boring
by Anna on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 3 out of 5It was boring. Not enough excitement. Should have to walk very far for food
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About the Bayou Classic
In 2025, Celebrating its 52nd year, the Bayou Classic continues to uphold its legacy as a symbol of excellence and camaraderie within the HBCU community. Year after year, fans gather in New Orleans over Thanksgiving weekend to witness the thrilling football matchup between Southern University and Grambling State University, accompanied by the electrifying Battle of the Bands & Greek Show and the highly anticipated halftime show featuring two of the greatest marching bands in the nation. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.mybayouclassic.com. And follow Bayou Classic on Facebook at @MyBayouClassic and on Instagram at @bayouclassic74.
History of the Bayou Classic
Southern University first played Grambling State in football in 1930, when the latter was known as the Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute. It was not until 1958 that Grambling joined the Jaguars in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and the two teams started to play on a yearly basis. The prominence of both teams greatly increased in the 1960s and early '70s, with the rise of coach Eddie Robinson's Tiger teams, featuring such Grambling legends as Charlie Joiner, Doug Williams and Buck Buchanan, and Southern's success featuring such stars as Harold Carmichael and Mel Blount. The Bayou Classic was first held at Tulane Stadium in 1974, before moving to the brand-new Louisiana Superdome the following year. The dome has held the Bayou Classic every year since, except for 2005 when it was moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina, and 2021, when a rescheduled Bayou Classic conflicted with renovations to the stadium.
No Bayou Classic weekend is complete without the legendary Battle of the Bands, between Grambling's World Famed Tiger Marching Band, and Southern's Human Jukebox. The Friday night spectacular features hundreds of marchers on each side performing alongside Grambling's Orchesis dance line and the Fabulous Dancing Dolls of Southern. In 2015, the Waterford crystal trophy which had been awarded to the Bayou Classic winner since the late '80s was retired and donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture by both universities. Due to the postponement of the 2020 NCAA Division I FCS season, the first-ever springtime Bayou Classic game was scheduled for April 17, 2021, in Shreveport.
Absolutely Fantastic Event!!
by SU Jaguar! on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5I had such a great time!! If you've never experienced The Bayou Classic, it is a must attend, bucket list event!
Fun as always
by Angie on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5I will be ordering tickets again for next year. Loved my seats.
Best Bayou Classic ever!!!!!
by EK, SU Alumni on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Watching the Bayou Classic from the Humana Suite with community partners and friends was an awesome experience. A great time was had by all!!!!
Epic
by Janebug on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5This was a phenomenal experience. This was my first time attending the Bayou Classic and my first time in New Orleans as an adult. The game was amazing. The environment was safe and fun. The opening acts, halftime show and fan feast were fantastic. I will be back again.
Bayo Classic
by Rodney on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5The event was great! Being able to use my phone to gain access was very nice!
A fun experience
by Trish on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5This was the 50th anniversary for the Bayou Classic and everything was done well. The staff was friendly everything was organized well. We really had fun!!
The Pinnacle of HBCU Football Games
by Kema on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5This 50th year was outstanding! The game, the bands, the performers, and the fans made this experience exceptional!
Great marching at halftime
by Amy on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 4 out of 5Football was fine and made better by our team winning!! Cold in the stadium (up high in cheap seats!) and noisy with 2 fabulous bands playing but the marching displays were seriously amazing and I could have watched them all day…
Bayou Classic
by Tiffany on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 4 out of 5Great seats. Love the location near the stairs. We didn't have to walk too far up.
Great Experience
by Donald on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 4 out of 5The battle of the bands was great. The band competition was okay, the step shows was not great, and the school bands were great.
Awesome game but Refs not so much!
by Bri on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Teams competed but refs made many questionable calls. Enjoyed the team rally at the end. Wish it had been present throughout!
Loved it
by Twyla on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Great seats and great experience! Easy admission and Southern won!
Everything but the seats
by Jess on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 4 out of 5The whole event was very exciting and fun except for the seats they were very small and I’m only 5’2” and my legs were so cramped up from lack of leg room my 6’ husband was so uncomfortable we had to leave in the 3rd quarter
Bayou Classic 50th Anniversary
by Kismet on 11/28/23Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5It was the best experience I have had in the 28 years I have been attending. I always love to reunite with fellow Southern University Alumni and connect with my fellow HBCU's members of Grambling State University!!
Awesome Experience!!
by Natasha on 3/21/23Rating: 5 out of 5My family and I enjoyed our second year of Bayou Classic! The staff, cleanliness and food selection made for another great year in the Superdome! We will be back.
Overall Superior
by BlackAmericanLineage on 11/30/22Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5The staff throughout the entire SuperDome were fantastic. Efficient and polite is how the staff dealt with everyone; I witnessed that numerous times during the experience.
Best Bayou Classic Ever
by Ed on 11/29/22Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 52022 Bayou Classic was EPIC!!! Short lines to get in to Superdome, a more modern and comfortable facility, and faster concession lines. Let’s do it again next year.
Really Honest
by Juke Supporter on 11/29/22Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 1 out of 5The traffic was horrendous! We got in the game right before the Human Jukebox took the field for the halftime show. We prepaid for parking only to be told they were full once we arrived to park. It was a terrible experience as far as traffic & parking.
I had a blast as always
by Lisa on 11/29/22Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5I Love coming to the city it’s just different from any other city great food and great people