Fan Guide to the 2025 Florida Blue Florida Classic at Camping World Stadium
- Alastair Mac
- 10 minutes ago
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Whether you’re here for the rivalry, the halftime show, or the community pride, downtown Orlando is the place to be this Florida Classic weekend!
Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend is where college friends reunite, families come together and fans show out for an O-town Showdown to witness the FAMU Rattlers and B-CU Wildcats battle it out on the gridiron for bragging rights.
More than 2 million fans have attended since the first game in 1978, making it the BIGGEST Black college football game in the country.
This annual matchup returns to Camping World Stadium on Saturday, November 22, bringing an unforgettable weekend of culture, music, and athleticism to the heart of the city with more than 50,000 fans expected to fill the stands to cheer on their teams, while thousands more will enjoy the vibrant festivities across downtown, including the legendary Battle of the Band performance at Kia Center on Friday, November 21.
Ahead of the game we bring you everything you need to know for game day, including parking and shuttle information, stadium policies, maps, schedules and more.
Game Day Schedule
8 am RV Parking Lot (Lots 3 & 4) Opens
10:30 am Free Stadium Shuttle Starts
10:30 am General Parking Lots Open
11:30 am FanFest Opens
11:30 am North Box Office Opens
1:30 pm Stadium Gates Open
3:30 pm Kickoff
Mobile Ticketing Guide
With the increased focus on secure, contactless entry, the Florida Blue Florida Classic will utilize digital tickets. Fans are encouraged to download their tickets before arriving at the stadium on game day. Download the Mobile Ticketing Guide now.
Stadium Parking
Fans without a prepaid stadium permit are encouraged to PARK DOWNTOWN and use the FREE GAME DAY SHUTTLE.
Shuttle Information
The City of Orlando will offer FREE downtown shuttle service to Camping World Stadium.
Pick-Up Location: Central Blvd. & Hughey Ave.
Drop-Off Location: Church St. & Nashville Ave.
Shuttle buses will run to and from the stadium beginning at 10:30 am and will run until 1 hour after the game.
Maps and links for other downtown surface lots and garages are available at CityOfOrlando.net
Rideshare Information
Please note the designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations.
Jones High School Admin Lot (Lot 9) on Rio Grande Ave.
S Dollins Ave between Central Boulevard & Washington Street
General Event Parking
On game day, all stadium parking lots are manned and reserved for permit parking, recreational vehicles, chartered buses, and disabled parking. General stadium parking lots open at 10:30 am on gameday.
Located west of Downtown Orlando and just north of SR 408, Camping World Stadium and its parking lots are easily accessible from multiple directions. Lot-Specific Directions
Public parking is available at downtown surface lots and garages. Those wishing to park downtown can take advantage of the free shuttle to and from the stadium.
RV & Tow Vehicle Parking
If you plan on towing ANYTHING behind your vehicle (this includes BBQ Cooker/Smoker, Trailer, Standard Size Automobile), you will be REQUIRED to purchase and present a separate parking permit for the item being towed OR you will be turned away from the parking lot.
Any vehicles arriving at the parking lot on gameday without the proper parking permits in hand WILL NOT be admitted into the parking lot.
RV Parking Lots open at 8 am on Thursday, November 20. All vehicles must vacate the lot by Noon on Sunday, November 23.
Located west of Downtown Orlando and just north of SR 408, Camping World Stadium and its parking lots are easily accessible from multiple directions. Lot-Specific Directions
ADA/Disabled Patron Parking
Disability-accessible parking is available in Lot 6 and opens at 10:30 am on game day. You must have a state-issued ADA placard or license plate to park in these locations. Located west of Downtown Orlando and just north of SR 408, Camping World Stadium and its parking lots are easily accessible from multiple directions. View ADA Mobility Map
Bus Parking
Limited bus parking is available in Lot 3. Tailgating is not permitted in bus parking lots. Bus parking lots open at 10:30 a.m. on game day. Located west of Downtown Orlando and just north of SR 408, Camping World Stadium and its parking lots are easily accessible from multiple directions. Lot-Specific Directions
Tailgating
Tailgating is allowed in all Camping World Stadium lots EXCEPT all Bus Lots and Jones High School lots. Please visit Camping World Stadium’s website for full Tailgating Policy.
Clear Bag Policy
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite patron entry to Camping World Stadium, a ‘clear bag’ policy will be implemented. This policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the stadium.
Patrons will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14″ x 14″ x 6”
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
Small clutch bags not exceeding 4.5″ x 6.5″ may be taken inside the stadium.
Exceptions include medically-necessary items and parent bags. All items are subject to security search guidelines.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Purses larger than a clutch bag
Coolers
Briefcases
Backpacks
Fanny packs
Cinch bags
Luggage of any kind
Computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size
Prohibited Items
To ensure the safest environment possible, the City of Orlando and the Camping World Stadium prohibit the following items from being brought through the stadium gates. You can view the full list of prohibited items on Camping World Stadium’s website here.
Patrons will continue to be able to enjoy their tailgate activities in the parking lots and to do so with greater safety and the knowledge that their entry into the stadium will be smoother and faster. They also will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the stadium, such as binoculars, cameras, and smartphones.
For the full A - Z Guide, click here: https://floridaclassic.org/a-z-guide/
For tickets: https://floridaclassic.org/tickets/
The Florida Classic, operated by Florida Citrus Sports, the non-profit group behind the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and the Pop-Tarts Bowl, is a longstanding tradition dating back nearly a century. It is more than just the nation’s largest annual HBCU football game — it’s a celebration of sports, family, music, and culture woven into the fabric of Central Florida.
Today, it is one of the most anticipated college football bowl games in the country and boasts an average of 60,000 spectators per game. The highest attendance, 73,358 attendees, was recorded in Orlando in 2003.
Fans who miss the game can also catch it from the comfort of their homes, courtesy of ESPN Networks. ESPN Classic has been televising the action-packed game nationally in the past years as part of their multi-year contract with former B-CU and FAMU conference—Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Despite the teams’ departure for the Southwestern Athletic Conference, it seems the ESPN Network will keep televising the game nationally.
What’s more, the game garners the winning university bragging rights. It also offers the perfect recruitment opportunity for both universities as current students, prospects, and parents interact.
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