The Magic City Classic is here, Birmingham!
October 29, 2026
Before heading out for the parade and big game on Saturday, Oct. 31, make sure you're prepared for road closures, parking restrictions and game-day transportation.
The parade kicks off at 8 a.m., with downtown street closures beginning at 2 a.m. Fans can take advantage of $5 round-trip shuttles to Legion Field, where gates open at 12:30 p.m. and kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. Be sure to review stadium policies, parking options and shuttle schedules before you go.
The Magic City Classic Parade and Street Closures
- Downtown Birmingham streets that will be part of the Magic City Classic parade and some neighboring streets will close at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
- The parade will start at 8 a.m.
- No on-street parking will be permitted on the parade route after 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
Free Parking At Boutwell Auditorium
The deck next to the Boutwell Auditorium will offer free parking from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a $30 event parking fee for anyone entering the deck after 4 p.m. on Saturday. Get directions to Boutwell Auditorium's parking deck.
If exiting the Boutwell deck during the parade, turn right onto 19th Street North. Motorists will then drive down 19th Street North to 11th Avenue North. Turn left to connect with pathways will lead to I-65 North, I-65 South and 20/59 West. Turn right onto 11th Avenue North to eventually connect with a pathway that will lead to 20/59 West. Use your GPS to maneuver streets.
Shuttle Transportation Is Available
- Fans are encouraged to take the Classic shuttles, which will be located on Park Place and Short 20th Street North near Birmingham City Hall or the lot across from Phillips Academy at Seventh Avenue North and 23rd Street North. It’s $5, round trip.
- Only debit cards and credit cards will be accepted for the shuttles. No cash. No Cash App.
- Children 6 years old and younger may ride for free.
- Tickets for the Park Place shuttles will go on sale on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in front of Boutwell Auditorium. Shuttle tickets for the Phillips Academy lot will also go on sale at 9:30 a.m. at the lot at Seventh Avenue North and 23rd Street North.
- The Park Place and Phillips Academy lot shuttles will start running at 12 p.m. on Saturday.
- A third shuttle line will be available at the Birmingham CrossPlex, starting at 9 a.m. Get directions to the CrossPlex.
- All shuttle ticket sales will stop at 4 p.m.
- All shuttles will stop running two hours after the game.
- Motorists should not drive in the shuttle lanes. They are only for the shuttles.
There are no special lanes for rideshares such as Uber and Lyft to the stadium. Rideshares will be treated just like motorists traveling to the stadium. Please consider using the Classic shuttle.
Shuttles will drop off fans on the east side of the stadium in the bus lot, which is near Gate 12.
Parking at Legion Field
Saturday parking at Legion Field is $50 in Lot F, first come, first served. (This does not include fans with a parking pass and plans to park in the Officials' Lot.)
Those who plan to park 10 or more cars at a house, church or business near the stadium need to make sure they have a license to do so. People from the city’s Finance Office will be checking this week. The license costs $200. Call the Finance Office at 205-254-2198 to complete the process. Vendors selling merchandise must also have a license.
Legion Field Schedule and Policies
- The Coors Light Tailgate Party will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legion Field.
- Please review Legion Field’s Clear Bag Policy. Purses or bags that do not meet the requirements, will not make it into the stadium.
- Umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium.
- No outside food or drinks may be brought into the stadium. If you buy food outside the stadium, you must discard it before entering.
- Stadium gates open at 12:30 p.m. The game will start at 2:30 p.m.
- Game day tickets will be available at Legion Field now – Friday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, tickets will be sold from 10 a.m. to halftime.
- General admission is $27.50 and reserved seating is $38.50.
- Please pay attention to No Parking and Tow Away signs along the parade route and near or at Legion Field. Vehicles parked in "No Parking'' areas will be towed by Weil Wrecker.
Road Closure Maps
Road Closure Map For Parade And Shuttle Route
