Tarleton State Texans vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Memorial Stadium: kickoff time, gates and getting there

Tarleton State Texans vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels kicks off at 6:00 pm on Sat Oct 31, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season.

When do the gates open?

Memorial Stadium gates have opened as early as 9 a.m. for an 11 a.m. FCS playoff kickoff, and as late as four hours before kickoff for other games. (source)

Will it be light or dark at the game?

It starts in daylight and finishes after dark. Sunset at Memorial Stadium that day is 6:45 pm, about 45 minutes after the 6:00 pm kickoff.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels play their home games at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium.

What bag can I bring?

Tarleton enforces a clear bag policy at Memorial Stadium: each guest may bring one large clear bag, either a one-gallon clear resealable bag or a 14 x 6 x 14 inch clear PVC vinyl bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. (source)

Schedule source: Tarleton State Texans schedule. Kickoff times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.