MONTGOMERY, AL – In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and the enduring legacy of HBCU excellence, the City of Montgomery will host the 2025 ESPN Red Tails Classic on Sunday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl. This year’s matchup features a powerhouse HBCU showdown between Tuskegee University and Winston-Salem State University.
Leading up to game day, the City will also host the Red Tails Classic Pep Rally on Saturday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. at Riverwalk Amphitheater, located at 355 Commerce Street. The pep rally is free and open to the public and will include marching bands, cheerleaders, and special guests celebrating HBCU pride and the Red Tails legacy.
Event details here.
Weekend Schedule Highlights:
- Friday, August 29:
- 5:00 p.m. – Lot C opens for RVs
- Saturday, August 30:
- 2:00 p.m. – Road closure on Madison Avenue in front of Cramton Bowl
- 4:00 p.m. – Red Tails Classic Pep Rally at Riverwalk Amphitheater
- The event originally listed as the Red Tails Classic Pep Rally at Riverwalk Amphitheater has been renamed and relocated.
- It will now be presented as Labor Day Grooves and Grub, a free downtown celebration on Saturday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Embassy Suites.
- This event will still include live entertainment, food, and activities celebrating HBCU pride and culture — providing a festive experience for visitors, families, students, and residents throughout Labor Day Weekend.
- All other Red Tails Classic weekend events remain unchanged, culminating in the Tuskegee University vs. Winston-Salem State University matchup at Cramton Bowl on Sunday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 31:
- 6:00 a.m. – Hard close for all roads around Cramton Bowl
- 2:00 p.m. – Shuttles and parking decks open
- 4:00 p.m. – Cramton Bowl gates open
- 6:00 p.m. – Kickoff
The Red Tails Classic pays tribute to the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and supports the continued elevation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on the national stage.
“This game is more than football—it’s about legacy, leadership, and lifting up the stories that have shaped our community and our country,” said Mayor Steven L. Reed. “We’re proud to honor the Tuskegee Airmen and celebrate HBCU culture in the capital of dreams.”
MONTGOMERY, AL – In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and the enduring legacy of HBCU excellence, the City of Montgomery will host the 2025 ESPN Red Tails Classic on Sunday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl. This year’s matchup features a powerhouse HBCU showdown between Tuskegee University and Winston-Salem State University.