Experience the energy of The Market, The Yard, and the Black College Expo, all leading up to the iconic Honda Battle of the Bands. Dive into the full schedule of activations, locations, and times below—and join us as we drive the legacy of HBCUs like never before!

Honda made a commitment in 2003 to highlight the heart-stopping musical talent of HBCU marching bands. Since then, Honda Battle of the Bands has served as the blueprint for showcasing one of the most recognizable and celebrated examples of HBCU culture and tradition to the rest of the world.

Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation’s premier showcase for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, will bring its high energy and sound to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

After nearly 600K votes were cast, the final lineup is set! Join us on Feb. 1, 2025 when Honda Battle of the Bands makes its West Coast debut at SofiStadium, featuring celebrity host NickCannon and six HBCU bands.

After nearly 600K votes were cast, the final lineup is set! Join us on Feb. 1, 2025 when Honda Battle of the Bands makes its West Coast debut at SofiStadium, featuring celebrity host NickCannon and six HBCU bands.

Feb 1, 2025 · After nearly 600K votes were cast, the final lineup is set! Join us on Feb. 1, 2025 when Honda Battle of the Bands makes its West Coast debut at SofiStadium, featuring celebrity host NickCannon and six HBCU bands.

After nearly 600K votes were cast, the final lineup is set! Join us on Feb. 1, 2025 when Honda Battle of the Bands makes its West Coast debut at SofiStadium, featuring celebrity host NickCannon and six HBCU bands.

After nearly 600K votes were cast, the final lineup is set! Join us on Feb. 1, 2025 when Honda Battle of the Bands makes its West Coast debut at SofiStadium, featuring celebrity host NickCannon and six HBCU bands.

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After nearly 600K votes were cast, the final lineup is set! Join us on Feb. 1, 2025 when Honda Battle of the Bands makes its West Coast debut at SofiStadium, featuring celebrity host NickCannon and six HBCU bands.