Montgomery prepares to welcome Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic for first time

Photo from the City of Montgomery

The 85th Annual Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic will be played in Montgomery for the first time as part of the HBCU Classic Weekend.

This game is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in Black college football. It will be held at Cramton Bowl on Saturday, with kickoff at 6PM CDT.

The classic has previously been held in Columbus, Georgia, and in Birmingham.

The game will be followed by a concert by Kid Capri and fireworks.

Pre-game Events

• MGM After Dark (Oct 2–4): Montgomery Riverfront, Noon–Midnight
• Ferris wheel, river cruises, food trucks, and live music
• MGM on Tap (Friday, Oct 3): Lower Dexter Avenue, 5:00–11:00PM
• Biergarten and block party sponsored by Bama Budweiser of Montgomery
• Fan Fest & Battle of the Bands (Saturday, Oct 4): Cramton Bowl, 3:00PM
• Alabama and Georgia bands go head-to-head in a musical showdown

Transportation and parking

Shuttle Service & Parking: The City of Montgomery is providing shuttle services and parking throughout downtown to support event attendees.
Shuttle Service: 2-11PM (Shuttles will continue running through the game and fireworks show.)
Parking Hours: 3-11PM for RSA Parking Lots

SEE MAP: Morehouse Tuskegee Classic parking and shuttle service

Street Closures

Wednesday: Lower Commerce Street closes after evening commute
Thursday: Lower Dexter closes after evening commute
Friday Night: Soft closure of Madison Street from Jackson Street to Hall Street
Saturday:
Hard closures begin at 6:00AM
Dexter closed from Fountain Circle to Perry and Rosa
All other streets reopen Saturday night, except Lower Commerce (reopens Sunday morning)
Businesses within closure zones will remain open with full pedestrian access. The Montgomery Curb Market will remain open and accessible via Hilliard Street.

SEE MAP: Cramton Bowl street closures

ASU Game Traffic

One-way traffic toward ASU on Decatur in the morning; reversed after the 4th quarter.
Carter Hill Road will remain one way with several roads blocked from Carter Hill Road to Decatur Street from 2p-10p.
Please refer to map linked below.

Businesses within closure zones will remain open with full pedestrian access. The Montgomery Curb Market will remain open and accessible via Hilliard Street.

SEE MAP: ASU football traffic control plan