2nd Annual HBCU NY Classic: Morehouse vs. Albany State

The 2023 HBCU New York Classic announces that Morehouse will square-off against Albany State on Sept. 16.

HOUSTON - The Morehouse Tigers will return to MetLife Stadium to square-off against the Albany State Golden Rams at 3 PM ET in the 2nd Annual Toyota HBCU New York City Classic presented by Walmart on Saturday, Sept. 16.   

Last season, Howard defeated Morehouse 30-0 in the highly successful inaugural event attended by over 35,000 HBCU fans from across the country.

HBCU legends, Spike Lee, and other celebrities were at MetLife Stadium to view the tradition, pageantry, and passion of the HBCU game day coined as the Ultimate HBCU Homecoming Event. 

The bands, majorettes, dance teams, cheerleaders, and dignitaries were there to witness a first-class production.

The second installment of the HBCU New York Classic will have two SIAC foes, Morehouse and Albany State, battling live on a CNBC broadcast and streamed on the Peacock Network, and the NBC Sports App.

Sept. 17, 2022; Morehouse Maroon Tigers fell to the Howard Bison 31-0 in the 2022 HBCU NYC Football Classic at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Mandatory Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends

Sept. 17, 2022; Morehouse College fans braved the hot weather of the 2022 HBCU NYC Football Classic at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Mandatory Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends

Morehouse graduate and Academy Award winning director Spike Lee; Credit: HBCU Legends, Kyle T. Mosley

Morehouse Helmet; Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends

Tickets go on sale on April 10, 2023, at www.hbcunyclassic.com.

"MetLife Stadium is honored to host the second annual HBCU New York Classic," said Ron VanDeVeen, President and CEO of MetLife Stadium. "HBCU New York Classic is an outstanding event. We look forward to welcoming Morehouse College, Albany State University, and thousands of HBCU alumni and fans to our stadium this September."

Known as the world's largest HBCU Homecoming and the unofficial kickoff event of HBCU Homecoming week, fans and alums from the 107 HBCUs nationwide are expected to attend. The game's halftime show will include a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop featuring surprise guests, plus spectacular drumline performances and a battle of the bands between participating schools. Additional performances and a full schedule of events will be announced in the coming weeks.

"We are thrilled by the fan support and excitement around the HBCU New York Classic. Football fans, alumni, and students come out to enjoy the action on the field and the unique experience and camaraderie of the world's largest HBCU Homecoming," said President & CEO of Sports Eleven05 Albert Williams. "MetLife Stadium is the perfect venue for this one-of-a-kind event."

Van Wagner is the exclusive sponsorship sales partner for the Toyota HBCU New York Classic presented by Walmart. For the latest details and ticket information, go to hbcunyclassic.com.

About The Toyota HBCU New York Classic presented by Walmart

The Toyota HBCU New York Classic, presented by Walmart, is a five-day celebration of HBCU culture and community activities culminating in a match-up between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football teams at MetLife Stadium. The annual game features teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and is produced by event organizer Sports Eleven05. The Toyota HBCU New York Classic, presented by Walmart, is broadcast live on CNBC. For more information and the latest details on tickets, visit www.hbcunyclassic.com.

About Van Wagner

Van Wagner is a leading entertainment and sports agency with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, sponsorship sales, multimedia rights, and out-of-home advertising. Van Wagner creates, advises, and sells world-class teams, leagues, brands, properties, and colleges. An innovator in the sports and media business, Van Wagner is a global leader in high-impact broadcast visible signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, and international soccer, sponsorships sales, college multimedia rights, and in-venue content production at the world's biggest sporting events. For more information, visit www.vanwagner.com.

About MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford, NJ, is the home of the New York Jets and New York Football Giants. It is one of the largest stadiums in the NFL, with a capacity of 82,500. MetLife Stadium hosts the world's biggest events on the world's biggest stage and will serve as a host stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MetLife Stadium has hosted over 550 major events and 3,000 special events. Event highlights include the first outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl XLVIII, WrestleMania 29 and 35, the Copa America Centenario Final, the 2021 Army-Navy Game, and many concerts, college football games, and international soccer matches.