Update from Athletics (9/15/26)
Sep-16-2026
An update from Panther Athletics:
Featured Home Events
- Volleyball vs. Illinois - Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
- Panthers volleyball opens its home regular-season schedule with a high-profile matchup vs. the University of Illinois. Celebrate Greek Life Night as your Panthers take on the Fighting Illini...Ike's Bar & Grill will be on site providing Ike's cups, coupons, and T-shirts!
- Volleyball vs. Notre Dame - Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m.
- Sunday's match at 1 p.m. against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame is Pack the House Day at Gardella Family Court. Show up, show out, and bring the energy as you cheer your Panthers on to victory.
Reserved chairbacks for both matches are sold out. General admission is FREE, so show up early to claim your seats for these marquee matchups!
- Softball vs. Illinois Central College - Saturday, September 19 at Noon
- The reigning OVC and OVC tournament champion EIU Panthers Softball team will defend their home diamond against the ICC Cougars.
All EIU Athletic events are FREE to students when they present their Panther Card!
