RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University athletics has announced its game day timeline for Saturday's 2026 football home opener against Chattanooga at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium presented by Coca-Cola.
 
Parking lots are scheduled to open at 11 a.m. ET, with student tailgate lots opening at approximately 12:30 p.m.
 
One of the highlights of the pregame festivities, the Colonel Walk, will begin at 3:45 p.m. outside the Moberly Building, Olympic Sports Training Facility, and RV lot.
 
Gates to Roy Kidd Stadium will open at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pride of Kentucky Marching Colonels entering the stadium at approximately 5 p.m.
 
The Marching Colonels are scheduled to take the field at 5:44 p.m. for their pregame performance.
 
At 5:56 p.m., the Colonels will gather atop the hill next to the OSTC for one of Roy Kidd Stadium's signature game day traditions. Following the intro video and music, EKU will run down the hill and onto the field, debuting a new entrance path that brings the Colonels onto the field closest to the main grandstand.
 
Kickoff against Chattanooga is scheduled for 6:02 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear their best maroon outfits for the home opener.
 
Full Gameday Timeline vs. Chattanooga
All Day – Wear Maroon
11:00 a.m. – Parking lots open
12:30 p.m. – Student tailgate lots open
3:00 p.m. – Colonel Courtyard opens
3:45 p.m. – Colonel Walk beginning at Moberly Building
4:30 p.m. – Gates to Roy Kidd Stadium open
5:00 p.m. – Band performance at Earle Combs Stadium
5:44 p.m. – Band pre-game performance at Roy Kidd Stadium
5:56 p.m. – Team entrance at the hill
6:02 p.m. – Kickoff against Chattanooga
 
Season and single-game tickets are still available. Fans can purchase tickets online or by calling the EKU Ticket Office at 859-622-2122.