# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EIU Night Out in Champaign
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Panthers in the Champaign–Urbana area, we’re bringing Eastern to you! Join us for EIU Night Out in Champaign at the historic Brass Rail, located at 15 E. University Ave., Champaign, one of the community’s favorite gathering spots and owned by fellow alum, Mike Madigan, ’87.

Enjoy a relaxed evening of great food, drinks, and networking with fellow alumni while reconnecting with the EIU community close to home. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, reunite with old friends, or simply enjoy a fun night out with Panthers, this event is the perfect way to celebrate your EIU pride.

We’re also excited to welcome special guest Tom Michael, Eastern Illinois University’s athletic director. Before leading EIU athletics, Michael was a standout forward for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, where he competed in two NCAA Tournaments. Come hear updates on Panther athletics, connect with a campus leader, and enjoy conversation with fellow alumni.

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of camaraderie, community, and Panther spirit in Champaign!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/eiu-night-out-in-champaign/200029674742422
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=e89001cc-1c63-4e18-be1c-7f62364b5713&envId=p-_kGYg3leYkKT27nVmQ7M4A&zone=usa&bbeml=tp-_kGYg3leYkKT27nVmQ7M4A.jnejGcGdzfUGTqteRtv8Tuw.rz1HtnzI8Fk-iIH3a5tp9tw.lKQlLgH0gSE-5MhdJbUhf-A&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=champaign-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Brass Rail
- **lat**: 40.11613
- **long**: -88.24288
- **full address**: The Brass Rail, 15 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820-4007, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association (https://allevents.in/org/eastern-illinois-university-alumni-association/4561629)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Brass Rail, 15 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820-4007, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, food-drinks
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about EIU Night Out in Champaign ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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