Gulf Coast Challenge
The Ultimate HBCU Experience, hosted in Mobile, AL
The Gulf Coast Challenge was created to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in an all-out football match played in historic Mobile, Alabama. The event highlights the city's support for HBCUs as well as the roles they play in education as well as developing a new generation of leaders.
GAMEDAY
Saturday, October 3, 2026
THE MATCH-UP
Jackson State and Alabama A&M Universities
KICKOFF
4 PM at Ladd Peebles Stadium
Restaurants for Every Taste
From Gulf-to-table to the secret family BBQ recipe, you'll love what you find to eat in Mobile, AL.
Your Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in Mobile, AL
In Mobile, our Black entrepreneurs shine brightly. Here is your guide to 14 businesses you can…
Downtown Mobile Parking
Where to park and how to get there is easier than you think!
MOB City Rides
This locally owned fleet of golf cart shuttles services the downtown entertainment district.
Downtown
They say the heart of any city is its downtown and ours is beating loudly these days. The twelfth…
Things to Do
So much to explore. So much to see. Don't miss out on the fun.
Open for Fun Sunday & Monday Activities
Visiting Mobile on a Sunday or Monday? You're in luck! While some attractions take a break at the…
A First Timer's Guide to Mobile
Welcome to Mobile! Fun and adventure await you.
Fun Facts & FAQs
⭐️ Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras! We began celebrating Mardi Gras in 1703, one year after the city's founding.
🚩 There are 50+ restaurants in downtown Mobile, most of which are locally owned and many are chef-owned.
🏈 Uber and Lyft operate in Mobile. Airport transfers to downtown Mobile cost approximately $50.
🏆 MOB City Rides offers quick, convenient golf cart shuttles for $5 per person, per ride. Text or call 251-367-7433!
Highlights from the Annual Gulf Coast Challenge
More to explore in Mobile, AL
Learn more at MobileGulfCoastChallenge.com