Fans, friends and alumni are invited to get their first look at the 2019 Northern Illinois University football team, and pick up some new or game-used NIU gear at the Huskie Bowl and Gear Sale, on Saturday, April 20.

The Huskie Bowl moves to a 9 a.m. start this year, allowing for more time for fans to return to their other Easter weekend activities, and will end at approximately 11 a.m. The exact format for the practice will be determined later in spring practice. The Gear Sale gets underway in the Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center beginning at 10 a.m. and will go until 2 p.m.

Both events, as well as parking, are free and open to the general public