Razorback football announces special dates

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas will host numerous special events surrounding the 2018 football schedule, including the debut of a renovated Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Family Weekend and the traditional Homecoming Weekend.

Arkansas will open the season against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the renovated and expanded Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Home of the Razorbacks is currently undergoing a $160 million renovation and north end zone addition that will provide all fans with additional gameday amenities, including new north stadium entrances and easier concourse access to areas throughout the stadium. The season opener will also be Military Appreciation Day, where Razorback fans may sponsor a military member by providing them a ticket to a game. To sponsor a military member for either the two designated Military Appreciation games, please click here and enter the code “MILITARY18” or contact your Razorback Ticket representative.

Two weeks later, Arkansas will host North Texas on Saturday, Sept. 15, for the University of Arkansas’ Family Weekend. Family Weekend provides a great opportunity for families to return to campus to visit their sons or daughters attending the University of Arkansas. Learn more about University of Arkansas programs and services and explore the Northwest Arkansas area before the Razorbacks host the Mean Green. Click here for more details on Family Weekend.

The North Texas weekend will also feature the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor festivities. Several former Arkansas student-athletes and coaches will be recognized for their success as Razorbacks. The inductees will be inducted at a banquet on the evening of Friday, Sept. 14 and will also be recognized during the game against North Texas.

Homecoming will be celebrated during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 20, against Tulsa. University of Arkansas graduates are encouraged to return to The Hill to join former classmates and all Razorbacks for a special weekend in Fayetteville. Homecoming week will be filled with fun activities, including the annual Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Friday night, Oct. 19.

Arkansas will wrap up the regular season with Senior Day against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Razorbacks will honor senior football student-athletes participating in their final game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

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