The 2026 HBCU FC Classic!

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The HBCU FC Classic is bringing heat to Durham, North Carolina on April 11, 2026.

Set to take over Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, the inaugural Classic will feature a $5,000 winner-take-all 6v6 championship powered by elite talent, HBCU pride, and an all-day cultural experience built for players and fans who move the game forward.

This isn’t a casual rec tournament.

The HBCU FC Classic will showcase co-ed teams stacked with athletes who bring collegiate, semi-professional, and professional-level experience to a fast-paced, small-sided format designed for maximum intensity. One central pitch. No wasted space. No downtime. Just speed, skill, and statement-making performances from kickoff to final whistle.

Music. Curated vendors. Live activations. Community spaces that reflect the swagger, style, and substance of HBCU culture. The event is built as a collision point between high-level soccer and the energy that defines HBCU universe.

With the 2026 global soccer spotlight approaching, the Classic positions itself as a cultural accelerator — spotlighting talent, expanding opportunity, and reinforcing HBCUs as a force within the broader soccer ecosystem.