The Battle Continues!

Florida Blue Florida Classic

The largest HBCU sports & entertainment event in the country returns bigger and better! Don’t miss out on the experience. Date TBD. Tickets are not yet on sale.

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Marching Wildcats

Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections. Tickets start at $16.

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Marching "100"

Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections. Tickets start at $16.

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Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon

The Classic weekend gets started with players, pep bands, university officials and student leaders gathering to celebrate the season, preview the upcoming matchup and show that Rattlers and Wildcats remain divided on the field but united in the world.

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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

It’s more than a game. It’s an experience! The Florida Blue Florida Classic is a weekend where college friends reunite, families come together and fans show out for an O-town Showdown to witness the FAMU Rattlers and B-CU Wildcats battle it out on the gridiron for bragging rights. More than 2 million fans have attended since the first game in 1978, making it the BIGGEST Black college football game in the country.

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The Florida Classic depends on the continued support of our corporate partners and sponsors to present the premiere HBCU sports event in the country. Proceeds from every sponsorship benefits educational opportunities on the campuses of Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University.

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Attention @famu_1887 Rattlers and @bethunecookman

Attention @famu_1887 Rattlers and @bethunecookman Wildcats: Show off your school spirit to support your university.

Choose the virtual photo frame of your favorite team and take a photo. Then, post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #ConnectFord and #SellOutTheClassic and @fordeventsteam will make a $20 donation to that school on your behalf as part of the virtual Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend! The virtual photo booth can be found at the link in @fordeventsteam's bio.

Get your popcorn ready because tonight’s the nig

Get your popcorn ready because tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for! @themarching100 and @bcumarchingwildcats will be showing up an showing out during the special virtual edition of the @florida.blue Battle of the Bands. Starting at 7 p.m. tonight, the bands will offer all-new insights into the programs as well as past performances we all know and love. Visit FloridaClassic.org for more information about how to watch! #FloridaClassic

We're wrapping up the Virtual @Florida.Blue #Flori

We're wrapping up the Virtual @Florida.Blue #FloridaClassic Week TOMORROW with the @FAMU_1887 and @bethunecookman pep rallies hosted by the @naabcu and the @famunaa! Join us along with fellow alumni and fans as we show up and show out for our favorite teams. It all kicks off tomorrow night at 6 p.m. Visit FloridaClassic.org for more information.

Online @rnbingo is here! Hosted by @tgainesent @fa

Online @rnbingo is here! Hosted by @tgainesent @famu_1887 @bethunecookman, the game will take place Virtually on Twitch 8pm-11pm.

💰$100 CASH PRIZE EVERY ROUND 💰
Round one (One hit wonders)
Round two (90’s R&B)
Round Three (HipHop)
Round Four (current R&B)

If you hear the artist mark your card! Type BINGO in the chat and win our prize! We will simulcast on YouTube, and @rnbingo IG live. Grab your bingo cards at RnbingoOnline.com

🚨Donations at Floridaclassic.org

This event is powered by @florida.blue @ford @theleachfirm #rnbingo #tgainesent #floridaclassic #donatetheticket #classicweekend #hbcu

While COVID-19 continues to impact our community,

While COVID-19 continues to impact our community, it's important to have the right health coverage. Use @florida.blue’s services to find a plan that fits your family's needs and budget, but don't delay - the deadline to enroll for 2021 is Dec. 15! Text FloridaBlue2 to (833) 222-2174.

Calling all @famu_1887 Rattlers and @bethunecookma

Calling all @famu_1887 Rattlers and @bethunecookman Wildcats: It’s time to show your team spirit and support your university!

Choose the virtual photo frame of your favorite team and take a photo. Then, post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #ConnectFord and #SellOutTheClassic and @fordeventsteam will make a $20 donation to that school on your behalf as part of the virtual Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend! The virtual photo booth can be found at the link in @fordeventsteam's bio.

Our next Virtual Florida Classic event starts at 6

Our next Virtual Florida Classic event starts at 6 p.m. TONIGHT! @famu_1887 alum and Orlando Commissioner @orldistrict6 is joining a number of other notable @famu_1887 and @bethunecookman alumni who will discuss the HBCU experience, past @florida.blue #FloridaClassic memories and other important issues facing our community. Tune in at facebook.com/OrlandoDistrict6

You’d have to R&B crazy to miss your chance to w

You’d have to R&B crazy to miss your chance to win cold, hard cash tomorrow night at the the @rnbingo Virtual Experience: @florida.blue @floridaclassic Edition. To purchase your game card, check out the link in our bio, then follow along live at @rnbingo at 8 p.m. for your chance to win. If you hear an artist on your card, mark it off, and five in a row wins! We’ll see you at 8!

Thank you to @tobaccofreeflorida for their continu

Thank you to @tobaccofreeflorida for their continued support throughout this week's Virtual @florida.blue #FloridaClassic! We have to take care of ourselves with the impacts of COVID-19 affecting our community, and the best thing you can do for your health is to quit smoking. Visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com for free tools and services.

Teamwork makes the dream work for @genemartin12! (

Teamwork makes the dream work for @genemartin12! (🎥: @citrussports Orlando Sports Business Career Panel)

REMINDER: Day 2 of the @orlando_jobs 2020 Virtual Diversity Career Fair is underway and there is still plenty of time to register to take advantage of today's sessions and services ranging from virtual interviews, resume review and career sessions. The virtual experience ends at 6 p.m. Sign up at OrlandoJobs.com/Diversity #OrlandoJobs #Orlando #Jobs #Virtual

𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙐𝘼𝙇 Florida Blue Florida

𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙐𝘼𝙇 Florida Blue Florida Classic Week is under way!

In association with @famu_1887 and @bethunecookman, Virtual @florida.blue #FloridaClassic Week will feature a collection of online events celebrating both institutions, their students, football teams, bands and alumni. Visit FloridaClassic.org for full details!

The @floridalottery Bright Futures scholarship has

The @floridalottery Bright Futures scholarship has awarded well over $62 million in scholarships to more than 26,000 students at @famu_1887 and @bethunecookman. We appreciate Florida Lottery's continued support of these institutions and Virtual Florida Classic Week! #FundingFutures

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