HBCU New York Classic Schedule Of Events | 2023

The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic (HBCUNY) released the full event schedule for the five-day celebration.

The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic (HBCUNY) released the full event schedule for the five-day celebration of HBCU culture and community activities, including career fairs and college fairs in both New York and New Jersey, a Greek step show, tailgate, battle of the bands, and more. Known as the "World’s Largest HBCU Homecoming," the event culminates on game day with a match-up between Morehouse College and Albany State at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET. The football game will also be presented live on CNBC, Peacock, and the NBC Sports App. 

The second edition of the Toyota HBCU New York Classic offers a plethora of daily activities and entertainment for fans, students and alumni from the 107 HBCUs expected to attend. The full schedule of events:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

● Mayor’s Kickoff Lunch - 12-2 p.m. ET

○ Mayor Eric Adams, Morehouse College President David A. Thomas and Albany State President Marion Ross Fedrick officially kick off the 2023 HBCU New York Classic at Sylvia’s in Harlem, NY. Please note, this event is invitation only.

● NYC High School Education Day - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET

○ High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as community college students are encouraged to attend

○ Morehouse College and Albany State University admissions office will be onsite at the Borough of Manhattan Community College

○ Attendees can learn more about the importance of furthering their education and explore and discover the exciting programs and experiences HBCUs have to offer

○ Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-toyota-hbcu-new-york-classic-education-day-new-york-participant-tickets-623837523827

○ This event is free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

● NJ High School Education Day - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET

○ High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as community college students are encouraged to attend

○ Morehouse College and Albany State University admissions office will be at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark

○ Attendees can learn more about the importance of furthering their education and explore and discover the exciting programs and experiences HBCUs have to offer

○ Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-toyota-hbcu-new-york-classic-education-day-new-jersey-participant-tickets-623850763427

○ This event is free and open to the public

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

● “HBCU Inspired” + The Great Debate at the Apollo - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6 p.m. ET)

○ Marking the 35th anniversary of Spike Lee School Daze and A Different World, cast members will speak about importance of HBCUs and how HBCUs inspired them

○ Cast members from “A Different World” and “School Daze” including Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne) and Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) scheduled to attend

○ The Great Debate: Rutgers vs. Morehouse College on Affirmative Action

This is a separate ticketed event; go to HBCUNYClassic.com for more details

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

● Greek Step Show - 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET)

○ Members of the Divine 9 are scheduled to perform at the New Jersey Institute of Technology

○ This is a separate ticketed event, to purchase tickets go to https://hbcunyclassic.com/hbcuny-classic-stepshow/

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: GAME DAY

● Yardfest - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

○ Tailgate event in MetLife parking lot

○ Full-service tailgating tents available for purchase including tickets to the game, pre-game field access, pre-game press conference access, and food

○ HBCUs, Fraternities & Sororities, fans, students and alumni welcome to attend

● Career Expo - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

○ Career fair including New York Jets, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, MetLife and other companies from across the United States will be in attendance

○ Upcoming and recent graduates, career seekers and career switchers who are desiring educational and/or career opportunities encouraged to attend

○ This event is free and open to the public during Yardfest at MetLife Stadium, lot F

○ Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-toyota-hbcu-new-york-classic-career-expo-particip ant-tickets-625940483837

● Game Day - Kickoff at 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2pm)

○ Morehouse College vs. Albany State

○ Presented live on CNBC, Peacock and the NBC Sports app

○ 5th Quarter

● Official After Party Headlined by D.J. Envy - 10:00 p.m. - 2 a.m. ET

○ After the game, fans can head to the Dream Bar located next door to MetLife Stadium in American Dream for the official after party celebrating New York D.J. Envy’s birthday party and the 50th anniversary of hip hop

○ This is a separate ticketed event, go to www.hbcunyclassic.com for more details

“We can’t wait to celebrate HBCU football and culture for a full week this Fall. Bringing the game to the New York area allows us to expose youth in New York, New Jersey and beyond to HBCUs and the bigger HBCU community,” said Albert Williams, President of the HBCU New York Classic. "Our goal is to showcase the HBCU culture and life experience through a full week of events. We want fans, students and alumni from all HBCUs to come out and participate.”

Fans can purchase tickets and more details on the full schedule of events at www.hbcunyclassic.com.