What you need to know ahead of Saturdayâs Bayou Classic in Shreveport The 2021 Bayou Classic will be played in Shreveport, La. at Independence Stadium on Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Source: mybayouclassic.com) By KSLA Staff | April 13, 2021 at 10:59 AM CDT - Updated April 13 at 11:01 AM SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The 47th Annual Bayou Classic will be played in Shreveport Saturday, April 17 at Independence Stadium. Grambling University and Southern University will face off in the highly anticipated matchup. Below is info you need to know before the big game. QUICK FACTS Ticket Sales Ticket sales for the 47th Annual Bayou Classic are still available. Great seats still available throughout Independence Stadium. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.mybayouclassic.com.