The 82nd edition of the Magic City Classic is finally here. This afternoon at 2:30 p.m. the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and the Alabama State University Hornets will face off in their historic gridiron rivalry at Birmingham’s Legion Field Stadium.

Planning to head to the game? Here’s what to know about road closures, parking, and game-day shuttles to Legion Field.

Several roads will be closed on Saturday to accommodate both the 8 a.m. Magic City Classic parade and the game day shuttles that will carry fans to and from Legion Field.

A map of road closures for the Magic City Classic Parade is available here.

A map of closed streets around Legion Field is available here.

At 3 a.m., the city of Birmingham closed the intersection of Graymont Avenue and Arkadelphia near Legion Field. Graymont Avenue will close at 9 a.m. Once parking spaces fill up at Legion Field on Oct. 28, only those with game-day credentials will have access to Graymont Avenue.

Legion Field is located at 400 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204.

Parking for Legion Field opened at 5 a.m. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is $20 for vehicles and $25 for buses.

Day-of-game parking is available for persons with disabilities in Lot F (off Graymont Avenue). For more information please contact Legion Field at (205) 254-2391.

The easiest way to get to Legion Field Stadium and avoid gameday traffic on Saturday afternoon is to use the shuttles. Three shuttles sponsored by Shipt will run from designated pick up locations to Legion Field until two hours after the game ends. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the Birmingham Crossplex, Park Place, and downtown Birmingham at 7th Ave N & 23rd St N.

.ADA shuttles will be available at each station, and riders who need ADA shuttles should notify an employee at each shuttle location. The shuttles are $5 round trip. Children six years old and under ride free. All three shuttles will only accept credit and debit cards as forms of payment. Pick-up locations will stop selling tickets at 4 p.m.

SHIPT SHUTTLE LOCATIONS:

Birmingham Crossplex (ACCEPTED PAYMENT: CREDIT ONLY)

Shuttle riders can park in the Birmingham Crossplex and take the shuttle to Legion Field.

Hours: 9 a.m. to two hours after game concludes

Location: 2331 Bessemer Rd. | Birmingham, AL 35208

Estimated Shuttle Ride Time: 20 minutes

[Map & Directions]

Park Place (ACCEPTED PAYMENT: CREDIT ONLY)

Shuttle riders can park in the Boutwell Auditorium parking deck located at 801 19th St North, Birmingham, AL 35203 and walk across the street to the shuttle pickup. The parking deck opens at 10:30 a.m.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to two hours after game concludes

Parking: Boutwell parking deck located at 801 19th St North, Birmingham, AL 35203 and opens at 10:30 am.

Pick Up Location: Park Place | Birmingham, AL 35203

Estimated Shuttle Ride Time: 15 minutes

[Map & Directions]

7th Ave N & 23rd St N – Downtown (ACCEPTED PAYMENT: CREDIT ONLY)

This shuttle location is near to several downtown and Southside hotels. There are also several parking garages in the vicinity.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to two hours after game concludes

Location: 7th Ave N & 23rd St N | Birmingham, AL 35203

Estimated Shuttle Ride Time: 15 minutes

[Map & Directions]

If you’re riding the game-day shuttle, take note of both the pickup location and the color of the sign at the pickup location. You will want to look for that same name and sign color when you are ready to board the shuttle when leaving Legion Field.

Birmingham CrossPlex buses will have a red sign. Boutwell buses will have a blue sign. Seventh Avenue North buses (in lot across from Phillips Academy) will have a yellow sign.