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2020 EIU Season Ticket Brochure  |  2020 EIU Football Schedule  |



CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois football will open the 2020 season at home on Sept. 3 as the Panthers will host regional rival Indiana State.   That kicks off a five-game home schedule for the Panthers at O'Brien Field as tickets for the upcoming season are now on sale.   Fans can renew or purchase new season ticket packages by calling 217-581-2106 or simply print off and return the 2020 season ticket order form.   EIU is currently implementing a new online ticketing system which will be available later this summer for online renewals and single game purchases.   

Now through August 1, EIU is offering special pricing for season tickets with a cost of $60 per adult ticket (a 40 percent savings off game day pricing).  Please note that O'Brien Field will be at a 20 percent seating capacity this year and returning season ticket holders will be placed in their normal seats when possible (or moved to a close by comparable location).

In addition the following return to play policies will be in effect at O'Brien Field this fall.
1.) Face coverings must be worn when entering and moving around the stadium
2.) Seating locations will in a socially distance set-up for this season 
3.) There will a no rentry policy at O'Brien Field for the 2020 season
4.) Entry and Exit points to the stadium will be clearly marked for fans along with ushers available to help direct fans
5.) There will be no tailgating allowed this year
 
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 purchase a Panther Pack priced ticket at $25 and will be seated with their family members.  
 
The home opener will be Thursday, Sept. 3 as the Panthers will face Indiana State under the lights at O'Brien.  Kickoff is at 6 p.m.
 
Austin Peay comes to O'Brien Field on Saturday, Oct. 3 as the game will be this year's Homecoming contest.  Kickoff is 2 p.m. as EIU celebrates its 125th anniversary during the season.

EIU will host Band Day on Oct. 24 when the Panthers host Jacksonville State for a 1 p.m. start time.
 
The Panthers Family Weekend / Hall of Fame Weekend opponent this year is Southeast Missouri with a 2 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 7.
 
This year's EIU Senior Day game will be on Saturday, Nov. 21 as the Panthers host Tennessee Tech at 12 p.m.
 
EIU will play six road games with non-conference games at Illinois State and SEC member Kentucky on Oct. 10.  Road OVC contests will take the Panthers to UT Martin, Eastern Kentucky, Murray State and Tennessee State.  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
 
If available single game tickets will be on sale starting in August.   Due to seating restrictions under the State of Illinois Phase 4 guidelines, no group tickets will be sold for the 2020 season.