PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (August 24, 2025) — The countdown is on! In just six days, Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University face off in one of the SWAC's most storied rivalries in the 40th Annual Labor Day Classic, set for Saturday, August 30, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The week leading up to the game will be filled with Panther Pride, community spirit, and tradition as PVAMU gears up for one of the season's biggest moments.

Labor Day Classic Week Events:

• Monday, August 25 – Press Conference & Kickoff Luncheon 12:00 Noon
  Coaches and athletic directors from both programs will meet with local media in Houston to preview the 40th edition of the rivalry game. Shell Energy Statdium. 

• Wednesday, August 27 – Touchdown Luncheon 12:00 Noon
  The TD Club will host the 25th annual Texas Southern-Prairie View A&M Labor Day Classic Luncheon at the Omni-Galleria, 4 Riverway. Tickets are $35 each. Tables are 10 seats each and cost $350. Purple and Maroon table sponsorship are available for $500 each. For tickets, call Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or email houtdclub@att.net. Speaking will be the coaches and athletic directors of each school. The TD Club created the Durley-Nix Trophy, which is presented to the winning school on the field immediately after the game.

• Thursday, August 28 -  Marching Band Roadshow & Media Day 5:00 am
  TSU's Ocean of Soul and PVAMU's Marching Storm go on tour to engage students and showcase their legacy of sound.

           Golf Tournament 7:00 am
           The Golf Club of Houston.  Kick off Classic Week with a premier fundraiser benefiting TSU and PVAMU
            athletics.

• Friday, August 29 Sneaker Ball 7:00 pm
  Hilton Americas Houston.  An evening of style and philanthropy, where fashion meets purpose in support of student-athletes.

        Join the Celebration
        With Shell Energy Stadium set to be full of energy and excitement, fans are encouraged to plan ahead.
        Parking is limited, so consider carpooling, ridesharing,
        or using Houston Metro's rail system. For game tickets and more information about the 2025 Labor Day         Classic, click here.

• Saturday, August 30 – Game day: 40th Annual Labor Day Classic

  • Panther Fan Fest & Tailgating (2:00 p.m.): Shell Energy Stadium's parking lots open for tailgating and live entertainment.

  • Marching Storm vs. Ocean of Soul (Pregame Battle of the Bands, 6:15 p.m.)

  • Kickoff (7:00 p.m.): Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Texas Southern Tigers in the 40th Labor Day Classic.

The Labor Day Classic has long been more than a football game—it's a celebration of tradition, culture, and HBCU excellence. The 40th anniversary promises to be one of the biggest yet, uniting alumni, students, and fans for a weekend of excitement.

For more information about all Labor Day Classic events, click here.