Welcome to the 2023 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff online media credentialing system. ESPN Events, and the MEAC and SWAC would like to thank you for your interest in covering the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta. The 2023 game will take place on August 26th at the Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, and feature a matchup of South Carolina State vs. Jackson State.

Media members wishing to cover the 2023 Cricket MEAC-SWAC Challenge must apply via the online credential application. Credential requests will not be accepted via email. The deadline to apply is August 18th by 5 PM.

CREDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION POLICIES

    • Submission of credential application does not guarantee credential approval. Credentials and parking passes will be issued based on approval by the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff Media Coordinator.
    • Credentials granted to working media only
    • Only one application per media agency
    • Application must be submitted by an authorized sports editor/news director
    • No passes issued to freelance photographers
    • No passes issued to freelance writers, equipment carriers, film runners, other “assistants” etc.
    • No passes issued to children or spouses
    • GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A CREDENTIAL.
    • CREDENTIALS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE MEDIA COORDINATOR
    • Credential requests will not be accepted via email

The 2023 application for credentials is closed.