80th Annual Magic City Classic

 

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola will be giving away a whopping $80,000 this week! One lucky winner’s name will be drawn to receive a $40,000 check, with the winner able to select which school, Alabama State University or Alabama A&M University, will receive the remaining $40,000 as a donation.

 

 

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As HBCU rivals, Alabama State University (ASU) and Alabama A&M University (AAMU) prepare to go head-to-head during its regularly scheduled showdown this Saturday, October 30, 2021, right now would be a great time to stop everything you’re doing and read this article closely!

 

From now through October 29, and with no purchase necessary, the public may enter the $80,000 giveaway. In order to be eligible to win, entrants must be at least 19 years old, be a legal resident of the United States or District of Columbia, and only have one entry through one of the three ways below (see OFFICIAL RULES HERE).

 

HOW TO ENTER THE $80,000 GIVEAWAY:

• Onsite at Alabama Sports Council Office: This entry method will be available at the Alabama Sports Council, 100 Grandview Place, Suite 110, Birmingham, Alabama 35243 from 9 a.m. until  5 p.m., Monday – Friday, from October 21^s through October 29th. Entrants will need to provide their name, contact information, and eligibility information (see below) to be entered into the drawing.

 

• Reserved Ticket Holder: (automatically entered with no additional action required): Anyone with a reserved ticket will have their seat automatically entered into the drawing. 

 

• General Admission Ticket Holder: General Admission ticket holders must enter Legion Field onsite on October 30 at the South End Zone Giveaway Window from 12:30 p.m. until the end of the 1^st Quarter. Entrants will need to provide their name, contact information, and eligibility information (see below) to be entered into the drawing.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENT WEEK SCHEDULE

Football fans who attended the limited experience this past April are certainly excited and gearing up for a fun week of activities and reconnecting with old classmates. No doubt, Alabama State fans are seeking to make a comeback following Alabama A&M’s 38-14 win at the 79th annual event.

 

Event-goers can purchase discounted tickets for $20 from City G.E.A.R. locations around Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa leading up to the game. 

 

Be sure to check the Schedule of Events here to purchase Reserved Game or General Admission Tickets, prepare for the grooving Classic Kickoff with DJ Traci Steele and the Postgame Concert (requires separate ticket purchases), the exciting and energetic parade marching through downtown Birmingham, the tailgate and of course, the big game.

 

GAME LOCATION:
Legion Field Stadium
400 Graymont Avenue West
Birmingham, AL 35204

 

COST:

• $20-35 per ticket
• All ages must be ticketed for the football game

 

BIRMINGHAM’S MAGIC CITY CLASSIC