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Magic City Classic tickets
Tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated 79th annual Magic City Classic rivalry game at Birmingham’s Legion Field between Alabama A&M and Alabama State on Saturday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. This year, fans will see a lot of changes around the festivities due to COVID-19 restrictions, including face coverings. Attendance to the game will be limited to 25% of stadium capacity, and there will be no band performances or tailgating. Follow this link to purchase tickets.
Alys Stephens Center presents: ‘Dedication’
Celebrate Black History Month with a live-streamed concert Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. with the Eric Essix Group featuring Tracy Hamlin. “Dedication” is a tribute to Black history icons who have made their mark in the cause of civil rights, music, sports and American culture. The featured individuals are selected for their greatness and contributions. A mu
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
City Council President William Parker wants the 2022 World Games to embellish Birmingham s reputation as a sports destination and foster closer ties with the National Football League (NFL).
Alabama s most populous city is set to stage the World Games in July next year, with flag football on the sports programme.
The NFL will be the presenting sponsor of games played at Legion Field, with with eight men s and eight women s teams set to compete. In strategy of really being known around the United States and around the world as a sports destination city, it’s important to have the NFL as a great partner, Parker said, as reported by local station
Bulldogs SWAC season opener cancelled
Bulldogs game with Alcorn State Cancelled, other games will be aired on ESPN platforms Bulldogs football Season opener cancelled February 27th (Source: AAMU Athletics) By Carl Prather | February 11, 2021 at 11:41 AM CST - Updated February 11 at 11:41 AM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama A&M Bulldogs will have to wait an extra week to open their 2021 SWAC Spring Football schedule.
Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Alcorn State were scheduled to visit Louis Crews Stadium Saturday, February 27, but as a result of the Braves choosing to opt out of the Spring 2021 season, A&M will not open their season at home. The Bulldogs program are now currently scheduled to open the Spring 2021 campaign on the road at Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, March 6.
Three Competition Venues Announced for The World Games 2022 02/03/21
The Birmingham Organising Committee yesterday announced three new competitions venues for The World Games 2022. With that they are showcasing the city’s history and its commitment to excellence front and centre: Legion Field, Birmingham CrossPlex and Boutwell Auditorium, in addition to the previously announced Protective Stadium, are four of the 25 official venues hosting an array of sports when The World Games 2022 commences in July of next year.
“We’re excited to officially begin announcing our venues,” The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers said. “These are four of the best places to enjoy sports in our community. And by July of 2022, we will finally be able to fill all the seats in these beautiful venues again as we serve host to the first major international sporting event coming out of this pandemic. Each of these venues is a prime example of our city’s love of sport.”