Slated for August 31, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Stadium, this electrifying event will feature 10 renowned HBCU marching bands from across the country, competing head-to-head for the first time ever.

The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South performing at the 2025 Honda Battle Of The Bands in Inglewood, CA. at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 1, 2025 ...

The bands compete in front of an audience, but no winners are selected. "This really going to be something special," said Emanuel Perry, executive director of the Tourist Development Council.

Known as "The Marching Band Capital of the World," Jackson will host this unprecedented, high-octane showdown featuring 10 powerhouse HBCU marching bands in a one-day-only spectacle of sound, soul ...

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Langston University's Marching Pride Band has grown into one of the nation’s top-ranked HBCU bands, performing at major ...

The Hornets' performance remains a high point in ASU's marching history-an homage honoring innovation, cultural unity, and ...

"HBCU marching bands are more than halftime shows — they're living archives of a legacy of pride, power, and perseverance, carrying the soul of our history with every step, every note," Derek ...

The North Carolina A&T University Blue and Gold Marching Machine performing at the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands in Inglewood, CA. at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 1, 2025 ...

Known as "The Marching Band Capital of the World," Jackson will host this unprecedented, high-octane showdown featuring 10 powerhouse HBCU marching bands in a one-day-only spectacle of sound, soul ...

"By broadcasting the 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands live on Urban Edge Network, we're doing more than streaming a show — we're opening the doors for traditional media buying ...