All eleven Eastern Illinois football games this season will be available for fans to watch on ESPN+ as the Panthers prepare to open the regular season on Aug. 31 at Indiana State.
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EIU's five non-conference games will be available on ESPN+ as well as all six games as part of the Big South-OVC Football Association.
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Mike Bradd will provide play-by-play commentary while Dave Kidwell will serve as the color commentator for the five home broadcasts.
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EIU's home opener will be on Sept. 16 against Illinois State in the Mid-America Classic.Â
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The Panthers first game in the Big South-OVC Football Association will also be at home at O'Brien Field on Oct. 7 against UT Martin. Â
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EIU's five home games this season include ISU (Sept. 16), McNeese (Sept. 23), UT Martin (Oct. 7), Bryant (Oct. 21) and Tennessee State (Nov. 11).
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Season and single game tickets are now on sale online at
www.eiupanthers.com/fbtickets, by calling 217-581-2106 or in-person at the EIU ticket office (Monday-Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 am)
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Fans can purchase ESPN+ packages and learn more at
https://plus.espn.com/