Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football - Tickets & Event Information

Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, featuring Eastern Illinois Panthers Football and Minnesota Golden Gophers Football. Ticket listings currently start at $11.25 all-in

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM

Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Address: Minneapolis, MN

Presented by: Huntington Bank Stadium

Featuring: Eastern Illinois Panthers Football, Minnesota Golden Gophers Football

The Minnesota Golden Gophers open their 2026 football season at home against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. This non-conference matchup marks the first game back for the Gophers in front of their home crowd, a chance to see how the team looks early in the season. Eastern Illinois, from the FCS Ohio Valley Conference, will be looking to make a statement against their Big Ten opponent. Catch the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football game on Thursday, September 3, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This is a college football opener, typically a lively atmosphere with a mix of established fans and new students. It's a good entry point for anyone looking to experience a Big Ten game day.

Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football on Thursday, September 3, 2026 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football on Thursday, September 3, 2026 start at $11.25 all-in per ticket. 652 live listings covering 2,740 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$11.25 all-in
Current listing count
652
Seats available
2,740
Lowest lower level ticket
$21.25
Lowest club level ticket
$107.50
Lowest upper level ticket
$11.25
Prices last updated

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Need to Knows for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football on Thursday, September 3, 2026

Game overview: Home team: Minnesota Golden Gophers Football; Away team: Eastern Illinois Panthers Football; League: NCAA Football; Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium; City: Minneapolis, MN. When and where: Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026; Kickoff / start time: 07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Minneapolis, MN. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Level 236 at $11.25 all-in per ticket; Lowest club / premium level: Club Level 2 at $107.50 all-in per ticket; Lowest lower-level seats: Lower Level 145 at $21.25 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 652 verified listings.

Game overview

Home team
Minnesota Golden Gophers Football
Away team
Eastern Illinois Panthers Football
League
NCAA Football
Venue
Huntington Bank Stadium
City
Minneapolis, MN

When and where

Date
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Kickoff / start time
07:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Minneapolis, MN

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
Upper Level 236 at $11.25 all-in per ticket
Lowest club / premium level
Club Level 2 at $107.50 all-in per ticket
Lowest lower-level seats
Lower Level 145 at $21.25 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
652 verified listings

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Where can I buy Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football tickets?
Tickets for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football are available. You can purchase official tickets directly from the event page.
When is Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football?
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football takes place on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Are tickets still available for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Football?
Tickets are still available but quantities are limited. Purchase yours to guarantee entry.
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