Bethune-Cookman vs Florida A&M 2026 Dawson Classic Live Stream

Dawson Classic Heats Up with Weekend of HBCU Baseball

The 2026 Andre Dawson Classic is underway, showcasing some of the top talent in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) baseball. The annual tournament, a highlight of the early spring baseball season, features seven HBCU teams and guest program Yale University.

On February 21, 2026, Bethune-Cookman University faced off against Florida A&M University in a highly anticipated matchup. The game was streamed live as part of the Dawson Classic, offering fans a chance to witness the competition firsthand. The contest began at 8 p.m. ET and was broadcast on MLB Network and available for streaming on Fubo.

The Dawson Classic, named after Hall of Famer Andre Dawson – an alumnus of Florida A&M – provides a platform for these institutions to compete and gain exposure. This year’s participating HBCUs include Alabama State, Bethune-Cookman, Grambling State, Jackson State, Southern and Texas Southern, alongside Florida A&M. Yale University is participating in a single game against Jackson State.

All games in the tournament are being streamed live on MLB.com, with select games, including Saturday’s late matchups, airing on MLB Network and available via Fubo. The tournament began on Friday, February 20, 2026, with games featuring Texas Southern versus Jackson State and Southern versus Grambling State. Alabama State and Florida A&M also competed on Friday evening.

Saturday’s schedule included Southern versus Texas Southern, Grambling State versus Alabama State, and Yale versus Jackson State. The Bethune-Cookman versus Florida A&M game concluded the Saturday schedule.

The Classic continued on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with a game between Grambling State and Jackson State. The full schedule of games is available on MLB.com and through various sports news outlets.

Bethune-Cookman recently secured a victory in the Andre Dawson Classic, reportedly dominating Florida A&M. Details of the game, including individual performances, were not immediately available, but the win adds to the excitement surrounding the tournament.

The Andre Dawson Classic is more than just a baseball tournament; it’s a celebration of HBCU athletic achievement and a showcase for the next generation of baseball stars. The event provides an opportunity for these athletes to demonstrate their skills and pursue their dreams on a national stage.