Labor Day Classic - Texas Southern v Prairie View AM tickets

About Labor Day Classic - Texas Southern v Prairie View A&M

Inception: 1985

Teams: Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M

Stadium: BBVA Stadium (TSU), Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field (PVAMU)

Location: Houston, Texas; Prairie View, Texas

Conference: SWAC

First Matchup: October 31, 1947

Number of Matchups: 75

Labor Day Classic Tickets

The Labor Day Classic is a college football tradition between archrivals

Texas Southern Tigers

and

Prairie View A&M Panthers

that you don’t want to miss. Though the Labor Day Classic has only been official since 1985, the teams have been facing off every year since 1947. The game is typically the first game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and falls over Labor Day weekend. Should either team be involved in other obligations, the Labor Day Classic is rescheduled for the last game of the season. Named for Alexander Durley (TSU) and Billy Nicks Sr., two of the schools’ legendary coaches, the highly coveted Durley-Nicks trophy is at stake in the Labor Day Classic. The game is played at the

BBVA Compass Stadium

when it is hosted by the Texas Southern Tigers or at the

New Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field

when it is hosted by the Prairie View A&M Panthers. Grab your tickets today at StubHub.

Which team has won the most games in the Labor Day Classic?

Since 1947, the Texas Southern Tigers have won the most games with a record of 44 wins, 29 losses and 1 tie. Since the Labor Day Classic became official, the Texas Southern Tigers have won 20 games and the Prairie View A&M Panthers have won 13 games. However, the Panthers have been on a winning streak for the past four years giving the Tigers a run for their money.

How big are the Labor Day Classic stadiums?

The BBVA Stadium was opened in 2012 and has a seating capacity of 22,039 which includes 1,100 club seats and 34 private suites. It is a multipurpose venue that is also home to the

Houston Dynamo

and the

Houston Dash

. The Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field was opened in 2016 and seats 15,000 including 500 premium seats and 10 skybox suites. It serves solely as the home for Panthers football.

How much are Labor Day Classic tickets?

Tickets vary in price between $20 and $53. Generally, the closer you get to the playing field, the more expensive the ticket price. You can also expect to pay more for premium or box seating. Since the Labor Day Classic is a highly anticipated game between archrivals, it is smart to get your tickets early so you don’t miss out. Parking lots are adjacent to the stadium and cash lots and street parking are also available.

What is a Labor Day Classic game like?

The Labor Day Classic is a yearly event that fans of both schools look forward to. You will find hard core fans filling the stadium clad in their team colors. Gates open an hour and a half prior to kick-off. There is a pre-game show with the schools’ marching bands and other live entertainment. There is lots of excitement as these two Texas teams duke it out for the rights to the Durley-Nicks trophy for the next year.

Where can I get Labor Day Classic tickets?

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What is the tailgating scene like?

Parking lots open three hours prior to kick-off for tailgating. Tailgaters can use the spaces near their vehicles to set up tents, tables or grills but cannot block the drive. The medians between the parking lot and roads are also available to use but tailgating cannot stretch onto the sidewalk.