2026 Clash at the Classic

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The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic is an annual game featuring two HBCU teams playing in Canton, Ohio, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Labor Day Weekend. This weekend is more than the game; it’s a weekend filled with exhilarating fun, tailgating, music and other entertainment.

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Clash at the Classic

The annual Black College Football Hall of Fame 'Clash at The Classic' returns to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in 2026. The game will feature Albany State University and Johnson C. Smith University.

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"It's more than a game!"

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Classic Weekend Schedule

View the schedule for the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend. Events include a golf outing at the historic Glearview Golf Club, nonstop energy at the Classic Tailgate and more!

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College Fair

High school students are invited to join dozens of colleges from across the country, including more than 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, such as Clark Atlanta, Bethune-Cookman and Jackson State, at the 5th Annual Classic College Fair at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

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Experience Canton, Ohio

Learn more about what there is to do in and around Canton, Ohio during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic.

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