Magic City Classic Tailgating: What To Know

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Whether you are a Hornet or a Bulldog — or just a fan of good football — the Magic City Classic is a momentous occasion each season, and despite the rivalry, both sides of the field can agree that tailgating at the annual match-up is some of the best in the state.

The October 26 game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. at Legion Field. This is the 83rd meeting between Alabama State and Alabama A&M, with Alabama A&M leading the series, 41–38–3.

The game may be more than a month away, but tailgating spots are at a premium and will become available Sept. 19. These slots go quickly. Applicants are limited to 2 slots per transaction. Each space will cost $140, and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To sign up for a space, please visit here

For those who are unable to secure tailgating spots online, some will be sold starting Monday, Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. at Legion Field. They will be available until all spaces are filled.

• Tailgating guidelines:
• All tents and RVs must fit within the designated tailgating area (20′ x 40′). Additionally, there can only be one (1) car and one (1) RV OR two (2) cars and (1) 10’x10′ tent within the recreational spaces.
• Vehicle must remain in the tailgating space at all times with the parking decal visibly displayed and affixed to the driver’s side windshield. Any vehicle without a parking decal adequately displayed on the driver’s side windshield will be removed at the owner’s expense.
• For safety reasons, a generator exhaust riser is required for those using gas or diesel-powered generators, RVs, and trailers and will be enforced for any vehicles exhibiting obvious exhaust fumes which may pose a threat to general health and safety of our patrons.
• Fire lanes must be maintained at all times. Any automobiles, tents, or RVs blocking fire lanes will be removed. Any vehicle removed will be towed by a wrecker service. All expenses for towing and storage shall be transferred to the owner. There will be no refunds for this violation.
• You will not allowed to return to the parking lot without your parking pass. If you leave the tailgate parking lot for any reason, you must return to the parking lot by 8:00 am on game day to guarantee re-entry.
• Tailgating spaces may not be saved or roped off.
• Policies will be strictly enforced
• No stages or tractor trailers will be allowed in the parking lots
• You will not be allowed re-entry into the lot unless your vehicle has a parking decal