50th Annual Bayou Classic Events, Notes, How To Watch
NEW ORLEANS - The 50th Annual Bayou Classic will be a historic battle between the Southern Jaguars (5-5, 4-3 SWAC) and Grambling State Tigers (5-5, 4-3 SWAC). Saturday's kickoff will occur at 1 PM CT in Caesars Superdome as NBC and Peacock will broadcast the annual event for millions of nationwide viewers.
Southern leads the Bayou Classic series over Grambling State, 25-24. Past legends like Doug Williams other Bayou Classic MVPs will be honored at the game.
Broadcast: Southern Jaguars vs. Grambling Tigers — 1 PM CT on NBC, Stream: Peacock
50th Annual Bayou Classic
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The 50th Bayou Classic was terrific as the Grambling State University's "World Famed Marching Band" and Southern University's "Human Jukebox" headlined the night of performances hosted by Big Tigger. Local area high school bands - McDonogh #35, L.B. Landry, George Washington Carver, and Abramson - were invited to participate in the Bayou Classic Invitational High School Battle of the Bands hosted by Wild Wayne.
Later, the Greek Show with Kool DJ Supamike hit the stage for the fraternities and sororities from HBCU schools.
Once again, a packed crowd of spectators enjoyed the music, dancing, and showmanship of the two legendary bands and Greek organizations.
50th BAYOU CLASSIC EVENTS
DOC GRIGGS "TWO TIMES AROUND THE DOME" FAMILY FITNESS FUN WALK
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
- REGISTRATION AT 7:30 AM/ KICK - OFF 8:00 AM.
- PLAZA LEVEL, GATE C OF THE CAESARS SUPERDOME
UNITED FLAG FOOTBALL GAME
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
- 9:00 AM
- ST. AUGUSTINE PRACTICE FIELD - 2525 BRUXELLS STREET - NEW ORLEANS
ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC FAN FESTIVAL
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
- 9:00 AM - NOON
- FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AGES
- CHAMPIONS SQUARE AT THE CAESARS SUPERDOME
Special performances by Boosie, Treety, Subtweet Shawn, and hosted by Wild Wayne.
50TH ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
- KICK OFF 1:00 PM
- DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 AM
- CAESARS SUPERDOME
- SINGING LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: BLAIR DOTTIN-HALEY OF THE BLAIRISMS
- NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER: ANTHONY HAMILTON & THE TON3S
- OFFICIAL GAME DAY DJ: ZEUS
Aug. 26, 2023; Southern University's "Fabulous Dancing Dolls" perform at the 2023 PepsiCo National Battle of the Bands. Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU LegendsAug. 27, 2022; 2022 National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium; Houston, TX; Photo Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends
50TH ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC HALFTIME SHOW
- The halftime show will feature recording and movie artist, Fantasia.
- Southern will go on first.
- Grambling as the home team is last.
THE OFFICIAL BAYOU CLASSIC CELEBRITY AFTER PARTY
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
- 10:00 PM
- METROPOLITAN NIGHTCLUB (GENERATIONS HALL - DOWNTOWN NOLA)
- 310 ANDREW HIGGINS BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS