The 2020 Spring Schedule
The Missouri Valley Football Conference's spring schedule will feature 40 league games over eight-straight weekends (Feb. 19-April 10).
February 27 | Missouri State at Western Illinois | 12 p.m.
March 6 | Western Illinois at South Dakota State | 2 p.m.
March 13 | North Dakota at Western Illinois | 12 p.m.
March 20 | Western Illinois at Illinois State | 12 p.m.
March 27 | UNI at Western Illinois | 7 p.m.
April 3 | Youngstown State at Western Illinois | 7 p.m.
April 10 | Western Illinois at Southern Illinois | 12 p.m.
April 17 | Western Illinois at South Dakota | 1 p.m.
Ticketing
After thorough discussion and consultation with university leaders, Western Illinois Athletics made the decision to decrease seating at all outdoor events this spring; the change limits entry to family members of student-athletes and staff.
Student-athletes will be permitted to have only their families in attendance, admitted via the player pass list.
Leatherneck football season ticket holders who previously purchased tickets in the fall will have three options.
Option 1: Transfer season tickets to the fall 2021 season
Option 2: Transfer payment to the Leatherneck Club as a tax-deductible donation
Option 3: Receive a full refund
Athletic staff will be in contact with all who renewed for the 2020 season.
WIU Athletics will continue to monitor the attendance policy throughout the spring. Updates will be provided on GoLeathernecks.com.
Tailgating
Per current state and local guidelines, tailgating will not be permitted at any athletic event.
Stadium Policies & Information
- Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Visiting fans will only be admitted via a pass list and should contact their institution.
- Gates open 45 minutes prior to kick-off.
- Fans are asked to socially distance themselves.
- Masks must be worn at all times.
- Fans must sit in the stands; standing along the fence will not be permitted.
- A temperature check is required to enter the stadium.
- The clear bag policy will be enforced. Click here for more details.
- Limited concessions will be available at the southeast corner.
- The home pass list will be located at the main gate of Hanson Field (north side of stadium). The visiting team pass list will be located at the pit gate (south side of stadium).
Catch the Action Live (Socials, Radio, Video)
There are several ways to stay up to date with in-game action.
1. Follow the team's Twitter pages for in-game updates and game highlights - @WIUFootball.
2. This year, the Leatherneck Sports Network has a new home online on Mixlr. Click here or download the Mixlr app (searching WIU Athletics) for access. Dr. Tom Cody and RJ Larson will be on the call all season long.
3. Western Illinois Athletics continues its partnership with the WIU Broadcasting and Journalism Department to live stream all home football games via ESPN3 or ESPN+.
ESPN3 is a part of ESPN's digital networks and available for on-demand streaming for pay-TV subscribers. ESPN+ is a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming with access to thousands of additional live sporting events, original content and shows, and an on-demand video library. Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ for just $5.99 a month (or $49.99 per year) and cancel at any time.
Media
Due to limited spacing, media will not be permitted inside the Hanson Field press box. A media workroom has been created in Waggoner Hall; seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Media will be permitted to film/shoot from a select section in the visiting seating area inside Hanson Field.
To request a media credential, please contact Monyae Williamson at ms-williamson@wiu.edu. All interviews (postgame and otherwise) will be conducted via Zoom.
Check-in will begin an hour before kick-off and is required for entry into Hanson Field and the media workroom.
- Enter through the east arena doors (Q-Lot side); the screening table is located inside the door.
- All are encouraged to fill out the WIU Guest daily self-check and show the clearance email at the screening table. If the online self-check is not completed prior to arrival, screening questions will be asked before entry into Hanson Field and/or the media workroom.
- A temperature check will be taken upon arrival.
- Once you have cleared the screening table, you will be given a wristband. You will not be permitted inside the stadium or workroom without this band.
- Masks are required for entry to the workroom and Hanson Field and must be properly worn at all times.
