Magic City Classic 2026 (85th annual)
Oct 31, 2026 · Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204 · Birmingham, AL
About this event
The 85th annual HBCU football clash between Alabama A&M and Alabama State — the largest HBCU football game in the country. Full weekend includes 8 AM downtown parade and Coors Light Tailgate at Legion Field.
Why we picked it
85 years — the largest HBCU football game in the country. Birmingham's biggest weekend and the whole city knows it.
Good for
Alabama HBCU family, Magic City locals, SWAC diaspora, band + tailgate crew
Need to know
Downtown parade Halloween morning; kickoff Halloween afternoon. Hotels booked 6+ months out.
When
Oct 31, 2026
Price
$$
Organizer
Magic City Classic / City of Birmingham
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