Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic
Baldwin Richardson Foods presents the Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic – Weekend of Hope on Saturday, Sept. 21. The game is designed to strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the Rochester community, and offers fun for all ages.
Get your tickets for game day
In the main event of the weekend, the Central State University Marauders taking on the Albany State Rams in the inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU football classic at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St.
Game Day offers a full schedule to enjoy with friends and family, including:
- 9 a.m. to Noon: HBCU Tailgate Party
- 1 p.m.: Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic
- Post-Game: Battle of the Bands
Festivities begin on Friday
Saturday isn’t the only day of fun planned for this “weekend of hope.” Look forward to a night at the ball game on Friday.
HBCU Alumni & Friends Mixer at the Rochester Red Wings Game
Innovative Field
Game Fee: $10 (Special rate for the Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic - Weekend of Hope)
Parade: 5:20 p.m.
Baseball Game: 6 p.m.
Rules and policies
Items
The following items are prohibited from bringing to the game:
- Outside food/beverage
- Alcoholic beverages
- Cans/glass bottles
- Bags (not compliant with bag policy)
- Horns/noisemakers
- Laser pointers
- Pets
- Umbrellas
- Chairs
- Banners
- Weapons, including firearms, knives, stun guns, pepper spray/mace, or any other item deemed dangerous but security.
Behavior
The following behavior is prohibited at the game:
- Fighting, abusive and/or vulgar language
- Public intoxication
- Smoking (to include tobacco and marijuana/cannabis)
- Use or possession of illegal drugs
Bags
Prohibited bags
- Backpack
- Purse
- Camera bag
- Binocular case
- Fanny pack
- Printed pattern plastic bag
Approved bags
- 12"12"x16" clear plastic bag
- 1 Gallon clear plastic storage bag
- 4/5"x6.5" clutch purse
- 3"4" clutch purse
Medical bags/diaper bags are permitted by are subject to screening and approval upon entrance.
Weekend of Hope Event Sponsors
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Thank you to all of the sponsors who have made the Frederick Douglass HBCU Classic possible!
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