# Magic City Classic football event

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/magic-city-classic-football-event
> Updated: 2026-10-29T01:17:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 85th annual Magic City Classic football game features a rivalry matchup between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University at Legion Field. Alabama A&M enters the contest with a 3-1 record, while Alabama State holds a 2-2 record.

Related festivities include a NASCAR block party and car show at City Walk Birmingham, which featured a custom-designed NASCAR show car representing both universities, performances by marching bands, and a musical appearance by rapper Young Dro.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Alabama A&M and Alabama State prepare for 85th Magic City Classic

Alabama A&M and Alabama State prepare for the 85th Magic City Classic at Legion Field, accompanied by a NASCAR-hosted celebration in Birmingham.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-state-and-alabama-am-to-meet-for-85th-magic-city-classic

### 2026-10-29: Alabama community events and local news updates

Alabama news features upcoming community events like the Magic City Classic and a town hall with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnists, alongside reports on local crime and political debates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-community-events-and-local-news-updates

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Cite as: Magic City Classic football event. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/magic-city-classic-football-event