Sat Oct 25 13:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Magic City Classic: More Than Just a Game, It’s a Week-Long Celebration

Birmingham, AL – The Magic City Classic is back, and it’s bringing more than just football fever to Birmingham. The annual rivalry game between Alabama State and Alabama A&M Universities at Legion Field this Saturday is the centerpiece of a week-long extravaganza of food, culture, and music that draws thousands to the city.

“This is 84 years of something that is tested and tried and proven to be a success,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin at a press event Wednesday, highlighting the Classic’s enduring impact. Woodfin emphasized the event’s lasting significance beyond the game itself, noting its investment in education and the next generation. “Beyond the parade and beyond the gridiron… this tradition goes deeper,” he stated.

The celebrations kick off Saturday with a vibrant parade downtown at 8 a.m., showcasing bands, students, and participants from across the region. The highly anticipated football game will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Legion Field.

Attendees can enjoy a pre-show at 5 p.m. before the main event at 6 p.m. Food trucks, live performances from Logan the Entertainer and Sherri Brown, and even Mayor Woodfin’s 1968 Cadillac Eldorado, “Ella Mae,” will add to the festive atmosphere.

Traffic and Parking Information:

Motorists should be aware of road closures surrounding Legion Field. Eastbound traffic on the outside lane of Graymont Avenue will be closed, and concrete barricades will block roads leading to Graymont Ave. from 3rd St. West to 6th St. West, as well as roads leading to 8th Ave. West from 3rd Ave W to 7th Ave. West.

Parking will be prohibited on parade route streets after 11 p.m. Friday, with illegally parked vehicles subject to towing. City streets near Legion Field will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday.

The Magic City Classic continues to be a major event for Birmingham, promising a weekend of spirited competition, community celebration, and a commitment to the future.

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