HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University football team's 2011 season opener against Alabama A&M will be played in Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Sept. 3 in the Chicago Football Classic.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST/4 p.m. CST.

Ticket information for the contest is pending.

For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.