Sep 27, 2024 - Things to Do

Circle City Classic celebrates 40th year of bringing HBCU football to Indy

Arika Herron

An eagle mascot — The NC Central Eagles are back in town. Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Step up, Indy — it's Circle City Classic weekend.

Why it matters: The annual football game has been a celebration of Black excellence, bringing the athletics and tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Indianapolis for decades.

It's also a fundraiser, raising money for Indiana Black Expo scholarships.

Zoom in: North Carolina Central will take on Norfolk State, 3pm Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Tickets start at $20.
Pro tip: Get your refill before halftime when the team's marching bands compete in a Battle of the Bands.

Plus: The Circle City Classic has always been about more than football. Here are the rest of the weekend's events:

Pep rally, 4-6pm Friday on South Street outside Lucas Oil Stadium. Free.
Parade, 10am Saturday starting at North and Pennsylvania streets and ending at North and Meridian streets. Free.
Tailgate and fan festival, noon Saturday on South Street outside Lucas Oil Stadium. Free.

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Circle City Classic celebrates 40th year of bringing HBCU football to Indy

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