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


Downtown

They say the heart of any city is its downtown and ours is beating loudly these days. The twelfth…

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