The National Champion Jackson State football team will be on the national stage once again when they take part in the very first Las Vegas HBCU Classic. JSU will face Grambling in Allegiant Stadium on October 25th.

We are excited about the opportunity to play in Las Vegas,” head coach T.C. Taylor said. “This is a chance for our players to play in a world-class stadium in front of a national audience. I can’t wait to see Tiger Nation show up in Vegas for the game.

Jackson State football announced it will face Grambling State in Las Vegas during the HBCU Classic. See when and details.

Jackson State and Grambling are set to play in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium during the 2025 football season.

The two marquee HBCU institutions will play each other for the 73rd time Oct. 25 at Allegiant Stadium in the Las Vegas HBCU Classic, the Raiders and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced Thursday. Tickets will be available via presale March 3. They will go on sale to the public March 7.

A landmark event will bring two storied programs to Allegiant Stadium this fall.Grambling State and Jackson State will face off in the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU

The Fall 2025 matchup between Jackson State and Grambling State gets a huge supporter in the Las Vegas Raiders.