2026 Eastern Illinois football tickets now for sale

CHARLESTON — Single-game tickets and tailgate squares for the 2026 Eastern Illinois football season will be available starting Saturday, Aug. 1.

The Panthers have five home games at O’Brien Field this fall. The home stands begin September 12 with the Hall of Fame Game against regional rival Indiana State. Ohio Valley Conference opponents round out the home slate, starting October 17 when EIU hosts Lindenwood for Community Day.

Homecoming is set for October 24 against Southeast Missouri. On November 7, Eastern Illinois welcomes in-state rival Western Illinois as part of Family Weekend.

The home schedule concludes November 21, when Charleston Southern visits O’Brien Field for Senior Day.

Tickets and tailgate squares can be purchased online at eiupanthers.com or by calling (217) 581-2106.

For tailgate square buyers, the ticket office will email assignments the week of each game, along with a tent city map and entry instructions.

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