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THE 40th ANNUAL

CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC®

Football Game

North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 3:00pm
AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM

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The Big Game

North Carolina Central
vs. Norfolk State

The Circle City Classic® is one of the oldest HBCU games in the country. This year’s match up features the North Carolina Central University Eagles against the Norfolk State University Spartans. It’s sure to be another great game in a long list of classic HBCU football battles. And of course, don’t miss the Pep Rallies, Parade, and Pageantry leading up to the big game.

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Circle City Classic® Events

40 Years of Impact
and So Much More

The Circle City Classic® celebration is about so much more than football. As part of IBE’s mission to serve and empower Indiana communities, each year, Circle City Classic® includes education, career, and cultural-focused events that complement the HBCU football matchup.

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Become a Sponsor

Since 1984, 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 in scholarships to deserving youth attending colleges and universities nationwide. 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 Future is Bright

Classic Scholarships

IBE is committed to assisting Indiana students in their pursuit of higher education. Every year, thanks to proceeds from Circle City 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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