ABC WILL STREAM THE CELEBRATION BOWL BY: SHAHID EVANS

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The Celebration Bowl is set to air on ABC on December 13, 2025, at noon ET. Additionally, the game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

This matchup takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, featuring the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) against the champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

Currently, the MEAC leads the series against the SWAC with a record of 6-3. However, Jackson State and Florida A&M have been narrowing that gap by winning back-to-back titles. Jackson State defeated South Carolina State 28-7 in 2024, while Florida A&M triumphed over Howard with a score of 30-26 in 2023.

By streaming this game, ABC will help shine a spotlight on HBCU football at the collegiate level, providing players with greater opportunities to advance to the next level.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, several HBCU players were selected, and several others received invitations to NFL training camps. Notably, Carson Vinson, an offensive lineman from Alabama A&M, was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.