Win Your Tickets To The State Fair Classic In Dallas

(Dallas, Texas) The annual State Fair Classic featuring Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State will take place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Saturday, September 26. The annual event takes place during the State Fair of Texas, and it’s one of 107-3 KISS FM’s favorite events to send listeners to.

Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State at the Cotton Bowl

The Prairie View A&M Panthers and Grambling State Tigers will face off at the historic Cotton Bowl at Fair Park in Dallas. Kickoff for this annual matchup will be at 6 p.m.

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Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State: A Rivalry Tradition

The college football rivalry is now a tradition that began in the 1980s. The Prairie View A&M Panthers and the Grambling State Tigers are part of a game filled with four quarters of great football and the battle of the bands during halftime.

Tickets and Where to Buy Them

Tickets for the 2026 State Fair Classic can be purchased through each university's athletic office or One Stop Barbershop in Tyler or Raisin Smoke BBQ & Catering in Kilgore or Ticketmaster.

Every ticket includes game-day admission to the State Fair of Texas, including pre- and post-game concerts, and entrance into the Cotton Bowl Stadium for the football game and halftime show.

Win Tickets to the State Fair Classic

Interact with 107-3 Kiss FM below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the game! All winners must reside in the Tyler-Longview-East Texas area.

State Fair Classic Halftime Show

The pageantry of the State Fair Classic stretches beyond the field, including captivating halftime performances by the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm and Grambling State University’s World-Famed Tiger Marching Band.

Concerts at the 2026 State Fair Classic

The pregame show will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will feature performances from Pynk Beard, Steve Ray Ladson, and The Boykinz Sisters. The postgame show at 8:45 p.m. will feature Jaydon.

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