Kickoff for Cardinals’ Homecoming game on Oct. 18 set for 3:30 p.m.

The REPORTER

As confirmed by the Mid-American Conference and ESPN, the Ball State Cardinals will kick off against Akron University on Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m., when they host the school’s 98th homecoming football game.

The Cardinals open the 2025 campaign at Purdue on Aug. 30, in West Lafayette at noon. Two weeks later, Ball State hosts its home-opening game against New Hampshire, at 2 p.m., on Sept. 13.

Season tickets and premium seats for 2025 home games remain available, and single-game tickets are on-sale now at BallStateSports.com or by calling 1-888-BSU-TICKET.