SportVerified listing: Ticketmaster
MEAC/SWAC Challenge Returns to Atlanta
Center Parc Stadium in AtlantaSat, Aug 29, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge is a Sports / Football / College event at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta.
Read full details
The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is an annual college football game that pits teams from two historic HBCU conferences—the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)—against each other. Since its inception in 2005, this event has drawn crowds of over 30,000 and is nationally televised on ESPN.
Attendees can expect tailgating, marching bands, and a showcase of future NFL talent; nine future draft picks have played in the Challenge. The game has moved several times, settling at Center Parc Stadium on the Georgia State University campus in Atlanta in 2018, where it continues to celebrate HBCU football culture.
Where to buy
Good to know
- The game is televised nationally on ESPN, so fans can also watch from home.
- The event has drawn crowds of over 30,000, so plan to arrive early.
- Weather delays are possible; in 2016, lightning forced the game to be called off.
- The venue is located on the campus of Georgia State University in Atlanta.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MEAC/SWAC Challenge?
It's an annual HBCU football game between the MEAC and SWAC conferences.
When did the Challenge start?
The series began in 2005.
Where has the game been played?
It has been played in Birmingham, Orlando, Daytona Beach, Baton Rouge, and Atlanta.
How many future NFL players have participated?
Nine future NFL draft picks have played in the Challenge.
Lineup
Venue & Map
Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta
Loading map…
Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta
