Central Michigan University Athletics
Wednesday, November 4
Detroit, Mich./Ford Field
7:30 p.m.
Central Michigan University
vs
Eastern Michigan
10/29/2026 11:07:00 AM | Football
Purchase Tickets to Motor City MACtion!Donate Tickets!Donate to the Canned Food Drive!Motor City MACtion Pre-Game SocialGame Day Page
How you can help: purchase tickets, show support on social media, donate tickets, donate to the canned food drive, wear CMU Maroon & Gold to the game, and cheer.
DETROIT, Mich.— Not only will Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan meet on the football field in next Wednesday's Motor City MACtion Game at Ford Field, but the two fan bases will also compete for the rights to the game's Fan Trophy! The fan base that accumulates the most points in various categories takes home the Motor City MACtion Fan Trophy!
Here are several ways you can help the Chippewas in the Fan Challenge:
Purchase Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at this link or by calling the Ford Field Ticket Office at (313) 262-2008. Motor City MACtion ticket inventory includes several seating options to fit every fan and budget. Field Level Seats in West End Zone Sections 135-140 and Dream Seats at the top of Sections 100 and 141 are $120 each and include $20 in Lions Loot credits. These premium seats offer enhanced comfort for a top-tier game-day experience. Reserved seating is available in the following areas: CMU reserved seating is set at $40 for sections 126, 127, and 128, and at $30 for sections 125, 129, 130, and 131. CMU students will be seated in section 124. EMU reserved seats are in sections 105, 106, and 107 for $40, and in sections 104, 108, 109, and 110 for $30. General admission tickets are available in both end zones for $20.
Show Support on Social Media
CMU President Neil MacKinnon invited Chippewas fans to show their support for their favorite team by liking, sharing, and commenting on the team's social media channels. Be sure to like, share, and comment on posts featuring President MacKinnon.
Donate Tickets
CMU Athletics will use Motor City MACtion donations to provide tickets to Detroit-area youth, first responders, and nonprofit organizations to attend the game! The donation is $20. Every ticket makes a difference. Donate tickets at this link.
Donate to the Canned Food Drive
Points will also be awarded for the school that donates the most food through the Mid-American Conference's annual Canned Food Drive. Collection bins will be placed across the Central Michigan (Mount Pleasant and Detroit locations) campus for donations. From Oct. 25-Nov. 3, the Gleaners Community Food Bank will be accepting non-perishable donations at their Detroit Warehouse, located at 2131 Beaufait Street, Detroit, MI 48207. Donate to the food drive at this link.
Wear Central Michigan Maroon & Gold to the game
Fans can score points for their team by wearing team colors and cheering loudly and proudly during the game.
Chef Challenge
Chefs from each university will go toe-to-toe in a MACtion cook-off, and the winning dishes will earn points for their university.
Other happenings at Motor City MACtion include:
CENTRAL MICHIGAN MOTOR CITY MACTION PRE-GAME SOCIAL
Join CMU alums and friends for a pre-game social at Ford Field from 5-7 p.m. before the Motor City MACtion game at the Gridiron Club located at 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226. Tickets are $45 for an adult or student pass and does not include a game ticket. The pre-game social meal will include: Cheeseburger Sliders, Three Cheese Mac, Mini Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, All-Beef Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Gourmet Dips, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Classic Caesar Salad, Cookies, Brownies, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Coffee, and Decaffeinated Coffee. Additional details are available at this link.
CMU YOUTH DAY EVENT
Central Michigan student-athletes including football player Tommy McIntosh and track and field athlete Sophia Garland will participate in a CMU Youth Day, held at the headquarters of the Detroit Police Athletic League (The Corner Ballpark). McIntosh and Garland will serve on a student panel and discuss college, careers, skills, and experiences with middle through high school aged youth.
MOTOR CITY MACTION GAME DETAILS
Kickoff between Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan is at 7:30 p.m. for a nationally televised game on ESPN2.
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Here are several ways you can help the Chippewas in the Fan Challenge:
Purchase Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at this link or by calling the Ford Field Ticket Office at (313) 262-2008. Motor City MACtion ticket inventory includes several seating options to fit every fan and budget. Field Level Seats in West End Zone Sections 135-140 and Dream Seats at the top of Sections 100 and 141 are $120 each and include $20 in Lions Loot credits. These premium seats offer enhanced comfort for a top-tier game-day experience. Reserved seating is available in the following areas: CMU reserved seating is set at $40 for sections 126, 127, and 128, and at $30 for sections 125, 129, 130, and 131. CMU students will be seated in section 124. EMU reserved seats are in sections 105, 106, and 107 for $40, and in sections 104, 108, 109, and 110 for $30. General admission tickets are available in both end zones for $20.
Show Support on Social Media
CMU President Neil MacKinnon invited Chippewas fans to show their support for their favorite team by liking, sharing, and commenting on the team's social media channels. Be sure to like, share, and comment on posts featuring President MacKinnon.
Donate Tickets
CMU Athletics will use Motor City MACtion donations to provide tickets to Detroit-area youth, first responders, and nonprofit organizations to attend the game! The donation is $20. Every ticket makes a difference. Donate tickets at this link.
Donate to the Canned Food Drive
Points will also be awarded for the school that donates the most food through the Mid-American Conference's annual Canned Food Drive. Collection bins will be placed across the Central Michigan (Mount Pleasant and Detroit locations) campus for donations. From Oct. 25-Nov. 3, the Gleaners Community Food Bank will be accepting non-perishable donations at their Detroit Warehouse, located at 2131 Beaufait Street, Detroit, MI 48207. Donate to the food drive at this link.
Wear Central Michigan Maroon & Gold to the game
Fans can score points for their team by wearing team colors and cheering loudly and proudly during the game.
Chef Challenge
Chefs from each university will go toe-to-toe in a MACtion cook-off, and the winning dishes will earn points for their university.
Other happenings at Motor City MACtion include:
CENTRAL MICHIGAN MOTOR CITY MACTION PRE-GAME SOCIAL
Join CMU alums and friends for a pre-game social at Ford Field from 5-7 p.m. before the Motor City MACtion game at the Gridiron Club located at 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226. Tickets are $45 for an adult or student pass and does not include a game ticket. The pre-game social meal will include: Cheeseburger Sliders, Three Cheese Mac, Mini Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, All-Beef Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Gourmet Dips, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Classic Caesar Salad, Cookies, Brownies, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Coffee, and Decaffeinated Coffee. Additional details are available at this link.
CMU YOUTH DAY EVENT
Central Michigan student-athletes including football player Tommy McIntosh and track and field athlete Sophia Garland will participate in a CMU Youth Day, held at the headquarters of the Detroit Police Athletic League (The Corner Ballpark). McIntosh and Garland will serve on a student panel and discuss college, careers, skills, and experiences with middle through high school aged youth.
MOTOR CITY MACTION GAME DETAILS
Kickoff between Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan is at 7:30 p.m. for a nationally televised game on ESPN2.
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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