University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Single-game ticket sales now open for the 2025 UNI football season
7/18/2025 11:37:00 AM | Football
Panthers slated to host six contests inside the UNI-Dome this fall. Tickets can be purchased through the UNI Ticket Office.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Single-game tickets for UNI football's 2025 home matchups are now available for purchase through the UNI Ticket Office. The Panthers will host six home games in the upcoming campaign for the first time since 2022 in the newly renovated UNI-Dome.
The season kicks off on Saturday, August 30 at 1 p.m. CT, when the Panthers host Butler for the first time in program history. The matchup offers fans their first glimpse of Coach Stepsis' squad and will serve as the official reopening of the UNI-Dome following extensive renovations as part of Phase 2 of the project. In addition, all fans will receive a FREE UNI-Dome flag to commemorate the 50th season of the UNI-Dome.
UNI will welcome Eastern Washington to Cedar Falls on Saturday, September 13 with a 4 p.m. CT kickoff during Parents and Family Weekend. The Purple Out matchup will feature a replica jersey give-a-way as the two teams meet for the ninth time, with the Panthers owning a 6-2 series lead and a perfect 6-0 record at home against the Eagles.
Homecoming weekend takes center stage on Saturday, October 4 as the Panthers open the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) portion of their schedule facing North Dakota at 4 p.m. CT. The matchup will be UNI's Vintage Game as the University of Northern Iowa celebrates 150 years. The contest marks the 42nd meeting in the series, which UNI leads 26-15 overall, including a 16-6 record at home.
On Saturday, October 18, UNI hosts South Dakota for a 1 p.m. CT "White Out" kickoff in the 54th all-time matchup between the two programs. The Panthers lead the series 31-21-1 and have found consistent success at home, holding a 21-12-1 advantage in Cedar Falls.
The final month of the regular season opens with a Military Appreciation Day showdown against Murray State on Saturday, November 8, at 1 p.m. CT. This marks only the second-ever meeting between the two programs and their first as MVFC opponents. UNI won the lone previous contest back in 1995 on the road.
The home slate concludes on Saturday, November 22, with a 1 p.m. CT kickoff against Youngstown State for Senior Day. In the 37th all-time meeting between the teams, the Panthers look to extend their dominance over the Penguins, owning a 26-10 series advantage, including a 16-3 record at home and wins in the last 11 meetings inside the UNI-Dome.
Both single-game as well as new season tickets can be purchased HERE through the UNI Ticket Office, or by calling 319-273-4849.
2025 UNI FOOTBALL HOME SCHEDULE
- Aug. 30 vs. Butler (UNI-Dome / Cedar Falls, Iowa) - 1 p.m. CT
- Sept. 13 vs. Eastern Washington (UNI-Dome / Cedar Falls, Iowa) - 4 p.m. CT
- Oct. 4 vs. North Dakota (UNI-Dome / Cedar Falls, Iowa) - 4 p.m. CT
- Oct. 18 vs. South Dakota (UNI-Dome / Cedar Falls, Iowa) - 1 p.m. CT
- Nov. 8 vs. Murray State (UNI-Dome / Cedar Falls, Iowa) - 1 p.m. CT
- Nov. 22 vs. Youngstown State (UNI-Dome / Cedar Falls, Iowa) - 1 p.m. CT
UNI ATHLETICS CASHLESS POLICY
The UNI Athletic Department has announced that it will begin implementing a cashless game day policy for all home athletics contests, as well as other sporting and non-athletic events held inside the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center beginning Aug. 1, 2025.
All purchases at UNI-Dome and McLeod Center food and beverage locations will be cashless, as will retail vendors in the venues, including the UNI Bookstore. Events that require paid parking will also be cashless. Fans must still carry either photo or mobile identification for in-venue alcohol sales.
The UNI Ticket Office will also be switching to cashless payment for purchases, while the Panther Scholarship Club (PSC) parking and hospitality passes will be shifted to a mobile format as well. Those needing special accommodations can reach out to the PSC Office.
Fans can learn more about UNI's existing game day policies HERE.
UNI ATHLETICS CLEAR BAG POLICY
UNI Athletics has announced that it will begin implementing a clear bag policy for spectators for ticketed home events, as well as non-athletic events held inside the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center beginning with the 2024-25 school year.
Clear bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed a 12 x 6 x 12 inch size will be permitted, as well as one-gallon, resealable, clear plastic storage bags. Small bags that are not clear but do not exceed a size 4.5 x 6.5 inches will also be allowed. UNI branded clear bags can be purchased at the UNI Bookstore.
Prohibited bags include purses, backpacks, printed pattern plastic bags, tinted plastic bags, duffle bags, fanny packs, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, large totes and cases (for camera, binoculars, etc.). An exception may be made for some prohibited items for medical necessity after proper inspection at the gate.
Additional information for fans about game day policies and procedures can be found online HERE.
UNI football action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Football), X (@UNIFootball) and on Instagram (@unipantherfootball). The full 2025 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.