This weekend is going to include a historic affair just south of downtown Atlanta, Georgia: The Cricket Celebration Bowl is happening and if you want to watch or plan to go, read on to see the details.
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The Cricket Celebration Bowl is happening on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
In the game, North Carolina Central A&T will play Jackson State, whose coach, Deion Sanders, will go on to coach the Colorado Buffaloes.
The Cricket Celebration Bowl: What To Know Before You Go
The Cricket Celebration Bowl features the conference winners from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
North Carolina Central last played in the Celebration Bowl in 2016, losing to Grambling State of the SWAC. NCC has however won two Black College Division II national titles in the mid-2000s.
Jackson State on the other hand, played in the Celebration Bowl last year after coming in with an 11-1 record. JSU lost 31-10 to South Carolina State.
How To Buy Tickets
Buy tickets to the Cricket Celebration Bowl the celebrationbowl.com/tickets.
The Cricket Celebration Bowl: How To Watch
- Teams: Jackson State (12-0) vs. North Carolina Central (9-2)
- Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
- Kickoff: 12:00 ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- How To Watch: ABC
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Final Word
Held in Atlanta, the Cricket Celebration Bowl celebrates the heritage, legacy and tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The annual event is one of the year’s end must-attend events in Georgia’s largest city.
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