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Purple and Gold Invasion of Birmingham

Prairie View A&M Panthers will compete for the conference title in the SWAC Championship Game at Birmingham's historic Legion Field on December 12, 2009. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The game will be televised live on ESPN Classic.

 

Important Imformation for Prairie View A&M University Students

GET ON THE BUS: SWAC Championship Football Game – Friday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Student Travel to SWAC Championship Game Memo

Student cost: $94 includes hotel accommodations, transportation (to/from Birmingham, AL and to/from game), game ticket, Civil Rights Museum ticket, and Official PVAMU SWAC Championship Game Shirt (sm-3xl).

How to sign up:

  1. Make payment at Cashier's Window in W.R. Banks - "SWAC Championship Game Trip",
    Account # 332131.  
  2. Bring receipt to SGA Office, MSC RM 223 and reserve your spot.
  3. Sign up with your preferred roommates. Up to 4 people per room.

Must be in "good standing" (student conduct) with the University.

*Once you confirm your trip, you have the option to take your finals on Thursday.

Important Information for Panther Fans

Hotel:

The host hotel for the SWAC western division champions Prairie View Panthers is the new Hyatt Place in downtown Birmingham. To ensure that you receive the special rate $99 for the SWAC Championship Game, you must call 866-955-SWAC (7922) or email swactravel@adtrav.com.

Game Tickets:

Game tickets can be purchased online at www.southtix.com or by calling 1-800-240-2300 (8am-4pm CST Monday-Friday). Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the game.

Schedule of Events:


ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

CHAMPIONSHIP RECEPTION

Hosted by President George C. Wright and The Prairie View A&M Foundation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11, 2009

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Downtown
2024 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233, USA

(205) 322-8600