Schedule of Events

We are happy to announce an outstanding event lineup to kick off the 2024 college football season in Atlanta, Georgia. The Florida A&M Rattlers will face-off against the Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday, August 24th.

 

Below please find the schedule of events as well as the links for your friends and fans to purchase tickets and parking for the game.

 

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*PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is Subject to Change.

THURSDAY
AUG 22th

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL SEMINAR

The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge has always been “More Than Just A Game,” and there is no better example than the High School Seminar. Launched in 2008, the High School Seminar has positively impacted over 5000 students across the Southeast, from Florida to Louisiana and most recently, Georgia. Each year, the event features a panel discussion that focuses on career opportunities in sports, but in a way that most high school students haven’t considered yet – off the field. In recent years, the event has added a life skills component, as sponsors have offered their take on topics like personal branding and entrepreneurship. ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris is a longtime supporter of the High School Seminar, having hosted each and every year.

FRIDAY
AUG 23th

7:00 PM

ESPN WELCOME RECEPTION

TBD

SATURDAY
AUG 24th

3:00 PM

COCA-COLA FAN EXPERIENCE BEGINS

SUMMERHILL LOT A

6:00 PM

GATES OPEN

CENTRE PARC STADIUM

6:30 PM

COCA-COLA FAN EXPERIENCE ENDS

SUMMERHILL LOT A

7:30 PM

KICKOFF LIVE ON ESPN

CENTRE PARC STADIUM

**5th Quarter Battle of the Bands following Post-game presentation**

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