Ultimate Guide to Bayou Classic

This HBCU Football Rivalry returns Thanksgiving Weekend 2025

When is Bayou Classic? 

The 52nd Annual Bayou Classic spans Thanksgiving weekend, November 27-29, 2025.

What are the events? 

The big Bayou Classic football game will take place in Caesars Superdome on Saturday, November 29. The Battle of the Bands and Greek Show will be held in the Superdome on Friday, November 28. These are the only two ticketed events. There is also a fan festival on November 29, a parade on Thanksgiving Day, and lots of other fanfare surrounding the weekend. See here for a list of events

What should I do outside of Bayou Classic?

Bayou Classic is much more than a football game; it’s a celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Patronize New Orleans’ Black-owned businesses during your visit. In town for Thanksgiving? Find a restaurant here and make a reservation for a meal you won’t forget. Stroll the French Quarter in the beautiful fall weather and go shopping. If it’s your first time in New Orleans, check out our guide for those new to the city here. You can find more things to do, eat, and see near Caesar's Superdome here.