The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is an annual HBCU football showcase that matches teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) against members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). This edition features the Howard Bison facing the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium in Atlanta, providing a marquee regular-season matchup and fan festival atmosphere. The game serves as a high-profile season opener and celebration of HBCU football traditions, marching bands, and rivalries on a neutral-site stage in Atlanta.
