53rd Annual Bayou Classic

The Culture Lives 🏈 Southern vs Grambling
NOLA | Thanksgiving Weekend | Nov 26-28
Live the Weekend. Experience the Standard.

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Be part of something legendary.
Join the Bayou Classic Century Club and secure 100 Terrace Level tickets for just $10 each (50%+ off), plus in-game and digital recognition for your organization.
Spots are limited.
Live the Weekend. Experience the Standard.
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Congratulations to the Tigers and Jags recognized on the 2026 SWAC Football Preseason Teams.

The season begins with expectations.

The road to the Bayou Classic starts now. 🏈

Live the Weekend. Experience the Standard.

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United by tradition. 🇺🇸

More than a rivalry. More than a game.

For over 50 years, the Bayou Classic has brought generations together through culture, community, and legacy.

Happy Fourth of July.

The Culture Lives.

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Heavy on the halftime show. 🎺

Now tell us…

Who do y’all think we’re bringing to this year’s Bayou Classic halftime show? 👀

Drop your predictions.

The Culture Lives.

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$26.5M

The impact of a weekend.
The power of a culture.
The legacy of a tradition.

The Culture Lives.

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Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not only remembered—it is carried forward through community, tradition, and culture.

The Culture Lives.

Happy Juneteenth from Bayou Classic.

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The game may decide the winner.

The Battle of the Bands decides who owns the stage. 🎺

Two Legacies. One Stage.

📅 Nov. 27, 2026
📍 Caesars Superdome

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🏨 HOTEL BLOCKS ARE NOW OPEN

Thanksgiving Weekend in New Orleans starts here.

Secure your stay for the 53rd Annual Bayou Classic:
📅 Nov. 27–28, 2026

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Live The Weekend. Experience The Standard.

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“The people’s champion is the winner of the Bayou Classic.” — Coach Pete Richardson

One game.
One stage.
One people’s champion.

Who will claim the title in 2026?

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“The Bayou Classic is more than a football game.”

Coach Eddie Robinson understood what makes this weekend special.

More than a rivalry.
More than a tradition.
A living legacy that continues every Thanksgiving weekend.

The Culture Lives.

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210,426 attendees.
Millions of viewers.
One legendary tradition.

Since 1974, Bayou Classic has continued to set the standard for culture, legacy, and HBCU excellence.

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WHERE JOY TAKES CENTER STAGE.

More than a game. More than a moment.
This is the culture in motion.

Live The Weekend. Experience The Standard.
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The Culture Lives. 🏈

Southern vs Grambling returns to New Orleans Thanksgiving Weekend.

🎟 Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/MqJzTqyR2w

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24 HOURS. 🏈

Best seats drop first.
Be ready.

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The Culture Lives. 🏈

Thanksgiving Weekend in NOLA.

Tickets drop Friday, May 8.
Be ready.

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More than a game.

It’s how we show up.

The Culture Lives. 🏈

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At the Bayou Classic, the spirit of HBCUs shines bright. Every moment reflects pride, tradition, and community. Diageo proudly honors the legacy, uplifts the culture, and encourages everyone to show their HBCU spirit responsibly. #DiageoShowYourHBCUSpirit

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#ad @diageo_na invites you to Show Your HBCU Spirit! We are proud to be the official spirits partner of the 52nd Bayou Classic. We had an incredible time at the FanFest with a tailgate activation from @casamigos @smirnoff @crownroyal @tanquerayusa.
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A big moment at the 2025 #BayouClassic

P&G awarding $625,000 in scholarships to students at Southern and Grambling.

Thank you, @ProcterGamble, for your continued commitment to investing in HBCU students and strengthening our community. 💙💛❤️🖤

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Unity, pride, and love of the game 🏈❤️
Huge shoutout to @SOLouisiana for partnering with us on last Saturday’s Unified Flag Football game. The athletes showed out and reminded us what the Bayou Classic spirit is all about.
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