The Magic City Classic: Alabama State vs Alabama A&M

Witness the 82nd football clash between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University, two in-state SWAC rivals who come together every year to put on the No. 1 HBCU Classic in the country. The competition is just as fierce at halftime with the battle of the bands between A&M’s Marching Maroon & White and ASU’s Mighty Marching Hornets.

Visit the Coors Light Tailgate Party with entertainment, giveaways and more! The party gets cranked up at 10 am on game day just outside the gates on the west side of Legion Field.

Parade: Join us in the streets of downtown Birmingham at 8:00 a.m. and prepare to be entertained by the best bands, dance teams and entertainment around! The parade will be led by the famous McDonald’s float carrying celebrities and the Magic City Classic Ambassador. Don’t miss the bands and dance teams from both Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University as they put on a show! This is a rain-or-shine event, and admission is free.