HBCUNY Classic

2025 HBCUNY Classic is around the corner

Calling on Bison Nation—support our Howard football team against Morehouse College at the HBCUNY Classic, September 13, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey! Join alumni for weekend-long signature events filled with fellowship, food and fun. Get your lodging settled now below.

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About the HBCUNY Classic

The HBCUNY Classic at MetLife Stadium is more than an collegiate football game – it’s a celebration of culture, excellence, and tradition that draws a diverse, multigenerational audience with strong ties to both the local community and national networks. It is a mission of the HBCUNY Classic to celebrate high levels of achievement and to create meaningful connections that extend far beyond game day. The HBCUNY Classic is a subsidiary of Sports Eleven05 LLC whose mission is to uplift and impact HBCU’s through academic and sports.

Signature Events

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HBCUNY Alumni Reception

Information coming soon about the HBCUNY Alumni Reception! Stay tuned.

Other Events

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Media Day

Date: Friday, September 12

Time: 11am - 1pm

Location:
MetLife Stadium

INVITE ONLY

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Coaches Luncheon

Date: Friday, September 12

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Location:
MetLife Stadium

INVITE ONLY

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Rolling Pep Rally

Date: Saturday, September 13

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location:
American Dream Mall

Step show

Greek Step Show

Date: Saturday, September 13

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Location:
American Dream Mall

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Career Expo

Date: Saturday, September 13

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location:
MetLife Stadium

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Pre-Game Sound Stage

Date: Saturday, September 13

Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm

Location:
MetLife Stadium

Contact Information

General Information

Sponsorship Sales

Brandon Best: bbest@vanwagner.com

Julius Grant: jgrant@vanwagner.com

Press

Umindi Francis: press@hbcunyclassic.com

Request press credentials.

Group Sales

Jennie Kerner

Phone: 201-559-1600

Email: groupsales@metlifestadium.com

Suite Sales

Antonio Crincoli

Phone: 201-559-1544

Email: acrincoli@metlifestadium.com