Eastern Michigan Athletics
Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale for Motor City MACtion at Ford Field
5/19/2026 10:41:00 AM | Football
Fans now have access to reserved seating, premium experiences, and affordable ticket options
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DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Single-game tickets are now on sale for Motor City MACtion, as Eastern Michigan University football prepares to face Central Michigan University at Ford Field Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Fans can purchase through Ticketmaster or by calling the Ford Field Ticket Office at 313.262.2008.
The matchup brings one of the MAC's most established rivalries to downtown Detroit and gives Eagle fans another major game-day experience inside one of the Midwest's premier venues. The 2026 meeting marks the first of two scheduled games at Ford Field between the in-state rivals, with Eastern Michigan serving as the home team in 2026 and Central Michigan in 2027.
Ticket inventory for Motor City MACtion includes several seating options designed to fit every fan and budget.
Field Level Seats in West End Zone Sections 135-140 and Dream Seats at the top of Sections 100 and 141 are $120 each and include $20 in Lions Loot credits. These premium seats offer enhanced comfort for a top-tier game-day experience.
Reserved seating is available in the following areas: EMU reserved seats in sections 105, 106, and 107 for $40, and in sections 104, 108, 109, and 110 for $30. General admission tickets are available for $20. Student ticket information and other gameday events will be announced closer to the start of the fall semester.
EMU students will be located in section 103, while the EMU Marching Band will be seated in section 102. Central Michigan reserved seating is set at $40 for sections 126, 127, and 128, and at $ 30 for sections 125, 129, 130, and 131. CMU students will be seated in section 124. Both end zones will be general admission.
All paid season ticket holders will be seated on the home side between the 30-yard lines, with locations assigned based on inventory. General Admission, Pride of the Peninsula, Faculty & Staff, Young Alumni, and Value Pack season ticket holders will be placed between the 30- and 40-yard lines, while Reserved, Suite, Loge, and Ultimate Fan season ticket holders will be placed inside the 40-yard lines and on the 50-yard line. To upgrade your seat location, please call the ticket office.
E-Club and Kids Club season ticket holders will not receive Ford Field tickets, but have the option to purchase them.
Eastern Michigan football enters the 2026 season with a strong foundation and an exciting opportunity to showcase the program on a bigger stage. Led by quarterback Noah Kim, who threw for 2,817 yards and 24 total touchdowns in 2025, the Eagles return key production and add proven transfers and a deep signing class. The defense also brings back added size and experience across all position groups.
The rivalry between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan is the longest-running series in the Mid-American Conference and one of the longest-running rivalries in the state of Michigan. Motor City MACtion adds another chapter to a series that has produced memorable moments, intense competition, and strong regional interest.
Fans purchasing season tickets continue to receive strong value across the full home slate. The 2026 home schedule includes five games at Rynearson Stadium, plus the Ford Field matchup against Central Michigan. Premium season ticket offerings include suites, loge tables, the Ultimate Fan Chairback package, and the Pride of the Peninsula package. Traditional seating, value packs, faculty/staff pricing, and young alumni options remain available at accessible price points.
DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Single-game tickets are now on sale for Motor City MACtion, as Eastern Michigan University football prepares to face Central Michigan University at Ford Field Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Fans can purchase through Ticketmaster or by calling the Ford Field Ticket Office at 313.262.2008.
The matchup brings one of the MAC's most established rivalries to downtown Detroit and gives Eagle fans another major game-day experience inside one of the Midwest's premier venues. The 2026 meeting marks the first of two scheduled games at Ford Field between the in-state rivals, with Eastern Michigan serving as the home team in 2026 and Central Michigan in 2027.
Ticket inventory for Motor City MACtion includes several seating options designed to fit every fan and budget.
Field Level Seats in West End Zone Sections 135-140 and Dream Seats at the top of Sections 100 and 141 are $120 each and include $20 in Lions Loot credits. These premium seats offer enhanced comfort for a top-tier game-day experience.
Reserved seating is available in the following areas: EMU reserved seats in sections 105, 106, and 107 for $40, and in sections 104, 108, 109, and 110 for $30. General admission tickets are available for $20. Student ticket information and other gameday events will be announced closer to the start of the fall semester.
EMU students will be located in section 103, while the EMU Marching Band will be seated in section 102. Central Michigan reserved seating is set at $40 for sections 126, 127, and 128, and at $ 30 for sections 125, 129, 130, and 131. CMU students will be seated in section 124. Both end zones will be general admission.
All paid season ticket holders will be seated on the home side between the 30-yard lines, with locations assigned based on inventory. General Admission, Pride of the Peninsula, Faculty & Staff, Young Alumni, and Value Pack season ticket holders will be placed between the 30- and 40-yard lines, while Reserved, Suite, Loge, and Ultimate Fan season ticket holders will be placed inside the 40-yard lines and on the 50-yard line. To upgrade your seat location, please call the ticket office.
E-Club and Kids Club season ticket holders will not receive Ford Field tickets, but have the option to purchase them.
Eastern Michigan football enters the 2026 season with a strong foundation and an exciting opportunity to showcase the program on a bigger stage. Led by quarterback Noah Kim, who threw for 2,817 yards and 24 total touchdowns in 2025, the Eagles return key production and add proven transfers and a deep signing class. The defense also brings back added size and experience across all position groups.
The rivalry between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan is the longest-running series in the Mid-American Conference and one of the longest-running rivalries in the state of Michigan. Motor City MACtion adds another chapter to a series that has produced memorable moments, intense competition, and strong regional interest.
Fans purchasing season tickets continue to receive strong value across the full home slate. The 2026 home schedule includes five games at Rynearson Stadium, plus the Ford Field matchup against Central Michigan. Premium season ticket offerings include suites, loge tables, the Ultimate Fan Chairback package, and the Pride of the Peninsula package. Traditional seating, value packs, faculty/staff pricing, and young alumni options remain available at accessible price points.
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