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Morehouse - Tuskegee Classic

Get ready for one of the longest-running HBCU football rivalries in the nation. The Morehouse Tuskegee Classic returns to Montgomery, AL, bringing 87 years of gridiron tradition and 119 years of Tiger vs. Tiger pride to Cramton Bowl Stadium. This annual faceoff between the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee and the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of family, legacy, and student-athlete excellence.

Kickoff is set for October 3 at 6:00 PM CDT— don’t miss the action! 

 

Catch The Classic

More Than a Game: Classic Weekend Events

The Morehouse–Tuskegee Classic experience goes beyond kickoff. From Friday night celebrations in Downtown Montgomery to game-day traditions at Cramton Bowl, the weekend is packed with opportunities to reconnect, celebrate HBCU culture, and get ready for one of college football's most historic rivalries.

Start the celebration with Afterglow: The Classic Kickoff, then bring the energy to game day at Classic Countdown: The Official Tailgate Experience. Make your plans, grab your tickets, and get ready for a full Classic Weekend in Montgomery.

Afterglow: The Classic Kickoff

Afterglow: The Classic Kickoff - Featuring DC Young Fly

Comedy. Music. Culture. Classic Weekend.

Friday, October 2 | 7 PM | Riverfront Park

Start the weekend at Riverfront Park with Afterglow: The Classic Kickoff, a night of comedy, live entertainment, music, food, and HBCU culture in Downtown Montgomery.

Featuring DC Young Fly and hosted by comedian and actor De'Anthony, Afterglow sets the tone for the weekend with plenty of laughs, music, local food vendors, market vendors, and good vibes along the riverfront.

Come ready to laugh, dance, eat, reconnect, and celebrate. Classic Weekend starts here.

General Admission: $10

Guests ages 21 and older will receive one complimentary drink ticket with valid ID.

GET AFTERGLOW TICKETS

Classic Countdown

 The Official Tailgate Experience

Before Morehouse and Tuskegee take the field, it's time to turn up the game-day energy.

Saturday, October 3, head to Madison Avenue at Cramton Bowl for Classic Countdown: The Official Tailgate Experience, an afternoon of live music, HBCU pride, and Classic traditions leading right into kickoff.

Enjoy a live performance from Red Sample Band and sounds by DJ Fresh as the countdown to the Morehouse–Tuskegee Classic begins. Grab your crew, rep your school colors, enjoy the music, and soak up the atmosphere before heading inside Cramton Bowl for the main event.

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 4–6 PM
Location: Madison Avenue at Cramton Bowl

A ticket to the Morehouse–Tuskegee Classic is required for entry to the Official Tailgate Experience. GET GAME TICKETS

Classic Countdown: The Official Tailgate Experience / Featuring Red Sample Band

General Admission

Your general admission ticket gives you access to all the action, from the electrifying game-day atmosphere to the halftime show and fan traditions that make the Morehouse/Tuskegee Classic unforgettable. Here's what comes with your ticket:

  • Outdoor Fan Fest (3 PM)
  • Morehouse–Tuskegee Classic Football Game (6:00 PM)
  • Fireworks Spectacular

VIP Game Day Experience

Bundle & Suite Game Day Experience

For bundle and suite inquiries, please contact:
Timeca Nevels
 timeca@lavisheventsandmarketing.com
(205) 249-3999

Parking, Shuttles and Stadium Entry

Purchase parking passes in advance through the ticket link on the official game website.

Free Parking and Shuttle Service

Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the following locations beginning at 2:00 PM on game day:

  • RSA Tower
  • RSA Union
  • RSA Capitol
  • Intermodal Transportation Facility

Paid Parking

Paid parking is available in Lots J and K. Purchase your parking pass in advance.

Tailgating

Tailgating in Lot K opens Saturday, October 3, at 8:00 AM. Spaces are $20 each and EATSouth will manage them. For availability and additional information, call (334) 422-9331.

RV and Motor Home Parking

RV and motor home parking is available in Lot C at Cramton Bowl beginning Friday, October 2, at 5:00 PM. Vehicles may enter Lot C from either of the following intersections:

  • Monroe Street and Hilliard Street
  • Pelham Street and Hilliard Street

RV parking is managed by CARVA. For availability and additional information, contact B. Butler at (334) 409-1323 or mgmrvparking@gmail.com.

Game Day Parking & Shuttle Route

Morehouse/Tuskegee Classic Shuttle Info

Stadium Entry and Game-Day Amenities

Madison Avenue will serve as the north entrance to Cramton Bowl through Gates 5 and 7. All guests must pass through a security checkpoint before entering the stadium.

Madison Avenue will also feature food and beverage vendors, restroom trailers, limited seating and a big-screen TV.

Parking and tailgating spaces are limited. Plan ahead and arrive early.