The Willie Mays HBCU Invitational

Location: Historic Rickwood Field (Birmingham, AL)

Dates: Friday, Jan 30 – Sunday, Feb 1

Family Friendly • Kid Friendly • iHeartRadio On-Site Activations

Step into history at Historic Rickwood Field for a three-day celebration of HBCU baseball, community, and culture. The Willie Mays Classic, presented by Black Baseball Media (BBM Foundation NFP), brings top programs together for nine games across the weekend—honoring The Say Hey Kid and showcasing the next generation of talent.

🎧 Special Partner: iHeartRadio will host on-site activations throughout the event.

• Stillman vs Clark — 8:00am
• Harris Stowe vs Claflin — 11:00am
• SUNO vs Miles — 2:00pm

• Clark Atlanta vs SUNO — 8:00am
• Miles vs Harris Stowe — 11:00am
• Claflin vs Stillman — 2:00pm

• SUNO vs Claflin — 8:00am
• Harris Stowe vs Clark Atlanta — 11:00am
• Stillman vs Miles — 2:00pm

Times are local. Schedule subject to change.

• Nine games in three days at the oldest professional ballpark in America.
• Kid-friendly atmosphere — bring the whole family.
• iHeartRadio activations with music and engagement on site.

• All ages welcome.
• Please have your Eventbrite ticket (mobile or printed) ready at the gate.

Is this event kid friendly?

Yes! Families and youth teams are encouraged to attend.

Will there be on-site activations?

Yes—iHeartRadio will be on site with activations all weekend.

Who’s organizing this event?

Black Baseball Media

Host or Publisher Earnest “Coach E” Horton