2024 Boeing Red Tails Classic

Showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities – in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II. The 2024 Boeing Red Tails Classic is a part of the City of Montgomery’s HBCU Classic Weekend

Red tails

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | TIME 6:00 PM CT

For the fourth year in a row, Tuskegee University is set to take part in the prestigious Red Tails Classic. The highly anticipated fourth annual event will see the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls go head to head with the Tuskegee Golden Tigers at the iconic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. This special game, initiated in 2021 by ESPN Events, serves as a meaningful tribute to the enduring legacy of the courageous Tuskegee Airmen.

FAN FEST!

Located in Lot K of Paterson Field | Festivities begin at 3PM

Don't miss the Red Tails Classic Fan Fest on game day from 3 PM to 6 PM! Step into the Hangar for some cool shade and dive into a world of tailgate games, live music, alumni tents, and awesome vendors. Plus, learn more about the incredible support for the HBCU community. It’s going to be a blast!

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

ALL GUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH:

Once guests exit the stadium they will not be permitted to reenter

  1. All bags should be clear 12” x 12” or smaller
  2. Spectators may not bring food or beverage into Cramton Bowl.
  3. Cans, bottles, coolers, fireworks, horns, whistles, or other hard objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles are prohibited.  These items can create a serious hazard and a threat to personal well-being and the comfort of others.  For this reason, the concession stand operators are required to serve beverages in plastic or paper containers. 
  4. Cameras with lenses 12” or smaller will be permitted; however, camera cases are prohibited.
  5. Binoculars are permitted; however binocular cases are prohibited.
  6. Video cameras and camcorders are prohibited for this game.
  7. Headphone radios and cell phones are permitted.
  8. Small back packs, purses and small diaper bags are permitted.
  9. Umbrellas are prohibited.
  10. Metal poles on flags are prohibited.

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC NOTICE FOR BOEING RED TAILS CLASSIC

Cramton Bowl is 9.7 miles from the airport

 

Street Closures 

Beginning overnight Saturday, August 31, and reopened overnight Sunday, September 1

  • Madison Ave. closed - Jackson to S. Capitol Pkwy.
  • Hall Street closed - Adams Ave. to  Madison Ave.

Parking Passes for Lots A & B REQUIRED to enter Hall St. 

PARKING INFORMATION 

Parking must be purchased ahead of time through the ticket link on our website. 

SHUTTLE SERVICE TO CRAMPTON BOWL

Shuttles will begin running at 2:00pm on gameday, and end an hour and a half after the game ends. Parking Lots Open at 8am CT.

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