Tickets On Sale Now for 2022 Florida Blue Florida Classic Rivalry Featuring Florida A & M University and Bethune-Cookman University
HBCU rivals meet on Saturday , Nov . 19 , 2022 2:30 p . m . at Orlando ’ s Camping World Stadium
Program Success 41 October 2022
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ORLANDO , Fla . – The Florida Blue Florida Classic has a fresh new look , and tickets for the 2022 edition of the nation ’ s fiercest HBCU rivalry game are now on sale at FloridaClassic . org .
This year ’ s matchup between Florida A & M University ( FAMU ) and Bethune-Cookman University ( B-CU ) will kick off at 2:30 p . m . ET on Saturday , Nov . 19 , at Camping World Stadium . It is the 76th all-time meeting between the Rattlers and Wildcats and the 43rd official “ Florida Classic .” The 2022 clash also marks the 25th Classic in Orlando since the game made Central Florida its full-time home .
“ The annual rivalry between these two historic institutions is always a highlight of the year ,” said Dr . Lawrence M . Drake , Interim President , Bethune-Cookman University . “ Yet , at the same time , both universities are unified as it relates to the mission of preparing our respective student learners with the skills and competencies they will need to compete in the 21st-century knowledge economy .”
In addition to gameday , 2022 Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend will feature a variety of ancillary events , including the Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon presented by Florida Blue ( Nov . 18 , noon ) and the popular Florida Blue Battle of the Bands at Amway Center ( Nov . 18 , 7 p . m .), which features the FAMU “ Marching 100 ” and B-CU ’ s “ Marching Wildcats .”
“ The Florida Blue Florida Classic showcases one of the nation ’ s greatest football rivalries . However , the ‘ Classic ’ is so much more than an athletic event to Bethune-Cookman University , Florida A & M University , the citizens and businesses of Orlando and Orange County , and the tens of thousands of alumni and fans who attend events year after year ,” said Larry Robinson , Ph . D ., President , Florida A & M University .
“ It is an explosion of culture , a reunion of friends and families , and a recognition of the importance of these two HBCUs to Florida and the world .
The Classic provides opportunities to witness amazing performances of our marching bands , exposure to our world-class academic programs , and access to critical funding that supports both institutions .”
An Orlando fixture , the Florida Blue Florida Classic drives nearly 60,000 spectators to Camping World Stadium each fall , with an estimated economic impact of $ 30 million annually . Nearly 1.5 million fans have attended the Classic since the game settled in Central Florida in 1997 ; the event also holds the Camping World Stadium football attendance record ( 73,358 ), set in 2003 .
“ The Florida Blue Florida Classic is a part of the fabric of our community , and we ’ re proud to be a part of the legacy these incredible institutions have built and grown in Orlando over the past quarter-century ,” Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan said . “ We ’ re blessed to play a role in bringing the nation ’ s premier HBCU rivalry game to life in Central Florida each fall , and we can ’ t wait to see what the next 25 years of Classic history have in store .”
On the field , Florida A & M won last year — both teams ’ first season as members of the SWAC — to end a ninegame B-CU winning streak and leads the all-time series 50-24-1 . Bethune-Cookman is 13-11 against the Rattlers since the matchup moved to Orlando and also claimed a 1976 meeting between the teams at the former Tangerine Bowl .
Additional information regarding the Florida Blue Florida Classic and its events will be released in due course . For more info , visit FloridaClassic . org .
About Florida Citrus Sports Florida Citrus Sports is a not-for-profit event management organization dedicated to positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world-class events , including the Citrus Bowl , Cheez-It Bowl , Florida Blue Florida Classic , FC Series and Camping World Kickoff . For more information , visit FloridaCitrusSports . com .