The Port City Classic

05/28/2026

🚨 ONLY 4️⃣ MORE DAYS! 🚨

Tickets 🎟️ go on sale June 1st for the 🏈🔥 Port City Classic featuring the Tuskegee University Tigers taking on Fort Valley State University!

This is MORE than just a football game… it’s the ultimate HBCU Experience filled with culture, music, marching bands, tailgating, and unforgettable vibes! 🎺🎶🔥

Join us Saturday, September 5th at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama for one of the biggest events of the year! 🙌🏾🏟️
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05/27/2026

🚨 5 more days until the tickets for The Port City Classic officially go onsale 🏈

🎟️ Tickets go on sale June 1st for the highly anticipated showdown between Tuskegee University and Fort Valley State University!

What team is going to bring the most fans?

It’s Tuskegee vs Fort Valley State at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday, September 5th! 🙌🏾🔥

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
mobileportcityclassic.com

05/26/2026

🚨 ONLY 6 MORE DAYThe Port City Classic s officially ON for the 🏈🔥 Port City Classic

🎟️ Tickets go on sale June 1st for the highly anticipated showdown between Tuskegee University and Fort Valley State University!

Get ready for an unforgettable HBCU football experience as these two powerhouse programs battle it out on the field at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday, September 5th! 🙌🏾🔥

And it’s not just football… expect an electrifying halftime show, amazing vibes, tailgating, culture, and a full weekend of excitement in Mobile, Alabama! 🎶🎺🏟️

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
mobileportcityclassic.com

05/22/2026

🏈✨ IT’S MORE THAN A GAME… IT’S AN EXPERIENCE ✨🏈

🚨Media Day - Tuesday, June 23rd

The Gulf Coast Challenge returns to Ladd-Peebles Stadium as Jackson State University faces off against Alabama A&M University 🔥

🎤 Kick things off with Media Day — where the teams, coaches, and community come together for an exclusive first look at the BIG matchup!

📸 Interviews
🎥 Behind-the-scenes access
🙌 Fans, alumni & community vibes

This is where the energy starts building… and you don’t want to miss it.

05/21/2026

The Port City Classic is Back!
Join us for our official kickoff! The Port City Classic Media Day takes place Thursday, June 4th at Ladd Peebles Stadium!

📣 You are invited to attend the ultimate pep rally beginning at noon! Who U Wit?!

🏈 Tuskegee vs Fort Valley State
📍 Ladd-Peebles Stadium
🚀2026 is going UP!

05/15/2026

The Port City Classic WEEKEND IS ABOUT TO GO UP! 🚨

Friday, September 4th, we’re kicking things off with the OFFICIAL Port City Classic Tailgate Concert! 🔥🏈🎶

Who y’all coming to see?! 👀👇

🎤 Featuring:
Big Pokey • Cupid • 69 Boyz • Urban Mystic • Nathaniel Kimble • Fat Daddy • Kai • Ida Lee • David J • & More!

Bring your lawn chairs, pull up with your people, and get ready for a night full of music, culture, dancing, and unforgettable vibes! 💯

This is more than a concert… it’s the ultimate tailgate experience! 🔥

Good music. Good food. Good energy. Great memories.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now:
Port City Classic Events

05/11/2026

🟣🔴 PORT CITY CLASSIC MEDIA DAY

Tuskegee Alumni…CHECK IN! 🐅
Fort Valley State Alumni…CHECK IN! 🐱

The countdown begins as we prepare for the OFFICIAL Port City Classic Media Day on June 4th at Ladd Stadium!

Historically, the Tuskegee Tigers have had the edge in the rivalry, but Fort Valley State has dominated recent matchups…so you already know the alumni pride and trash talk will be at an all-time high! 👀🔥

We’re calling ALL alumni, fans, Greeks, bands, and supporters to come out and proudly represent your school as we kick off another exciting year of the Port City Classic!

📍 Ladd Stadium
📅 June 4th

Who’s bringing the most energy to Media Day?! 🏆

05/06/2026

🏈✨ IT’S MORE THAN A GAME… IT’S AN EXPERIENCE ✨🏈

The Port City Classic returns to Ladd-Peebles Stadium as Tuskegee University faces off against Fort Valley State University 🔥

🎤 Kick things off with Media Day — where the teams, coaches, and community come together for an exclusive first look at the BIG matchup!

📸 Interviews
🎥 Behind-the-scenes access
🙌 Fans, alumni & community vibes

This is where the energy starts building… and you don’t want to miss it.

04/27/2026

📣✨ CALLING ALL CHEERLEADERS! ✨📣

Get ready to bring the spirit to the 2026 Port City Classic Cheerleading Clinic! 💙📣 Join us Friday, September 4th from 3PM–6PM at Williamson High School for an unforgettable experience.

Participants will train with collegiate cheerleaders from Tuskegee University and Fort Valley State University, learning exciting routines, sharpening skills, and building confidence.

🌟 The best part? Cheerleaders will get the chance to perform LIVE on the field during the Port City Classic on Saturday, September 5 in front of a packed crowd!

This is more than cheer—it’s mentorship, exposure, and memories that will last a lifetime.

🎟️ Register now and learn more at mobileportcityclassic.com

04/20/2026

11/16/2025

The Port City surged with HBCU pride this week. From the vibrant parade that energized the streets to the tailgates overflowing with flavor, music, community, and authentic culture, Mobile delivered an atmosphere worthy of our legacy. Every moment built toward a championship caliber stage that only the HBCU experience can command.

To our sponsors, partners, fans, and devoted supporters, we extend our deepest appreciation. Your investment elevated the platform. Your presence strengthened the experience. Your commitment to the mission pushed the Port City Classic to a higher level of excellence and made this celebration unforgettable.

Congratulations to the Alabama State University Hornets on a disciplined and hard fought victory. The competition on the field reflected the strength, pride, and competitive fire that define HBCU football at its finest.

As we officially close our 2025 HBCU football festivities, we look ahead to the next marquee event. Mobile will proudly host the Bridge Builder Classic in January 2026 and the city will once again rise to meet the moment. HBCU basketball is coming and the energy will be electric!