Monumental Sports Network to Broadcast ‘Truth and Service Classic’ Football Game Featuring Howard and Hampton – Monumental Sports

Stream of celebrated HBCU rivalry game on September 21 free to all fans within DMV region 

Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2024) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) is proud to announce that the network will air the fourth annual “Truth and Service Classic” football game between Howard University and Hampton University on Saturday, September 21 at 4 PM. This year’s game, which will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will be the latest chapter in a storied rivalry between two of the nation’s prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), known as the “Battle for the Real HU.” Monumental’s game broadcast will be presented by Victoria’s Secret PINK. 

“We are immensely excited to broadcast this historic rivalry game on our network, adding to our already robust slate of HBCU games this season,” said Friday Abernethy, General Manager of Monumental Sports Network. “Both Howard and Hampton have extremely strong alumni bases in the DMV region, and we’re excited to offer alumni and fans a chance to watch Saturday’s game for free – providing an opportunity for these high-level HBCU athletes to showcase their abilities on a major platform.” 

More than three million households in the network’s coverage area can watch this highly anticipated game on MNMT on Saturday. Fans with a TV provider can watch the game on Monumental Sports Network where included in their channel lineup. For fans without a TV provider, the game will be available as a free stream at monumentalplus.com or via the brand-new Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. 

“We’re thrilled for our football team to play in this exciting event,” said Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis. “We’re looking forward to renewing our long-time rivalry with Hampton in front of a televised audience. This is an incredible opportunity for our student-athletes.” 

Monumental Sports Network’s Wes Hall will be the play-by-play announcer for Saturday’s broadcast and Washington football great and 106.7 The Fan host Brian Mitchell will serve as the color analyst. The two teams last met in September 2023, with Hampton narrowly defeating Howard, 35-34. 

“I am excited to watch the Hampton University Pirates face off against our esteemed HBCU counterpart, the Howard University Bison, in the Truth and Service Classic,” said Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams. “The energy and excitement surrounding this game reflect the very best of what our institutions stand for—academic rigor, community service, and enduring school pride. The entire Hampton University family is eager to watch our fighting Pirate football team and the incomparable Marching Force showcase their excellence at Audi Field. Go Pirates!” 

The “Truth and Service Classic” is the latest addition to a loaded 2024 college football slate on Monumental Sports Network. In August, the award-winning local media platform announced partnerships with area schools University of Richmond and Towson University, as well as HBCU GO, to air a robust selection of college football games this season. Monumental’s 2024 college football schedule features 20 games – the most in network history – including 16 games featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and local schools like Howard, William & Mary, Virginia Union, and Morgan State, in addition to Richmond and Towson.  

Monumental Sports Network is the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. It also proudly boasts a comprehensive schedule of original programming and live men’s and women’s college basketball, college football, college volleyball, high school basketball, and esports, as well as Washington Spirit (NWSL), Old Glory DC (Major League Rugby), Washington Freedom (Major League Cricket), Hershey Bears (AHL), and Annapolis Blues (NPSL) games. 

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About Monumental Sports Network 
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. Monumental Sports Network is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high-school and regional collegiate Division II-and-under sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area.  For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.   

About Audi Field 

The iconic 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium is nestled in a prime location along the capitol riverfront, the fastest growing area in downtown D.C, and is the permanent home of D.C. United, the Washington Spirit, and the DC Defenders.    

Opened in July 2018, Audi Field is a premiere entertainment and event destination and was the host of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game vs. Arsenal FC. Complete with a state-of-the-art FanDuel sportsbook, 500 premium field-level seats, 31 luxury suites, and one of the steepest stadium grades in sports, Audi Field offers fans a truly unique gameday experience. The stadium houses various events year-round from corporate outings, music festivals, and world class international sporting events from the Premier League Lacrosse to College Football, and more.   

For more information, please visit www.audifield.com and find us on social media at @AudiField.