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Schedule Released for the 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic

Jan 05, 2024Jan 05, 2024

The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic (HBCUNY) has unveiled its schedule of events. Regarded as “the world's largest HBCU Homecoming”, the five-day celebration features career fairs, college fairs, a Greek step show, tailgates, a Battle of the Bands, and more.

“We can’t wait to celebrate HBCU football and culture for a full week this Fall,” said HBCUNYC Classic President Albert Williams. “Bringing the game to the New York area allows us to expose youth in New York, New Jersey, and beyond to HBCUs and the bigger HBCU community. Our goal is to showcase the HBCU culture and life experience through a full week of events. We want fans, students, and alumni from all HBCUs to come out and participate.”

The weekend will culminate with the Week Three matchup between SIAC foes Albany State and Morehouse College. Both teams look to start their season strong with hopes of making it to the SIAC championship with a new divisional format introduced. The game will be broadcasted live on CNBC, Peacock, and the NBC Sports App on Saturday, September 16th at 3 PM EST. The full schedule of events is below.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mayor’s Kickoff Lunch – 12-2 p.m. ET

NYC High School Education Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

NJ High School Education Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“HBCU Inspired” + The Great Debate at the Apollo – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6 p.m. ET)

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The Great Debate: Rutgers vs. Morehouse College on Affirmative Action

This is a separately ticketed event; go to HBCUNYClassic.com for more details

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Greek Step Show – 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 (Game Day)

Yardfest-10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Career Expo – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Game Day – Kickoff at 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2pm)

Official After Party Headlined by D.J. Envy – 10:00 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET

After the game, fans can head to the Dream Bar located next door to MetLife Stadium in American Dream for the official after-party celebrating New York D.J. Envy’s birthday party and the 50th anniversary of hip hop

This is a separate ticketed event, click here for more details

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023Mayor’s Kickoff Lunch – 12-2 p.m. ETNYC High School Education Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ETWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023NJ High School Education Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ETTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023“HBCU Inspired” + The Great Debate at the Apollo – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6 p.m. ET)FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 (Game Day)