Northern Illinois University will welcome alumni, celebrate its football history, honor members of the military and first responders, teachers and more during its final season in the Mid-American Conference as the promotions for NIU’s 2025 football home games were announced on Tuesday.

NIU kicks off its 124th college football season on August 30th versus Holy Cross on “First Saturday in Huskie Stadium” with fans encouraged to wear red and help celebrate Football Champions Weekend with stars of the past.

The Huskies next are home on Saturday, September 27th to take on San Diego State in the annual Salute to Service game, which will also include high school band day, scout day and a celebration of teachers in conjunction with Extra Yard for Teachers Week.

On Saturday, October 4th, the oldest Homecoming in the state of Illinois will be celebrated for the 118th time with NIU taking on MAC foe Miami for the Mallory Cup. In addition to welcoming alumni from across the country, the Huskie Football program is extending a special invitation to former football student-athletes.

The Huskies and Ball State will battle for the Bronze Stalk Trophy in DeKalb on Saturday, October 25th during Family Weekend, which has also been dubbed the cancer awareness game and youth sports day. NIU employees and health care workers will be recognized and can take advantage of ticket discounts.

NIU plays its final midweek #MACtion game on Tuesday, November 18th versus Western Michigan with the Huskies’ MAC finale set for Friday, November 28^th on “Black Friday” with a Black Out (wear black). Prior to the game, which kicks off at 11 a.m. (CT), 2025 seniors and their families will be honored.

The list is not final as additional promotions will be added as they are finalized.

Season ticket prices for NIU’s six 2025 home games begin at as little as $110 each for a general admission ticket. With the purchase of the Huskie 4-Pack (four or more tickets), pay $110 each for a reserved seat in sections A, B or F on the West Side. Reserved west side seats are priced at $152 or $170 with discounts available for NIU alumni, NIU faculty/staff, DeKalb County residents, seniors (62+) and members of the Varsity Club (former student-athletes).

Fans who purchase 2025 Huskie Football season tickets by June 30th of this year automatically qualify for the “Lock In” rate, giving them the ability to purchase similar season tickets in 2026 and 2027 at 2025 prices, provided they meet the season ticket deadline each year.

Renew or purchase tickets for the 2025 NIU Football season now online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets. For more information, call the NIU Ticket Office at 815-753-PACK (7225) weekdays between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or email huskiestickets@niu.edu.