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Stunner Enterprises Inc. Launches The Championship - A National Stage Built to Elevate HBCU Soccer
The Championship – National HBCU Soccer Invitational debuts October 9, 2026 at Silverbacks Park in DeKalb County, Georgia
May 21, 2026
DEKALB COUNTY, GA - Stunner Enterprises Inc. today officially announced the launch of The Championship – National HBCU Soccer Invitational, a premier national showcase created to elevate HBCU soccer through competition, culture, visibility, and opportunity.
Set for Friday, October 9, 2026, at Silverbacks Park in DeKalb County, Georgia, the inaugural event will feature a women’s and men’s doubleheader between Talladega College and Paul Quinn College:
- 12:00 PM - Women’s Match
- 3:00 PM - Men’s Match
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We’re proud to officially unveil the institutions that will take part in The Championship - National HBCU Soccer Invitational.
Talladega College vs. Paul Quinn College will headline a Women’s and Men’s HBCUAC Classic Showcase.
This is more than participation.
This is the foundation of a platform that has been missing for far too long.
The Championship brings together programs committed to competing, representing, and building something bigger than a single matchday - a platform rooted in opportunity, visibility, and long-term growth.
October 9, 2026
Silverbacks Park Stadium
DeKalb County, Georgia
Attendance details and ticket information coming soon.
LEGACY YOUTH SOCER CLINIC
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LEGACY YOUTH SOCER CLINIC
Inspiring the Next Generation Through Soccer, Education, Health, Leadership, and Opportunity
The Championship Legacy Youth Soccer Clinic serves as the official community impact activation of The Championship.
The clinic is designed to introduce youth and families throughout DeKalb County and Metro Atlanta to opportunities that extend beyond the games. Participants will engage directly with HBCU student-athletes, coaches, healthcare professionals, and community leaders while experiencing the values and culture that define The Championship.
We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable experience that celebrates HBCU excellence, culture and the power of soccer to create lasting impact.
Registration Details
FREE for youth Ages 8 -14
· Pre-registration required
· First-come, first-serve basis
· Only 50 participants accepted
Official Host Partners
Official Match Ball Partner
LEGACY YOUTH SOCER CLINIC
The foundation for The Championship continues to grow.
In partnership with Discover DeKalb, our Official Host Partner, we’re proud to officially announce Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Dunwoody as an Official Hotel Partner for The Championship - National HBCU Soccer Invitational.
As we continue building a nationally significant HBCU soccer and cultural platform, these partnerships represent far more than operational support.
They represent a shared commitment to:
• community impact
• tourism and economic development
• athlete and visitor experience
• and the continued elevation and long-term growth of HBCU soccer.
From hospitality infrastructure to destination engagement, we are intentionally building an experience designed to serve athletes, institutions, supporters, families, and the broader community at a high level.
This is bigger than a game.
This is the beginning of a new national tradition, a platform centered around culture, opportunity, visibility, and impact.
October 9, 2026
Silverbacks Park — DeKalb County, Georgia
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Official Match Ball Partner
Official Match Ball Partner
Setting the Championship Standard.
We’re proud to announce that The Championship - National HBCU Soccer Invitational will feature a four-person officiating crew comprised of NISOA - certified officials who are members of the Georgia Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (GISOA).
A sincere thank you to Stuart Dunn for his leadership in serving as the assignor and assembling an outstanding officiating crew for The Championship. We appreciate his partnership and commitment to excellence.
At The Championship, excellence is intentional. Every detail, from the student-athlete experience to officiating, event operations, and community engagement - reflects our commitment to setting the standard for HBCU soccer.
📅 October 9, 2026
📍 Silverbacks Park | Atlanta, Georgia
Official Match Ball Partner
Official Match Ball Partner
Official Match Ball Partner
Partnerships help turn vision into reality.
We're proud to welcome Molten USA as the Official Match Ball Partner of The Championship – National HBCU Soccer Invitational.
The Gold Concacaf Vantaggio 5000 match balls will serve as the official match balls for both the women's and men's matches, while Molten training balls will be used throughout The Championship Legacy Youth Clinic on October 9 in Atlanta, helping create a first-class experience for our student-athletes while inspiring the next generation of players.
A sincere thank you to the Molten USA team, and especially Stefanie Goettsche, for your professionalism, responsiveness, and support throughout this process. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to showcasing the Molten brand on and off the field.
Together, we're building more than matches, we're helping elevate HBCU soccer through excellence, opportunity, and community.
Official Media Production Partner
Official Media Production Partner
Official Media Production Partner
As we continue building toward the inaugural edition of THE CHAMPIONSHIP, we’ve been intentional about aligning with partners who understand that this is not simply about producing an event, it is about building a long-term platform and ecosystem around HBCU soccer, culture, storytelling, and community impact.
We’re proud to welcome Skyline Video Pros as the Official Media Production & Fan Experience Partner of The Championship 2026.
Skyline will support the visual storytelling, content production, fan engagement atmosphere, and overall event experience as we prepare for October 9, 2026 at Silverbacks Park in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Together, our focus is to create:
• a premium matchday environment
• immersive fan and cultural experiences
• high-level production and storytelling
• meaningful visibility for HBCU student-athletes and institutions
• an experience that is intentional, elevated, and built for long-term impact
We appreciate David Small and the Skyline team for the alignment and partnership as we continue moving deeper into execution.
The Championship is a purpose-driven national platform created to elevate HBCU soccer and strengthen the communities connected to it.
Each year, The Championship brings together HBCU men’s and women’s soccer programs, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, alumni, and supporters for a premier event experience that blends elite competition, culture, and community under one unified platform in Atlanta, Georgia.
More than a sporting event, The Championship serves as a catalyst for visibility, opportunity, and long-term growth—celebrating the excellence of HBCU soccer while creating meaningful connections that extend beyond the field.
WHY IT MATTERS
Across the broader NCAA landscape, HBCU soccer programs have too often stood on the margins - not because they lack talent, ambition, or potential, but because they have lacked a national platform built intentionally to spotlight HBCU soccer excellence.
The Championship changes that.
It provides a bold and innovative solution designed to elevate visibility, expand opportunity, and transform an underrepresented market into a high-profile annual tradition rooted in competition, culture, and pride.
By creating a national stage for HBCU soccer, The Championship strengthens growth, competitiveness, and recognition while redefining where HBCU soccer stands - both nationally and culturally.
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