ATLANTA, Ga. — One of college football’s top postseason showcases is leaving the Crescent City.
On Wednesday, the Black College Football Hall of Fame announced that the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will relocate from New Orleans to Atlanta, Georgia, starting in 2027. Tulane’s Yulman Stadium has hosted the bowl game for five seasons since its inception in 2021.
The Black College Football HOF cited visibility, infrastructure and convenience as reasons for the move, as nearly 50 historically black colleges and universities exist within driving distance of Atlanta. Louisiana has two HBCUs with football programs, Southern and Grambling State, while Georgia has five. It also noted improved staging space and assets for the game’s adjacent career fair as a motive for the relocation.
The game will take place at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium on February 27, 2027. The Allstate Legacy Bowl Career Fair will be on February 26.
“Atlanta represents tremendous growth and opportunity for the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl and the young people we serve,” said Doug Williams, legendary NFL quarterback and co-founder of the Black College Football Hall of Fame, in a release. “We believe this next chapter will elevate the experience for our students, fans, partners, and NFL scouts while continuing to honor the proud traditions and lasting impact of HBCU football.”
Williams and James “Shack” Harris, both Louisiana natives and Grambling State graduates, launched the Legacy Bowl with support from the New Orleans Saints. It differs from the Celebration Bowl, the de facto HBCU national championship game since 2015, but has grown into a leading showcase of NFL draft-eligible HBCU athletes.
