RICHMOND, Ky. – EKU is set to host the Lions of North Alabama for Homecoming at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, presented by Coca-Cola, at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium. The matchup marks the first time the two teams have met. Make sure to secure your tickets here.

The weekend is highlighted by a multitude of events surrounding EKU Homecoming, starting today and running through the football game Saturday afternoon. Friday is highlighted by Homecoming campus tours, the Homecoming parade, and the EKU HOCO Block Party featuring The Family Dog. For more information on EKU Homecoming please click here.

During Saturday's game, the 1982 EKU Football team will be honored for the 40-year anniversary of their National Championship win. To celebrate the anniversary EKU will be giving away 2,000 40^th anniversary pennants to fans as they enter the stadium.

The game day experience begins Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. with the Homecoming 5K. Following that event, all parking and tailgate lots open for the general public at 9:00 a.m. The Colonel Courtyard will be open and available free of charge to the public as a highlighted piece of the tailgate atmosphere. The area will be a featured location in the tailgate lot in between the Alumni Coliseum lot and CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Courtyard opens at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and will feature live music from Magnolia Vale, band and spirit squad performances nearby, Homecoming photo booth, a mobile axe throwing experience, food trucks, inflatables, and more.

Tomorrow's game will feature the College of Business and The Graduate School, EKU Online Learning, and Research as the College and Departments of the Game. They will be featured in the Colonel Courtyard and tailgate space surrounding, as well as in-game announcements and promotions.

While you are inside CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium, don't forget to enjoy the variety of concessions offered by EKU Dining Services and Aramark. This weekend's featured item of the game is Burgoo. The popular Kentucky stew can be purchased at the grill location just outside the main concourse and the middle concession stand. Additional new and featured items include the return of the ribeye sandwich and the beast burger.

EKU Athletics will also continue to host a family zone located above the hill behind the cannon with inflatables for kids inside the stadium, while providing access to view the game for families.

Please note that the stadium light show will be played after EKU scores, between quarters, and other crucial moments during the game. A graphic will be shown on the video board before the light show begins and light show announcements will be read over the public address system throughout the game. 
 
In addition to this weekend's specific information additional game day information can be found here.