Want to Attend 2026 Magic City Classic? Here’s How to Win

We are just days away from the Annual Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed the “Largest HBCU event in the United States, attracting around 200,000 participants.”

The showdown between Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University, two in-state rivals, brings out the crowds and an economic impact in the state of Alabama of $25 million.

Gameday Schedule

Parade

Saturday, October 31
8 a.m.
Downtown Birmingham - The parade starts on 18th Street N and 7th Avenue N.

“Prepare to be entertained by the best bands, dance teams, and entertainment around at the Magic City Classic Parade presented by Disney on the Yard! 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,” said the press release.

Click here for the parade route.

Tailgate

Saturday, October 31
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“There’s no tailgate party in the country like the Pregame Tailgate Party at the Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. Enjoy sponsor activations, giveaways, entertainment and more,” said the press release.

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Game

Saturday, October 31
2:30 p.m.
Historic Legion Field

“Witness the 85^th 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,” said the press release.

Click here to get more information on game tickets.

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How to Win Two Complimentary Game Tickets

Follow these three simple steps to qualify to win two passes to the Magic City Classic football game on Saturday, October 31. These are digital tickets, and if you win, you'll need to download them before you arrive at the game.

#1 - Open this radio station's free app.

#2 - Click on the “Chat with Us” icon and submit the information listed in step #3.

#3 – In the “Chat with Us” feature, send us the word "Classic" and the email address where you receive important information by Wednesday, October 28 at 5:59 p.m.

We will select winners at random and contact them directly through the station’s free app messaging system and the email address you submitted.
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