A celebration of one of college football’s biggest HBCU rivalries turned deadly Saturday night after multiple people were shot near Legion Field following the 85th annual Magic City Classic.
At least one shooting victim has died, AL.com reported.
“We cannot confirm a condition on any individuals at this time,” Birmingham police Officer De’Rell Freeman said in a statement.
The shooting occurred near Legion Field, at approximately 7:50 p.m. Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred more than an hour after Alabama A&M defeated Alabama State, 31-28, to win the 85th edition of the Magic City Classic. The game drew thousands of fans to Birmingham, with celebrations and tailgating continuing around the stadium after the rivalry matchup.
As investigators began working to determine what happened, police ordered people to leave the area around Legion Field, according to police.
🚨Birmingham Police Department Needs Your Assistance🚨
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The Birmingham Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in sharing any video footage you may have from the Magic City Classic shooting incident at Legion Field that occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Birmingham police announced that all Magic City Classic tailgating activities had been suspended and urged people to leave the stadium property.
“All Magic City Classic tailgating has been suspended. Everyone needs to leave the stadium property as soon as possible. Please do not come to the Legion Field stadium property at this time,” police said in a statement.
Few details about the shooting, including what led to the violence and whether anyone has been taken into custody, were immediately available.
