Port City Classic

Cultivating the culture by celebrating HBCUs in Mobile, AL.

The Port City Classic celebrates the excellence and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its more than a football game, the Port City Classic is a cultural movement. Experience football, food, fellowship and purpose in the city born to celebrate. 

GAMEDAY

Saturday, September 5, 2026

THE MATCH-UP

Tuskegee University and Fort Valley State University

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!