Empire Challenge at a glance

Empire Challenge

WHAT All-star football game featuring the best high school seniors from Long Island against the best from New York City. Proceeds from the 15th annual game benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation, the Gunnar H. Esiason Scholarship Fund at Hofstra University and local youth football programs.

WHEN Today at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE Hofstra's Shuart Stadium. Parking is free, but limited. Fans also may park at Nassau Coliseum for $8.

TICKETS Available at stadium ticket booths beginning at 5:30 p.m., $15 per person.

PREGAME ACTIVITIES Generation JetsFest, a free interactive theme park with inflatable rides and games, is from 4-7 p.m. in the main parking lot near the stadium.

COMPILED BY ANDY SLAWSON