2026 Week of Events

Media Conference Center, Gate K, Cotton Bowl-11:00 am 3750 The Midway, Dallas, TX 75215 Dallas Sports Commission and City Officials welcome both teams to Dallas with the kickoff press conference. The head Coach of PVAMU and the head coach of GSU will address the media during kickoff game week.

VIP Reception at Edison’s for Sponsors, Special Guests of Grambling State University and Prairie View A & M Alumni, Dignitaries, and Dallas Notables will be invited to this special VIP Reception INVITE ONLY.

Community-driven organization Run It Up partners with State Fair Classic to launch their official State Fair Classic Run. No fees for registration. Run It Up and State Fair Classic are committed to improving the health and wellness of our Dallas community.

Cedar Crest Golf Course, 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

Hilton Anatole Hotel - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

Winsome Prime - 331 Singleton Blvd, Dallas TX 75212

Hilton Anatole Hotel - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

Prairie View A & M Alumni Dallas Chapter, Hilton Anatole Hotel - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 6:00 pm VIP Reception 7:00 PM Gala and Silent Auction - To purchase tickets, contact: https://www.pvamf.org/dallasgala

7439 S. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas TX 75237 Featuring Eddie Spencer and Alter Ego

Beverly Humphrey “Tiger” Stadium - 200 E. Wintergreen, Lancaster, TX 75146 The winner will perform at the pre-game activities of the State Fair Classic game.

SWAC Country Showdown with performances by Country artists PYNK BEARD, STEVE RAY LADSON, THE BOYKINZ (Chevy Main Stage) hosted by Fat Daddy

Grambling State University Tigers VS Prairie View A&M Panthers - Cotton Bowl

Performed by recording artist VirLinda Stanton (Tyler Texas Native)

Performed by American Idol Top 20 performer Makiyah

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III

A grand finale for the State Fair Classic football game featuring a battle of bands with GSU and PVAMU

Featuring JAYDON (Chevy Main Stage)

Immediately following the Game - Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 7520

Friendship West Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232