Eastern Michigan Athletics
10/22/2026 12:47:00 PM | Football
Tickets start at $25 for an evening of food, music, games, and giveaways
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Eastern Michigan University is bringing alumni, fans, and friends together at Ford Field Wednesday, Nov. 4, for an evening of food, drinks, music, games, and EMU spirit ahead of the football team's matchup with Central Michigan University in a Motor City MACtion showdown. The EMU Alumni and Friends Tailgate, open to everyone, offers guests a chance to connect, celebrate Eastern, and get ready for football in downtown Detroit.
The tailgate will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in Ford Field's Hall of Legends. Guests will enjoy a buffet, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, games, music, and exclusive E Alumni giveaways. The event welcomes everyone, whether reconnecting with fellow graduates, bringing family and friends, or looking for a fun way to support Eastern before kickoff. Alumni status is not required.
Adult tailgate tickets are $50 and include the buffet and two drink tickets. Tickets for children ages 3 to 12 are $25 and include the buffet and one drink ticket. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase on-site.
The tailgate is part of a special night for Eastern and Central Michigan, as the longtime rivals meet at Ford Field for the 104th time in a series dating to 1902. The matchup offers fans across Michigan a unique chance to experience MAC football in downtown Detroit.
Tailgate admission does not include admission to the football game. All guests attending the tailgate must also have a valid football game ticket to access Ford Field for the matchup.
TICKETS AND EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Hall of Legends, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Detroit
Adult tickets: $50, including buffet and two drink tickets
Children ages 3 to 12: $25, including buffet and one drink ticket
Additional drink tickets: Available for purchase on-site
Reserve Your Tailgate Tickets.
Football Game Tickets: Tailgate tickets do not include admission to the football game. Every guest attending the tailgate must also have a valid football game ticket. Game tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
For additional information about EMU and CMU bringing MACtion to Detroit, visit EMUEagles.com.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Eastern Michigan University is bringing alumni, fans, and friends together at Ford Field Wednesday, Nov. 4, for an evening of food, drinks, music, games, and EMU spirit ahead of the football team's matchup with Central Michigan University in a Motor City MACtion showdown. The EMU Alumni and Friends Tailgate, open to everyone, offers guests a chance to connect, celebrate Eastern, and get ready for football in downtown Detroit.
The tailgate will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in Ford Field's Hall of Legends. Guests will enjoy a buffet, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, games, music, and exclusive E Alumni giveaways. The event welcomes everyone, whether reconnecting with fellow graduates, bringing family and friends, or looking for a fun way to support Eastern before kickoff. Alumni status is not required.
Adult tailgate tickets are $50 and include the buffet and two drink tickets. Tickets for children ages 3 to 12 are $25 and include the buffet and one drink ticket. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase on-site.
The tailgate is part of a special night for Eastern and Central Michigan, as the longtime rivals meet at Ford Field for the 104th time in a series dating to 1902. The matchup offers fans across Michigan a unique chance to experience MAC football in downtown Detroit.
Tailgate admission does not include admission to the football game. All guests attending the tailgate must also have a valid football game ticket to access Ford Field for the matchup.
TICKETS AND EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Hall of Legends, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Detroit
Adult tickets: $50, including buffet and two drink tickets
Children ages 3 to 12: $25, including buffet and one drink ticket
Additional drink tickets: Available for purchase on-site
Reserve Your Tailgate Tickets.
Football Game Tickets: Tailgate tickets do not include admission to the football game. Every guest attending the tailgate must also have a valid football game ticket. Game tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
For additional information about EMU and CMU bringing MACtion to Detroit, visit EMUEagles.com.
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