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USA Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Pair of Georgia rivalry games gets major sponsorship
Pair of Georgia rivalry games gets major sponsorship The Georgia Bulldogs have already announced that they will play a rivalry game at Mercedes Benz Stadium for each of the next two seasons. However, AMB Sports and Entertainment announced that Mercedes Benz will host more college games in the future. This series of college games will be called the "Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic", and the 2025 Georgia versus Georgia Tech game will be the start of it. The aim is to "host powerhouse college football programs and storied rivalries on one of college football's biggest stages." Georgia's game against Georgia Tech in 2025 will mark a memorable moment. It will be the first time the rivalry of "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate" has taken place in a neutral site. The matchup will occur on Black Friday, Nov. 28. Additionally, The Bulldogs have never played the Florida Gators in Mercedes-Benz before. The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party has taken place in Jacksonville for the past 18 years. Following the 2026 matchup in Atlanta, the two teams will meet again in Raymond James Stadium in 2027 before returning to Jacksonville, which is undergoing stadium renovations for the next couple of years, in 2028. Georgia will earn $17.5 million in the next two years from this series. The Bulldogs will earn $10 million from the 2025 game versus Georgia Tech and $7.5 million for the 2026 game against Florida. Kirby Smart is currently 7-4 all-time in Mercedes-Benz, but in 2024, he went 2-0, winning the season opener against Clemson and the SEC championship against Texas.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New college football series coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A new college football series is on its way to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMB Sports and Entertainment announced the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on Wednesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They say the annual series will feature some of the strongest programs and the most iconic rivalries from across the country. Advertisement 'Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have long been recognized as a premier destination for college football, and the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic is the latest opportunity for us to continue to build on our legacy of hosting world-class events,' said Vice President of Stadium Events and Premium Sales for AMB Sports and Entertainment, Doug Roberts. TRENDING STORIES: The inaugural classic will be played later this year between Georgia and Georgia Tech. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29. The annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game in 2026 will also be part of the series. The game's date has not yet been announced. Advertisement Tickets for the inaugural game between Georgia and Georgia Tech are currently only being offered to Georgia Tech season ticket holders. Officials say tickets will soon be offered to Atlanta Falcons PSL holders and UGA football season ticket holders. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
