Culture. Competition. Opportunity.
The HBCU FC Classic is a two-day soccer experience built to elevate HBCU athletes, celebrate culture, and create real pathways to the next level.
MORE THAN A TOURNAMENT
We are building the first-ever high-energy soccer festival designed for Black Gen Z. Think of this as a "mini spring homecoming"—a two-day celebration blending elite soccer, Black excellence, music, and campus pride60% of our attendees are Gen Z (ages 18–25) looking for new sports experiencesThe Energy, Live DJs, MCs, and "Pitch Strolls" that bring campus energy directly to the stadium floor!
DAY 1
HBCU FC CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
This highlight-ready, heavy content tournament will feature fast-paced 6-v-6 co-ed teams with athletes representing HBCU's!
DAY 2
HBCU FC:
THE FUTURE
Sunday is about professional pathways and personal brandingID & Exposure Combine:
Athletes are evaluated by scouts and coaches from pro and semi-pro levelsSports Conference:
Learn the business of the game through sessions on NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), leadership, and branding8v8 Exhibition:
An All-Star team will be created from the Top performers from the ID session to compete in an exhibition match versus, Say Word FC, nationally recognized semi-pro squad!
VENUE:
Durham Memorial Stadium
YOUR MOMENT: PLAY & BE SEEN
HBCU athletes are often overlooked, but this platform is designed to put eyes where they don’t usually go.
There is NO ENTRY FEE!
REGISTER A SCHOOL CLUB
Want to represent your school colors and culture with a core squad? Contact us Today!
REGISTER AS A FREE AGENT
Don't have a full team? Sign up for the player pool to be assigned to a roster.
THE PATHWAY
Standout players gain direct exposure to Say Word FC, a club competing in the $1M winner-take-all tournament (TST).
COMMUNITY & CONTENT
When you step onto the pitch, your brand becomes the storyBuilt-in Content Machine: With HBCU FC Media and Say Word FC, our platforms generate over 375,000 monthly hits, featuring player hype reels and daily recapsGiving Back: The event generates a $250,000 economic impact for Durham, featuring a Local vendor marketplace and free youth clinics!
ARE YOU READY TO STEP INTO THE MOVEMENT?
HBCU FC
League 1 Sponsors
HBCU FC: Leadership Team
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