2007 News Releases

Local Companies Commit Support of Magic City Classic

September 19, 2007

(Birmingham, AL) - The Magic City Classic is pleased to announce that Birmingham-based Bruno’s Supermarkets, LLC will once again brand Food World as the title sponsor of the 66th Annual Magic City Classic, a capacity it has occupied since 2002. Food World has helped the Magic City Classic become the second largest historically black college football game in the nation. More>>

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2006 News Releases

 

Magic City Classic Important Ticket Information for Fans

Published October 16, 2006

(Birmingham, AL) - Representatives of Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University and the Alabama Sports Foundation announced today that fans should purchase tickets from official ticket outlets.  The advanced ticket price is $20.00, and tickets can be purchased from TicketMaster, Legion Field, the ticket offices of the two participating universities or online at  More>>

 

Magic City Classic Park and Ride Shuttle System to Ease Traffic Congestion

Published October 16, 2006

(Birmingham, AL) - Alabama State University, Alabama A&M University and the Alabama Sports Foundation encourage fans to take advantage of the Park-N-Ride Shuttle Service being offered by the City of Birmingham for the 65th Annual Food World Magic City Classic presented by Pepsi on Saturday, October 28th.  The game will take place at Legion Field and kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 pm.  More>>

 

65th Annual Food World Magic City Classic Presented by Pepsi Announces Official Schedule of Events

Published October 16, 2006

(Birmingham, AL) - Representatives of Alabama State University, Alabama A&M University and the Alabama Sports Foundation announced the official schedule of events for the 65th Annual Food World Magic City Classic presented by Pepsi on Saturday, October 28th.  The game will be nationally televised on ESPNU.  Kick-off is officially scheduled for 2:30 pm.  More>>

 

Magic City Classic Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Published September 5, 2006

(Birmingham, AL) - Tickets for the 65th Annual Food World Magic City Classic presented by Pepsi are on sale now.  The annual game that features Alabama State University against Alabama A&M University will be held at Legion Field in Birmingham on Saturday, October 28, 2006.  Kick-off time is yet to be determined.  More>>

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2005 News Releases

 

Alabama A&M 31, Alabama St. 28

Published October 30, 2005

Associated Press College Football News Wire (Birmingham, AL) - Kelcy Luke rushed for a touchdown with 2:41 remaining to lift Alabama A&M to a 31-28 victory over Alabama State in the Magic City Classic on Saturday.  The Bulldogs trailed 22-16 at halftime after Tarvaris Jackson hit Chris Maddox with a 27-yard TD pass for the Hornets.  Kelcy, who  More>>

 

LL Cool J to Serve as Ambassador of the Food World Magic City Classic Presented by Pepsi

Published October 13, 2005

(Birmingham, AL) - Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University and the Alabama Sports Foundation are pleased to announce that entertainer LL Cool J will serve as the ambassador for this year's Food World Magic City Classic presented by Pepsi.  LL Cool J will be honored during the State Farm Halftime Show.  "We are extremely honored to have LL Cool J  More>>

 

Tickets on Sale for 64th Annual Food World Magic City Classic Presented by Pepsi

Published August 25, 2005

(Birmingham, AL) - Tickets for the 64th Annual Food World Magic City Classic presented by Pepsi are on sale now.  The annual game that features Alabama A&M University against Alabama State University will be held at Legion Field in Birmingham on Sunday, October 29, 2005.  Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 pm.  Reserved tickets are available through  More>>