Central Michigan Announces Game at Ford Field

Central Michigan Football announced its 2020 schedule today, highlighted by a game against Western Michigan at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Central Michigan University Chippewas take on the Broncos Saturday, Oct. 17, in what is a home game for CMU. Kickoff time and television broadcast plans will be announced at a later date.

"We are excited to bring a marquee game to Detroit, a critical area for the future of our university," said President Bob Davies. "This is an outstanding opportunity for us to enhance our engagement with and outreach to students, alumni and businesses in Southeast Michigan."

Michael Alford, Zyzelewski Family associate vice president/athletics director, said that CMU's Athletics Department is joining the university-wide effort to grow connections in this key region of the state.

"Ford Field has been the location of many great experiences for CMU Football, and this is an opportunity to create another iconic experience for our program and our university," Alford said. "CMU's continued success means creative and innovative thinking. Bringing this game — and the events surrounding it — to Detroit allows our athletics program to help engage thousands of people who are passionate about CMU."

The game will be CMU's 11th time playing at Ford Field, most recently in the Mid-American Conference championship game in December 2019.

"This is going to be a fantastic opportunity for our student-athletes to play in an awesome venue and for our fans to enjoy the great City of Detroit," Head Coach Jim McElwain said. "I know the passion and intensity both universities have for the rivalry will produce a fantastic environment on game day."

Ticket information
The game against Western Michigan is considered a Central Michigan home game, so the game is included in CMU's season ticket package and students will be offered a complimentary or discounted ticket. Premium seat holders, season ticket holders and Chippewa Club members have priority seating opportunities at Ford Field. CMU football season tickets start as low as a $60 per general admission season ticket and are on sale now.

Ticket prices for the game at Ford Field include sideline center reserved tickets, $40; sideline reserved, $25; lower endzone reserved, $15 and endzone reserved, $10.

Being a season ticket holder is the best way to ensure you have sideline seating behind the CMU bench for this rivalry match up. Season tickets can be purchased now by using the following link: cmich.ly/CMUTickets

CMU student tickets will be available this fall and are limited to one per student. The first 2,000 will be complimentary thanks to sponsor support; tickets requested after the first 2,000 can be purchased for $10. Further details will be announced at a later date.

All individual tickets will go on sale June 1, with the exception of student tickets.

Stay tuned to CMUChippewas.com for more information regarding ticket opportunities, schedule of events, special hotel rates and much more.

Click here for complete details regarding the entire 2020 schedule.

Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan at Ford Field Q&A

If I am a season ticket holder, where will my tickets be for the game at Ford Field?
CMU reserved sideline seats will be issued based on your Chippewa Club membership level, seat location at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and time of purchase.

If I am a suite holder, what will my accommodations be at Ford Field?
If you lease a suite at Kelly/Shorts Stadium you will have suite accommodations at Ford Field and the terms of your lease agreement will be met.

If I am a loge box holder, what will my accommodations be at Ford Field?
If you lease a loge box at Kelly/Shorts Stadium you will have premium accommodations at Ford Field and the terms of your lease agreement will be met.

How will parking be assigned for this game?
CMU will not be selling or issuing parking for this game. Our season pricing has been adjusted to reflect this and there will be numerous parking options and rates in the areas that surround Ford Field on game day.

When do I have to renew/purchase my season tickets to ensure your best seating location in Ford Field?
May 1 is the season ticket deadline. Seating assignments will be made based on your Chippewa Club membership level, seat location at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and time of purchase.

When do individual tickets for this game go on sale for this game?
Individual game tickets go on sale June 1. There may be a priority window for Chippewa Club members and season ticket holders in advance of this date based on availability.

Where can I buy tickets for this game?
CMU season tickets are available through Ticket Central. Fans can buy tickets here, calling 1-888-FIRE-UP2 or visiting the ticket office in the atrium of the Kulhavi Events Center, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How do I get a student ticket?
CMU student tickets will be available this fall and are limited to one per student. The first 2,000 will be complimentary thanks to sponsor support; tickets requested after the first 2,000 can be purchased for $10. Further details will be announced at a later date.

Will there be transportation options for CMU students?
CMU is planning on offering transportation for students to this game. Final plans and details will be released this fall.

What future events do you expect to be a part of this game?
CMU will look to leverage this opportunity in metro Detroit as much as possible and the entire university community is planning to be involved. Events surrounding student recruitment, alumni and fan engagement will be hosted.

Will there be special hotel rates for this game?
CMU does plan to announce a fan hotel and room rate for this game and this information will be released in the near future.

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