The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic

The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic is almost here! The five-day celebration of HBCU culture is coming to the Tri-State area as venues like the MetLife Stadium, the Apollo Theater, and NJIT play host to the various activations and events. From career fairs, college fairs, a Greek step show, tailgates, battle of the bands, and more, the “World’s Largest HBCU Homecoming” will truly set the tone as Fall quickly approaches. 

The culmination of the week-long festivities will feature a match-up between Morehouse College and Albany State on September 16; with a kickoff of 3:00 p.m. ET. Check out the full schedule below and the official link for tickets!


Tuesday, September 12th
MAYOR’S KICK OFF LUNCHEON – INVITE ONLY
@ Sylvia’s Restaurant, Harlem NY

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION DAY
@ Borough of Manhattan Community College

Wednesday, September 13th
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION DAY
@ NJIT (New Jersey Institute of Technology)

Thursday, September 14th
THE GREAT DEBATE & HBCU INSPIRED
@ The Apollo, Harlem NY

Friday, September 15th
COACHES LUNCHEON
@ MetLife Stadium 

MEDIA DAY
@ MetLife Stadium

GREEK STEP SHOW
@ NJIT 

Saturday, September 16th
CAREER EXPO
@ MetLife Stadium

HBCUNY TAILGATE & GAME DAY
@ MetLife Stadium

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
@ The Dream Bar

For tickets to any or all events listed above, visit: HBCUNYCLASSIC.COM

& ICYMI, check out highlights from last year’s matchup against Howard and Morehouse below. 


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