EIU Season Football Tickets On Sale

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois football is coming off a 6-5 season that included a win over FBS member Miami of Ohio.   Season ticket renewals and sales for an exciting 2017 season are now underway.  Fans can renew or purchase new season ticket packages by calling 217-581-2106 or online at www.eiupanthertickets.com    The Panthers will host five home games at O'Brien Field this season.
 
Season ticket packages are $75 per person which is a reserved seat at O'Brien Field.   EIU faculty & staff receive a discounted season ticket rate of $65 per person.   Youth & High School season tickets are $35 per person.   Children ages K-to-6th grade can join the Panther Pack Kid's Club for $25 which includes tickets to games along with other incentives.  
 
The home opener will be Saturday, Sept. 16 as the Panthers will host in-state rival Illinois State in the Mid-America Classic with a 2 p.m. kickoff time.  The game will also serve as Family Weekend on campus.  
 
Southeast Missouri comes to O'Brien Field the following Saturday, Sept. 23 with a 6 p.m. start time as the game will feature Fireworks.

EIU will induct the members of the 2017 EIU Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 7 as the Panthers host Tennessee Tech.  The game will kick at 6 p.m.
 
The Panthers homecoming opponent this year is Jacksonville State with a 2 p.m. kickoff against the Gamecocks on Saturday, Oct. 21.
 
This year's EIU Senior Day game will be on Saturday, Nov. 4 as the Panthers host Eastern Kentucky at 1 p.m.
 
EIU will play six road games with non-conference games at FBS member Northern Illinois and a renewed rivalry with Indiana State.   Road OVC contests will take the Panthers to Tennessee State, Murray State, UT Martin and Austin Peay.  Tickets for road games can be purchased through the EIU Ticket Office by calling 217-581-2106.