Gulf Coast Challenge

08/31/2026

🎤 FRED HAMMOND LIVE IN CONCERT! 🎤

Join us on Thursday, October 1st right outside Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, for an unforgettable evening of praise, worship, and inspiration!

🎟️ Concert Tickets: $55

🔥 OR get even more value with a $35 Game Day Ticket, which includes:
✅ Admission to the Fred Hammond Gospel Xplosion Concert
✅ Admission to the Friday Night Concert (Juvenile & Webbie)

Now that’s a DEAL!

Bring the kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, bring the family ❤️, grab your lawn chairs 🪑, and come experience a powerful night of music, fellowship, and celebration.

This exciting concert kicks off the Ultimate HBCU Weekend as Alabama A&M takes on Jackson State! 🏈🔥

Stay tuned for more details at www.mobilegulfcoastchallenge.com

08/17/2026

🚨MAJOR GCC ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Gulf Coast Challenge, powered by the Mobile Sports Authority, is proud to announce Carl Cunningham Sr. as our 2026 GCC Parade Grand Marshal! 🎉👏🏾

Get ready for an exciting day in the Port City as the GCC Parade & Game Day take over Mobile on Saturday, October 3rd! 🥁🎺🏈

🔥 Jackson State University vs. Alabama A&M University 🔥

Come experience the bands, the culture, the tradition, and all the excitement of the Ultimate HBCU Experience!

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Visit MobileGulfCoastChallenge.com⁠

AlabamaAM GCCParade HBCUCulture

08/17/2026

🚨MAJOR GCC ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Gulf Coast Challenge, powered by the Mobile Sports Authority, is proud to announce Carl Cunningham Sr. as our 2026 GCC Parade Grand Marshal! 🎉👏🏾

Get ready for an exciting day in the Port City as the GCC Parade & Game Day take over Mobile on Saturday, October 3rd! 🥁🎺🏈

🔥 Jackson State University vs. Alabama A&M University 🔥

Come experience the bands, the culture, the tradition, and all the excitement of the Ultimate HBCU Experience!

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Visit MobileGulfCoastChallenge.com⁠

08/14/2026

🚨 Vendor Spots Are still Available 🚨

Want to showcase your business during one of the Gulf Coast's biggest HBCU weekends? This is your opportunity to connect with thousands of fans, alumni, students, and visitors at the 2026 Gulf Coast Challenge!

Whether you sell food, apparel, merchandise, or unique products, we want YOU to be part of the excitement.

📅 October 1–3, 2026
📍 Mobile, Alabama

Don't wait—vendor spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. Apply today and put your business in front of one of the year's biggest crowds!

08/11/2026

🎰🏈 THANK YOU, WIND CREEK CASINO & HOTEL! 🏈🎰

The Gulf Coast Challenge is proud to recognize Wind Creek Casino & Hotel as a valued sponsor of this year’s Ultimate HBCU Experience! 🙌🏾🔥

Wind Creek has accepted the challenge and joined us in our mission to bring an unforgettable celebration of HBCU football, culture, tradition, music, and community to Mobile, Alabama. 🏈🎶🎓

Partnerships like these help us continue to make the Gulf Coast Challenge MORE THAN JUST A GAME!

We sincerely thank Wind Creek Casino & Hotel for believing in the vision and supporting the 2026 Gulf Coast Challenge! 💜💛

🏈 Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
📍 Ladd-Peebles Stadium | Mobile, AL

THE ULTIMATE HBCU EXPERIENCE! 🔥

Wind Creek Hospitality

08/11/2026

🎰🏈 THANK YOU, WIND CREEK CASINO & HOTEL! 🏈🎰

The Gulf Coast Challenge is proud to recognize Wind Creek Casino & Hotel as a valued sponsor of this year’s Ultimate HBCU Experience! 🙌🏾🔥

Wind Creek has accepted the challenge and joined us in our mission to bring an unforgettable celebration of HBCU football, culture, tradition, music, and community to Mobile, Alabama. 🏈🎶🎓

Partnerships like these help us continue to make the Gulf Coast Challenge MORE THAN JUST A GAME!

We sincerely thank Wind Creek Casino & Hotel for believing in the vision and supporting the 2026 Gulf Coast Challenge! 💜💛

🏈 Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
📍 Ladd-Peebles Stadium | Mobile, AL

THE ULTIMATE HBCU EXPERIENCE! 🔥

07/23/2026

🚨 Vendor Applications Are NOW OPEN! 🚨

Want to showcase your business during one of the Gulf Coast's biggest HBCU weekends? This is your opportunity to connect with thousands of fans, alumni, students, and visitors at the 2026 Gulf Coast Challenge!

Whether you sell food, apparel, merchandise, or unique products, we want YOU to be part of the excitement.

📅 October 1–3, 2026
📍 Mobile, Alabama

Don't wait—vendor spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. Apply today and put your business in front of one of the year's biggest crowds!

07/10/2026

🔥🏈 The HOTTEST Deal of the Summer is HERE! 🔥🎟️

The Gulf Coast Challenge is giving you MORE for your money! 🙌🏾

For just $35, your Game Day Ticket includes:

🏈 Admission to the Gulf Coast Challenge featuring Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State
🎤 Admission to the Gospel Xplosion featuring Fred Hammond on Thursday, October 1st
🎶 Admission to the HBCU Fest Concert featuring Juvenile & Webbie on Friday, October 2nd

That’s 3 incredible events… ONE ticket… ONLY $35! 🤯🔥

You won’t find a better HBCU weekend value anywhere!

🎟️ Get your tickets today at Northside Check Exchange or www.mobilegulfcoastchallenge.com.

Don’t wait—this deal won’t last forever! Grab your crew and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of football, faith, music, and HBCU culture! 💙💛🏈🎉

07/08/2026

It’s OFFICIAL 🔥Purchase a $35 Game Ticket - includes admission to the concert!

HBCU Fest
📍 Mobile, Alabama
⏰ Friday, October 2

See y’all at the HBCU Fest! It’s going up. 🔥🎤