Eastern Washington Announces 15-Session Spring Practice, Red-White Scrimmage May 1

“Eastern Washington University officially released its 2026 spring-practice schedule on March 3, 2026, confirming 15 total sessions beginning Tuesday, March 31 on Roos Field and culminating with the program’s annual Red-White scrimmage on Friday, May 1.” That release from the EWU athletics program sets a 15-session spring slate that starts March 31 and ends with the Red-White event on May 1 at Roos Field.

The school announced practice days and times that follow a predictable Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday rhythm. “The Eagles will conduct 15 practices, including two scrimmages, with sessions planned for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,” the BVM Sports summary of the release states. “Notably, practice times are set at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. on Saturdays,” giving fans and media a clear window to schedule visits to Roos Field.

Media access is laid out in the same release package: “Media availability will occur half an hour before each Tuesday session, with interviews following scrimmages and the final game.” EWU’s athletics timestamp captured March 3 at 4:05 p.m. as the posting time for the schedule; the school did not list exact dates for the two internal scrimmages in the captured release, leaving those specific session dates to be confirmed with the athletics communications office.

The spring timeline sits ahead of a 2026 regular-season slate that already lists opponents and dates. “The Eagles will open their 2026 season against Northern Arizona on August 29, followed by a home opener against Northern Iowa on September 5,” BVM reported, a schedule detail that is consistent with the season release captured elsewhere. Local broadcaster KXLY also noted that Eastern Washington’s 2026 schedule “features nine Big Sky Conference games for the first time,” underscoring the conference-heavy slate the program will prepare for during spring.

At least one regional outlet recorded alternate timing, which the EWU release contradicts. KHQ printed that “The Eagles will have 15 sessions over three weeks, capped by the Red/White game at Roos Field on April 27,” and listed scrimmage dates of April 13 and April 20 while reporting a return-to-practice date of April 2. KHQ also provided roster context, writing that “The Eagles, coming off a loss in the national championship game to North Dakota State, are expected to return nine starters and feature up to 20 seniors in Head Coach Aaron Best’s third season in charge.” Those specific dates and the roster/tenure assertions differ from the official EWU release and should be viewed as a conflicting account.

The school and event materials also push fundraising and fan engagement ahead of the spring window. “As Eastern Washington gears up for its spring schedule, participation in the Eagle Athletic Fund enhances community support and provides benefits for attendees and supporters, reinforcing the connection between the team and its fan base,” BVM’s summary notes.

With practices set to begin March 31 at Roos Field and the Red-White scrimmage slated for May 1, the program’s next step is preparation for the fall: “Following spring practices, the team will focus on preparations for the upcoming season.” Reporters and fans planning to attend should confirm the two internal scrimmage dates and any credentialing details with EWU Athletics, as the school’s March 3 release gives the framework but did not publish every scrimmage date in the captured announcement.