SPORTS ELEVEN05 IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WALMART AS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE INAUGURAL TOYOTA HBCU NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLASSIC FEATURING MOREHOUSE COLLEGE & HOWARD UNIVERSITY
The debut of the Toyota HBCU New York City Football Classic presented by Walmart will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022: Event organizers Sports Eleven05 is proud to announce Walmart as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Toyota HBCU New York City Football Classic featuring Morehouse College and Howard University, on September 17, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey live at 3 p.m. ET on CNBC.
The Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic features teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The first edition of the Toyota HBCU New York City Football Classic presented by Walmart renews the historic rivalry between two premier institutions rich in heritage and tradition, both on and off the field. Howard University and Morehouse College have faced each other on the football field 37 times dating back to 1923, with Howard holding the all-time series advantage, 25-10-2. The last time the teams met was in 2015 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
“Walmart is thrilled to serve as the presenting sponsor of this inaugural event. As a proud HBCU alum, it’s energizing to see this celebration of Black excellence and culture,” said Kelvin Buncum, Executive Vice President, Walmart U.S. “Walmart remains committed to advancing equity in education and creating access to opportunities for Black and African Americans.”
“Having Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States as the Presenting Sponsor of the Toyota HBCU NY Football Classic signifies the breadth of how important HBCUs are to the country, the community, the culture, and our families”, said Albert Williams, SportsEleven05, Chief Executive Officer. “In fact, their dedication to the community, the Classic and all that it represents is evident in their mission statement – helping people to have a better life. I look forward to working with Walmart to help HBCUs and the communities they serve give individuals the opportunity to live their best life.”
The game’s halftime showcase will feature a halftime drumline performance between Morehouse’s “House of Funk” and Howard’s “Showtime” marching bands. The Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart, which will be broadcast live nationally on CNBC from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, is projected to generate about $15 million in economic impact for the New Jersey and New York Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information, visit www.hbcunyfc.com
Tickets for the Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart can be purchased at Metlife or by clicking here Van Wagner the exclusive sponsorship sales partner for the Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart assisted with the negotiations of this partnership. About Sports Eleven05 Sports Eleven05 is a New York Based minority-owned Sports & Entertainment company whose aim is to elevate the pageantry, excitement, and camaraderie associated with the HBCU Culture. Sports Eleven05 looks to expand the awareness of HBCU sports and education through their inaugural football classic. For inquiries about the game, call 833-NYC-HBCU(692-4228).
About Walmart
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About Van Wagner
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