Bayou Classic Events

The Bayou Classic is more than a football game. The annual event is one of the Nations greatest college sports rivalries, bringing the fans and alumni of Grambling State University and Southern University to New Orleans each November. A week-long of events featuring the Parade, Career & College Expo, Greek Show & Battle of the Bands and Fan Festival culminates with Saturday's Bayou Classic football match-up. Listed below are our OFFICIAL EVENTS: 

MONDAY

Bayou Classic Press Conference

Monday, November 19, 2018

Mercedes Benz-Superdome 1500 Sugarbowl Drive NOLA 70112

Gate A | Ground Level

10:00A

FRIDAY  

Coaches Luncheon (Invitation Only)

Friday, November 23, 2018

Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Avenue NOLA 70113

12:00N – 1:30P  

Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge

Friday, November 23, 2018

Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave, NOLA 70113

Doors Open at 1:00P

Sponsor Reception (Invitation Only)

Friday, November 23, 2018

Mercedes Benz-Superdome 1500 Sugarbowl Drive NOLA 70112

Doors Open at 5:00P

Greek Show and Battle of the Bands

Friday, November 23, 2018

Mercedes Benz-Superdome 1500 Sugarbowl Drive NOLA 70112

Doors Open at 5:00P | Show starts at 6:00P

SATURDAY  

Doc Griggs 2X Around the Dome 

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Mercedes Benz-Superdome 1500 Sugarbowl Drive NOLA 70112

8:00AM

Bayou Classic Parade 

Saturday, November 24, 2018

French Market to Mercedes-Benz Superdome

9:30A

Fan Festival 

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Champions Square Lasalle St, NOLA 70112

11:30A – 3:30P

The 44th Annual Bayou Classic

Grambling State University vs. Southern University

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Mercedes Benz-Superdome 1500 Sugarbowl Drive NOLA 70112

KICK-OFF at 4:00P

The Bayou Classic Halftime Show 

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Mercedes Benz-Superdome 1500 Sugarbowl Drive NOLA 70112