Eastern Washington hosts free 'Red Turf Takeover' scrimmage at ONE Spokane Stadium

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Eastern Washington hosts free 'Red Turf Takeover' scrimmage at ONE Spokane Stadium

Summary

Eastern Washington's football team holds the 'Red Turf Takeover' scrimmage at ONE Spokane Stadium on August 12. Coaches and players have adapted their preseason training due to air quality issues, moving practices to various gymnasiums and locations. The free event includes autographs from soccer and volleyball players. Eastern will also accept donations for local charities. A second scrimmage is scheduled for August 21 in Cheney, prior to their season opener on August 29 against Northern Arizona.

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Key Details

•Scrimmage begins at 6 p.m. with gates opening an hour earlier.
•The first 509 attendees receive a $7 concession voucher.
•Eastern has relocated practices due to unhealthy air quality.
•The event promotes local charity donations and features player autographs.
•A second scrimmage is planned for August 21 in Cheney.

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Aug. 12—Eastern Washington's football coaches already expected to be displaced from their usual football field for much of this preseason while construction crews worked to resurface the track around Roos Field. But with air quality hovering near unhealthy levels across the region for more than a week, the Eagles have had to be flexible. They've practiced in various gymnasiums on campus in ...
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