RICHMOND, Ky. – The Maroon Mission Kickoff with Walt Wells debuts Thursday night at Gillum's Sports Lounge in Richmond and will be a unique in-person and streamed event previewing that weekend's home game at Roy Kidd Stadium and kickoff an exciting weekend in the Richmond area.
 
Fans can meet with head coach Walt Wells and select assistant coaches prior to all EKU home games on Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. at a select area restaurant as a kickoff to the weekend of football festivities.
 
The live stream will begin at 6:45 p.m. during each event.
 
Single-game and season tickets for the 2021 Eastern Kentucky football season are on sale now through the EKU athletics ticket office. The six-game home schedule includes contests with Indiana State, Austin Peay, Tarleton, Abilene Christian, Lamar and Jacksonville State.  EKU athletics has instituted a variable pricing model for all single game tickets and prices for games vary between contests.  All seats for the upcoming season are reserved. Tickets can be purchased online NOW -- Here.  Please contact the ticket office at tickets@eku.edu or 844-3-GOBIGE with additional questions.
 
Format
6:30 – Event begins
6:45-7:15 – Comments from Head Coach and Guests – Live Streamed on EKU Sports and Colonel Club Facebook pages
7:15-8:00 – Meet and Greet/Encouraged Use of Restaurant by Patrons
 
Schedule for the Season
Thursday, September 16 – Gillum's – vs. Indiana State
Thursday, September 23 – Event Location TBA - vs. Austin Peay
Thursday, September 30 – Event Location TBA – vs. Tarleton
Subject to change due to Homecoming Calendar
Thursday, October 7 – Event Location TBA - vs. Abilene Christian
Thursday, October 28 – Event Location TBA – vs. Lamar
Thursday, November 18 – Event Location TBA – vs. Jacksonville State
Subject to change due to home basketball schedule