NATCHITOCHES – Variety will be the spice of Northwestern State's 2025 home football schedule.
 
The Demons announced kickoff times for their five home games, which begin with a 7 p.m. Aug. 28 matchup against Alcorn State. That is one of two Thursday night games for Northwestern, which also will host longtime rival Stephen F. Austin at 6:30 p.m. in the Nov. 20 regular-season finale.
 
The Demons' second home game – an Oct. 4 Homecoming matchup with East Texas A&M – is set for a 6 p.m. kickoff.
 
Northwestern's other two home Saturday games also have different kickoff times. The Demons host Lamar in a 4 p.m. start Oct. 25 and will play their final home Saturday game of the season at 1 p.m. Nov. 8 against UIW.
 
VIP suites are available for $630 and include indoor seating on the third level of Turpin Stadium. Suites are catered for each game with a meal, snacks, soft drinks, beer and water. VIP ticketholders also receive upgraded parking in the VIP lots, depending on donation level. There is a $500 donation to the Demons Unlimited Foundation included within the total price.
 
Reserved chairbacks on the west side of Turpin Stadium are available for $115 while general admission tickets are set at $60 for the five-game schedule.
 
Discounts for current and former military personnel (with ID) are set at $105 for the five home games.
 
NSU faculty and staff members can purchase chairback seating for the season for $75 while the same price is available for Northwestern alumni ages 30 and under.
 
Season tickets are on sale now at the NSU Athletics Ticket Office, on NSUTickets.com or by phone at 318-357-4268.