Join us for the 39th Annual

Circle City Classic

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM

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A showcase of historically black colleges & universities

Football is back at this year’s Circle City Classic!  The 39th Annual Circle City Classic® will feature the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils against the North Carolina Central University Eagles Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST. at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Circle City Classic® is home to the annual HBCU Football Game and so much more! Join us for a variety of events leading up to the game. From the Circle City Classic® Coronation all the way through the Greek Stroll Competition, this is going to be a great year.

Countdown to the Classic!

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Futures Get a BOOST at The Classic

IBE is committed to assisting Indiana students in their pursuit of higher education. Every year, thanks to proceeds from The Classic, Scholarships are awarded to current high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution who exhibit outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community service. To date, we have awarded over $5 million in scholarships to Indiana Students.

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Futures Get a BOOST at The Classic

IBE is committed to assisting Indiana students in their pursuit of higher education. Every year, thanks to proceeds from The Classic, Scholarships are awarded to current high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution who exhibit outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community service. To date, we have awarded over $5 million in scholarships to Indiana Students.

Scholarship Application

Become a Sponsor

For 39 years, Indiana Black Expo has hosted Circle City Classic®, a unique showcase of HBCUs, academic excellence, culture, music, and tradition. Circle City Classic® is a scholarship fundraiser that has helped IBE award over $5 million scholarships to deserving youth attending colleges and universities nationwide since 1984.

Over this same span, Circle City Classic® has contributed more than $340 million dollars to the Indianapolis economy.

Join our community and become a sponsor of Circle City Classic®

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THE CLASSIC PARADE

Marching bands, celebrities, dance, and more.

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