Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Saluki Stadium in Carbondale
Get Your Saluki Football Season Tickets Today
03/04/2026 | 9:56:00 | Football, General
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Excitement is building for one of the most anticipated seasons of Saluki Football in years.
Whether you're a longtime season-ticket holder, considering tickets for the first time or planning a return to Saluki Stadium, this is the year to watch the Dawgs. Season tickets are available anytime at Saluk.is/footballseasontickets.
"People always ask, 'How can I help? What can I do?' Individually, it's to buy season tickets," Saluki head coach Nick Hill said. "It's a connection with the players. I believe in the power of Southern Illinois. Saluki Nation is strong."
Season-ticket prices start at $50, an outstanding value that secures a great seat for five home games:
Hill and the Salukis also bring back a strong group of impact players and welcome a promising recruiting class as they look to build on last season's 7–5 record, highlighted by tough battles in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
"We're excited about this season and who we have returning, starting with DJ Williams coming back and this group of guys who have chosen to remain Salukis," Hill said. "We're also super excited about this recruiting class. Now it's the fans' turn to get really excited."
Spring Events
This spring, Saluki Football will host three free events to showcase the team and connect with fans across the region:
Whether you're a longtime season-ticket holder, considering tickets for the first time or planning a return to Saluki Stadium, this is the year to watch the Dawgs. Season tickets are available anytime at Saluk.is/footballseasontickets.
"People always ask, 'How can I help? What can I do?' Individually, it's to buy season tickets," Saluki head coach Nick Hill said. "It's a connection with the players. I believe in the power of Southern Illinois. Saluki Nation is strong."
Season-ticket prices start at $50, an outstanding value that secures a great seat for five home games:
- Sept. 12: Family Weekend vs. cross-river rival SEMO
- Oct. 3: Youngstown State and Walter Payton Award-winning QB Beau Brungard
- Oct. 17: Homecoming vs. national runner-up Illinois State
- Oct. 24: Longtime conference rival Northern Iowa
- Nov. 14: Senior Day vs. MVFC powerhouse South Dakota State
Hill and the Salukis also bring back a strong group of impact players and welcome a promising recruiting class as they look to build on last season's 7–5 record, highlighted by tough battles in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
"We're excited about this season and who we have returning, starting with DJ Williams coming back and this group of guys who have chosen to remain Salukis," Hill said. "We're also super excited about this recruiting class. Now it's the fans' turn to get really excited."
Spring Events
This spring, Saluki Football will host three free events to showcase the team and connect with fans across the region:
- Friday, April 3: Spring practice at Van Metre Field in Du Quoin, 5–7 p.m.
- Friday, April 10: Spring practice at Wildcat Stadium in Marion, 5–7 p.m.
- Friday, April 17: Official Spring Game at Saluki Stadium, 5–7 p.m.
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