Is Red Tails Classic coming back?
Red Tails Classic (2023–present) on ESPN2
About Red Tails Classic
The show is currently between seasons. The most recent episode aired on August 31, 2025, and there is no confirmed return date for the next season.
It is an annual game held on ESPNU, featuring Tuskegee University and honoring the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II. The event showcases Historically Black Colleges and Universities and aims to celebrate their athletic programs and heritage.
The series has featured a single game each year since its debut, with the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons each consisting of one episode. The show is a sports program centered around college football matchups during the fall season. The cast includes Marcus K. Ray as an analyst, Jason Ross Jr. as a play-by-play commentator, and James Hadnot also providing commentary. The runtime for each episode is approximately 210 minutes.
Red Tails Classic episode schedule
1 upcoming · 3 aired . Next episode: August 30, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2026 | S2026·E1 | West Alabama Tigers vs. Tuskegee Golden Tigers |
Aired · 3
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Winston-Salem State Rams vs. Tuskegee Golden Tigers |
| September 1, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Tuskegee vs. Johnson C. Smith |
| September 3, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Fort Valley State Wildcats vs. Tuskegee Golden Tigers |
