EIU Football Tickets Go On Sale

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Published on June 20 2018 6:36 am
Last Updated on June 20 2018 6:36 am

 

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois football is coming off its third straight winning season as the Panthers posted a 6-5 record last year.  This spring the Panthers have implemented the “Air Raid” offense to go along with a young, energetic defense in head coach Kim Dameron’s fifth season in Charleston.   Season ticket renewals and sales for an exciting 2018 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. 15 as the Panthers will host regional rival Indiana State under the lights with a 6 p.m. kickoff.  Last season the Panthers won on a last second touchdown pass in the season opener in Terre Haute.  
 
Tennessee State comes to O'Brien Field the following Saturday, Sept. 22 with a 2 p.m. start time as the game will be this year’s Family Weekend contest.

EIU will induct the members of the 2018 EIU Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 6 as the Panthers host Murray State.  The game will kick at 6 p.m.
 
The Panthers homecoming opponent this year is UT Martin with a 2 p.m. kickoff against the Skyhawks on Saturday, Oct. 20.
 
This year's EIU Senior Day game will be on Saturday, Nov. 10 as the Panthers host Austin Peay at 1 p.m.
 
EIU will play six road games with non-conference games at Southeastern Conference member Arkansas to open the season followed by the Mid-America Classic at Illinois State on Sept. 8.  Road OVC contests will take the Panthers to Tennessee Tech, Jacksonville State, Eastern Kentucky and Southeast Missouri.  Tickets for road games can be purchased through the EIU Ticket Office by calling 217-581-2106.
 
Ticket Pricing

Season Tickets - $75 per person

Faculty/Staff Season Ticket - $65 per person

Youth/HS Season Ticket - $35 per person

Panther Pack Kid's Club (K-6) - $25 per person
 
Single game tickets will be on sale starting August 1.   Group ticket discounts are available and should be made by calling 217-581-2106.