time ever. Here are the deets. 👈
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Tulane vs Morgan State season opener to be played at Legion Field
From the Big Easy to the Magic City—Tulane and Morgan State play at Legion Field this Saturday 🏈
Over 20 additional vaccination sites approved for potential use in Birmingham
The Birmingham City Council has unanimously approved 22 new vaccination sites for potential use in The Magic City. Learn what this means for the city as well as what’s in store for Legion Field.
15 things you never knew about our city—just in time for Birmingham Day
Today is a very special day—Birmingham’s birthday! On December 19, 1871, the beautiful city of Birmingham was incorporated by the state of Alabama. To celebrate Birmingham Day, we’re sharing 15 things you might not know about the Magic City.
Birmingham supports Legion Field national historic landmark efforts
The Birmingham City Council unanimously approved today a resolution supporting efforts to designate Legion Field as a national historic landmark.
A spotlight on Birmingham’s Smithfield community—where history hides in plain sight
As a part of Bham Now’s neighborhood series, we’re shining a spotlight on Birmingham’s Smithfield community. Keep reading to learn more about this historic area including Bethel House, A.H. Parker High School and gearing up for The World Games 2021.
The countdown to the World Games 2021 begins
Come July 2021, all eyes will be on Birmingham for the World Games 2021. 3,600 of the world’s best athletes from 110 countries are coming right here to the Magic City. The city’s gearing up for this pivotal event and…
5 Birmingham venues approved for events during 2021 World Games
The City of Birmingham, the Parks and Recreation Board and The World Games 2021 recently came to an agreement about which Birmingham venues would host events for the upcoming World Games. Here are five locations where you can witness The…
7 Things to Know and Love About Birmingham’s West End
West End holds remnants of Birmingham’s history from before Birmingham was even a city. This neighborhood is where the magic all started and where it continues to shine! Let’s take a walk through the historic West End community.
5 things you need to know about the 2019 Magic City Classic on Oct. 26th
It’s that time of year again, folks. There is sooo much happening at Birmingham’s 2019 Magic City Classic, and here is what you need to know to get the most out of it.
5 things that will help you prepare and have an eventful Magic City Classic
A few weeks ago it was announced by the city of Birmingham that there is a budget of $800,000 for the Annual 77th Magic City Classic. The event is the largest HBCU football game, between Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and…
Remembering Billy Graham’s visits to Birmingham in 1964 and 1972
With the passing of Billy Graham this week, Birmingham is remembering the time the beloved evangelist spoke to tens of thousands at Legion Field in 1964 and 1972.
Future of Birmingham’s Legion Field uncertain; renovate, repair or replace
90 years ago one of the first games played at Legion Field in Birmingham was the Tide facing Georgia. Here we are nine decades later, the rivalries are still as fierce as ever, but the stadium that hosted that game,…
Birmingham on list of proposed World Cup 2026 locations
According to ESPN FC, the United Bid Committee (US/Canada/Mexico) for the 2026 World Cup announced a proposed list of 49 cities under consideration to host games for the world’s largest sporting event. Birmingham’s Legion Field is on the list.
UAB Football is Back this Saturday at their Spring Game
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UAB Football (@uab_fb) You won’t want to miss your chance to see UAB Football back on Legion Field this Saturday. This Spring Game will be the highlight of your weekend.