For Immediate Release – October 24, 2025
Community Day at EIU Football & Free Jake Maurer Concert
Eastern Illinois University Athletics invites you and your team to join us for Community Day at EIU Football on Saturday, November 1!
We’re celebrating our local community with a free pre-game tailgate and concert featuring Nashville, songwriter, musician and former Panther football standout Jake Maurer, followed by exciting Panther Football action at O’Brien Field.
As a special thank-you to our local businesses, we’re offering discounted tickets for just $3 each when you purchase 10 or more — a great way to bring your staff, family, and friends out for a fun fall afternoon!
Community Day Ticket Offer: $3 per ticket (groups of 10+)
Free Tailgate & Concert: Featuring Jake Maurer before the game.
Date: Saturday, November 1
Location: O’Brien Field, Eastern Illinois University
To reserve your group tickets, contact the EIU Ticket Office at (217) 581-2106 or email ammay@eiu.edu.
We can’t wait to celebrate our community and Panther Pride with you!
Go Panthers!
