It was a wonderful experience
by January Fan on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5We sat in Club level ate gumbo and enjoyed the game. Awesome family event!
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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.
Great Time!!!
by Daryll on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Great time at the Bayou Classic. Battle of the Bands was awesome!!! Game was exciting. The city of New Orleans was full of life.
Electrifying
by Sexxy From Texas on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5It was my first time attending the Bayou Classic football game and it definitely didn't disappoint. All the way down to the nail biting 10 seconds when Grambling kicked the winning 3 pointer. Excellent event well organized I highly recommend attending the Bayou Classic Weekend!!! Disclaimer I didn't attend either school but wanted to "Experience the Power"!!! 🖤💛💙💛
Amazing!, greatly organized!
by Miguel on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Amazing Football and college with reunited famillies experience. TOP!
The human juke box jam
by Bro jay Frye jr from Harvey Louisiana on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5My lil sister and I enjoyed the whole day the parade champion square and the game even thought my SU Jags lost but we will get those turkeys next yr
Kids enjoyed
by ColaBaby on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5This was the first time our kids got to experience HBCU culture! Bayou classic did not disappoint! They understood the assignment! From Champion Square with the concerts, to the actual game. It was wonderful. They even spotted some celebrities.
A Classic to Remember
by Jadii on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5The game was great. Very competitive and close game. The half-time show was great and entertaining. Had a blast.
Exciting
by Tadesa on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5The ambiance was unforgettable! Going next year! I’m already ready for 2022!
Excellent
by kimmy on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Wonderful to be back at the classics. The energy was truly amazing.
Experience of a Lifetime
by Jagster94 on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Had the time of our lives in one of the new endzone suites in the Ceasars Superdome. The cocktails and food were superior and the service was exceptional. Looking forward to next year.
Gram Fam
by Keoni on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Everything was nice but I got turned around for a small purse I had
Great overall
by T-O on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5The service was great. No hassle getting into the stadium the workers did a awesome job helping to keep the lines moving smoothly as possible. Great Job!!
9th BC
by Lee on 11/30/21Caesars Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Enjoyed our 9th Bayou Classic as supporters of HBCUs.
HBCU Finest Event
by Walt Greely on 1/8/21Rating: 5 out of 5My Brothers and I make this a Annual Event every year. The Atmosphere is Simply Amazing the whoe Weekend.. We hangout in the French Quarters and have Dinner and Drinks Friday & Saturday Nights. We attend the Parade, Both Bands Give Outstanding Performances, Before During and After the Game. The HARD HITTING Football Game has us on Edge until the last minute. The City of New Orleans is Perfect for this event. Iit is a Event that you must Experience in your Lifetime. Go Southern Jaguars!
Phenomenal
by Honesty on 12/7/19Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Great seats...great people...great food...great performances by both bands and an EXCELLENT GAME!! Nail-biter down to the end. Definitely got my money’s worth!!
What a game!!!
by DJ on 12/4/19Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5I always enjoy going to the Bayou Classic. A great tradition with competitive play from both schools. Can't wait to be there again next year to see Southern University pull out another win!!!
Bayou Classic Weekend
by RB on 12/4/19Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5This year's Bayou Classic game was probably one of he most exciting games in recent times. I was on the edge down to the last second. The bands were spectacular as always and the atmosphere in general was electric!!! The sights, the sounds , the food, fantastic!!!! Always a great time and this year's Bayou Classic weekend was no exception.
Bayou Classic
by John W. on 12/3/19Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5This was the best bayou classic I’ve attended. The seats were absolutely perfect. Hopefully I can get the same ones for next year.
Great game
by La La on 12/3/19Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5The game was great. Food was delicious and the excitement of the fans was awesome.
Great Family Fun
by Roz on 12/3/19Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5What a great way to spend time with immediate family during Thanksgiving. It was the first time we took our sons and we all had an amazing time. There was something that was a highlight for each of us from the Step Show, to the Battle of the Bands, and an amazing game.