Volunteer opportunities for the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

The 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic will take place Labor Day weekend — Sept. 3-6, 2026 — featuring HBCU colleges Albany State University and Johnson C. Smith University. The 2026 Clash at the Classic game takes place Sunday, Sept. 6, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The game will be the culmination of a weekend packed with all the experiences that a “classic” has to offer: Battle of the Bands, Hall of Fame Tailgate Party including local food vendors, College and Career Fairs, Gospel Concert and other local events.

The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by African-American pioneers and quarterbacks James Harris and Doug Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest football players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

This Classic Weekend is a way to help fund a permanent Black College Football Hall of Fame within the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum, as well as provide the residents of Northeast Ohio an opportunity to learn and experience the culture of HBCUs.

The majority of the events held during the Classic Weekend will be organized and run by local volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, we would love to have you! See the information below on how to join this exciting volunteer group and help make the 2026 Classic Weekend one to remember.

Volunteer Application: Complete the Volunteer Application below and hit the “SUBMIT” button at the bottom. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted about placing you on a committee.

Please indicate which committee(s) you would prefer to be placed on. We will make every effort to place you on the committee of your choice, however, there is no guarantee as to which committee you will be assigned. Please remember that every committee is equally important to the success of the 2026 Classic.