By Howard University Newsroom Staff
Howard Universitywill host the second annual “Truth and Service Classic” college football game at Audi Field against Harvard University on October 15 at 4 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3. Tickets go on sale September 7.
In addition to the game, there will be a host of events taking place on the weekend. Additional information on each will be communicated in the near future. Below is the list of events to look out for:
- Friday, October 14: Panel discussion with Howard University students and alumni discussing the impact of HBCUs and the value of attending one.
- Friday, October 14: Networking happy hour hosted at Audi Field inside the EagleBank Club.
- Saturday, October 15: Service project at Langston Golf Course led by students and alumni from Howard University and Harvard University in partnership with the Washington, D.C. Special Olympics Chapter.
- Sunday, October 16: Gospel brunch hosted at Audi Field inside the EagleBank Club.
“We are extremely proud of the relationship we have formed with Howard University and the opportunity to host the Truth and Service Classic once again at Audi Field,” said Danita Johnson, president of the business operations of D.C. United. “We look forward to the game, but even beyond that we are eager to once again service our community and program a weekend full of celebration and education alongside one of our country’s great historic Black colleges.”
The partnership between Audi Field and Howard University began last year, when the Bison played host to longtime rivals Hampton University on September 18, 2021 at the 20,000-seat venue in downtown Washington, D.C., the home of Major League Soccer club D.C. United.
“We’re thrilled for our football team to play in the Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field again,” said Kery Davis, Howard Director of Athletics. “Last year’s game brought so much excitement and we’re looking forward to hosting Harvard in our own backyard this year. We would like to thank D.C. United and Audi Field for this incredible partnership and opportunity for our student-athletes.”
The Howard Bison play in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and have been a football program for over 125 years. Over the course of the program’s history, they have won five Black College National Championships and three conference championships. The Bison begin their 2022 college football season in the annual MEAC/ SWAC Challenge, facing Alabama State at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 pm ET and will air live on ESPN.
“Washington, D.C. will showcase its tradition as a premier destination for sports and entertainment at Audi Field with the matchup between two prestigious academic and sports institutions, Howard versus Harvard,” said Ralph Morton, Events DC’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Sports and Entertainment Division. “We welcome the alumni, fans and student athletes to our city, and know they will enjoy all its has to offer.”
To register your interest in attending the game or any of the additional weekend activities, you can visit Truth and Service Classic. All those who register will be included in an exclusive ticket pre-sale, which begins on September 7, 2022 prior to tickets becoming available for the general public on September 8, 2022.
