2025 bayou classic events
* please note that all events are subject to change.
welcome Press Conference
Presented by Exxon mobil
- Monday, November 24
- 10:00 am
- Caesars Superdome
Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving day Parade
- Thanksgiving day - Thursday, November 27
- 3:00 pm
- Downtown new orleans
The bayou business bowl
student pitch competition
- FRIDAY, November 28
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- hyatt regency new orleans - storyville hall 3rd floor
A Black Business Showcase in partnership with the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Networking * Technical Assistance * Business Marketplace
Business at Bayou is a business expo that showcases nonprofit, corporate, and local businesses. Students, Alumni, and Visitors are invited to stop by the Business at Bayou to purchase items from small black businesses and learn more about networking opportunities.
- Friday, November 28
- 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Hyatt regency new orleans
- free and open to the public
Bayou CLassic COaches luncheon (invite only)
- FRIDAY, November 28
- Noon
- hyatt regency new orleans
BEats before battle
Presented by Sprite
- FRIDAY, November 28
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- CAesars superdome, gate c plaza level
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
Greek Show & Battle of the Bands
GREEK SHOW Presented by SPRITE
battle of the bands Presented by the Louisiana office of tourism
Featuring the 4th Annual
BAYOU CLASSIC INVITATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE OF THE BANDS
to open the event
- Friday, November 28
- Doors 5:00 pm; Event 6:00 pm
- new entrance -- Caesars Superdome gate c
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
- Southern University HUMAN JUKEBOX Marching Band -- South End Zone
- Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band -- North End Zone
black friday
the official BATTLE OF THE BANDS + WELCOME GALA AFTER PARTY
presented by:
- friday, november 28
- 11:00 pm - 3:30 am
- The Metropolitan (Generations Hall) - 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd
bAYOU CLASSIC / SPECIAL OLYMPICS Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game
Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game Presented by special olympics louisiana
- Saturday, November 29
- 9:00 am
- Free and open to all ages
- Pan American Stadium, City Park
Annual Bayou Classic Fan festival
- Saturday, November 29
- 9:00 am - Noon
- Free and open to all ages
- Champions Square at the Caesars Superdome
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
52nd Annual Bayou Classic Football Game
Presented by Procter & Gamble
- Saturday, November 29
- Kick off 1:00 pm
- Doors open at 11:30 am
- Caesars Superdome
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
- Southern University Jaguars -- East SideLINE near Sections 101-128
- Grambling State University Tigers -- West Sideline near Sections 129-156
52nd Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show
Presented by Coca-Cola
- Saturday, November 29
- Caesars Superdome
52nd Annual Bayou Classic POST GAME TROPHY PRESENTATION
Presented by entergy
- Saturday, November 29
- Caesars Superdome
THE CLASSIC LUXE ESCAPE
the official BAYOU CLASSIC AFTER GAME DAY PARTY
presented by:
- saturday, november 29
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- ARORA LOUNGE - 828 S Peters St
OFFICIAL BAYOU CLASSIC celebrity AFTER PARTY
FEATURING GLORILLA & 2 CHAINZ
presented by:
- saturday, november 29
- 10:00 pm - 4:00 am
- The Metropolitan (Generations Hall) - 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd