MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Fans will get their first look at the 2025 Central Michigan Football team as the program will host a Spring Game on Saturday, April 12 at Noon at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, CMU Athletics and head coach Matt Drinkall announced earlier today. The Central Michigan football program is hosting its first spring game since 2018.

Admission is free and stadium gates open at 11 a.m. Parking and tailgating will be available in lots 62W and 64. Tailgating and lots open at 9:30 a.m.

"We are going to have an exciting day at our Central Michigan spring game!" Drinkall said. "We've got outside events lined up to make it a blast for everyone, and you can get to meet the team and staff. The more Chippewa fans that are there will make it a good time—hope to see you there!"

The Central Michigan Athletic Department will host a surplus sale for its football apparel, former player jerseys, equipment, and other CMU Athletics gear. Additional details will be available in the coming days.

Following is a list of what fans can expect at the 2025 Spring Game:

Central Michigan football players will host a post-game autograph session featuring a free poster.
A Kids Zone featuring a bounce house, face painter, coloring station, and games will be available. During the game, fans will have the opportunity to participate in t-shirt tosses and other promotions.
In-game video highlights and interviews for fans on the stadium videoboard.
CMU Athletics ticket office personnel will staff the Northwest Box Office to assist in the purchase or renewal of 2025 Chippewa football season tickets.
Chippewa Athletic Fund staff members will provide tours to fans interested in premium seating (club seats, loge boxes, suites or Isabella Bank VIP Club) options for the upcoming season.

The Chippewas are scheduled to practice a total of 12 times leading up to the 2025 Spring Game. On March 18, Drinkall and the coaching staff welcomed a total of 101 players to spring practice, including 17 newcomers. Central Michigan returns a total of 13 starters (five on offense and eight on defense) and a host of players who saw extensive action during the 2024 season. Eighty-four players return to the squad from 2024.

Central Michigan's 2025 football schedule was announced on March 5. Click here to access the 2025 schedule.

2025 Central Michigan Football season tickets went on sale on Monday, March 10. Tickets can be purchased or renewed online at Ticket Central at www.cmuchippewas.com at this link, or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045. Lock in your tickets for the best seats at the best value. More details on season ticket renewals will be e-mailed out to season ticket holders in the coming days.

Tickets for Central Michigan's 2025 non conference games, including the Saturday, Sept. 13 contest at Michigan are on sale now. Chippewa Athletic Fund members will have the ability to purchase a limited number of tickets based on donation levels shown below until June 10th. Seating allocation at all games will be based on current CAF donation level. Tickets are $60.00 each for CMU's game at Michigan and are $30.00 for the San Jose State game. Pittsburgh ticket prices have yet to be set. Tickets for these three games can be purchased online at www.cmuchippewas.com or by calling the Chippewa Athletic Fund at (989) 774-6680.

Central Michigan opens its 2025 football season at San Jose State on Thursday, August 28. The Chippewas will play five home games, including four on Saturdays and play seven in-state games including at Michigan (Sept. 13) and at Western Michigan (Nov. 1).

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