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What surrounds the action
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels represent Eastern Kentucky University across 16 varsity sports, delivering a storied tradition in collegiate athletics. From football championship history to basketball renovation timelines, fans have a consistent line of action for tickets and game days. Here you’ll find a concise biography of the program, notable discography-like highlights in sports milestones, and the latest on the 2025 EKU athletics schedule.
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Team & personnel
People connected to the team
Key venues include CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, KY for football, and the ongoing arena updates affecting basketball scheduling. For football, EKU competes in the United Athletic Conference (UAC) with six home games in 2025. Kickoff times vary by date, so plan ahead and contact the EKU Ticket Office at 859-622-2122 for tickets, season packages, and mini-plans. Stay connected via official EKU Athletics channels on Instagram, Facebook, and X, or download the EKU Sports app for the latest schedules and news.
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The essentials
Quick Facts About Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- EKU fields 16 varsity teams under the Colonels nickname.
- Football competes in the United Athletic Conference (UAC) in 2025; home games are at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium (Richmond, KY).
- Six 2025 EKU football home games: Houston Christian (Sept. 6), Nicholls (Sept. 27), Austin Peay (Oct. 11), Tarleton State (Oct. 25), Southern Utah (Nov. 8), Abilene Christian (Nov. 15).
- Kickoff times for 2025 home games: 6:00 p.m. for Sept. 6, Sept. 27, and Oct. 11; 3:00 p.m. for Oct. 25, Nov. 8, and Nov. 15.
- Basketball: EKU’s 2024-25 season included some home games at Berea College’s Seabury Center due to Baptist Health Arena renovations; renovations were expected to finish by conference play.
- Notable achievements include 2 NCAA Division I-AA national championships (1979, 1982) under Coach Roy Kidd; Kidd is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Team and competition background
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels athletic program began soon after 1906, when the school operated as Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. In 1963, the name changed to Colonels, reflecting the established mascot. Roy Kidd took over as head coach in 1964 and led the team to its first Ohio Valley Conference title by 1967. Roy Kidd Stadium opened in 1969 as Hanger Field and was renamed in 1990 to honor legendary coach Roy Kidd. [1] [2]
What attending is like
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels have a rivalry with Western Kentucky and Morehead State. Roy Kidd Stadium has a capacity of 20,000 seats and was originally built as an 'academic-athletic showplace' combining classroom space with a stadium. Major expansions in 2017 added over 3,000 seats and modern amenities to Roy Kidd Stadium. [3] [2]
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