Bret Bielema Douglas C. and Linda M. Mills Endowed Head Football Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Bret Bielema Douglas C. and Linda M. Mills Endowed Head Football Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Illinois Athletics has announced special group ticket themes and promotions for the 2024 Fighting Illini football season, featuring a season-long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Stadium presented by Toyota.
More information on special ticket promotions and exclusive giveaway items is available through the "Get Tickets" links listed below for each contest. Fans may also connect with a Fighting Illini Account Manager to learn more about group tickets, special promotions, on-field photos, and other exclusive experiences for any game this season.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Illinois will host Kansas at 6 p.m. CT (FS1). This game marks the first-ever FamILLy Weekend, in partnership with Illinois' New Student & Family Experiences. The exclusive FamILLy Weekend Tailgate will take place in Grange Grove outside Memorial Stadium beginning at 3:30 p.m. CT. Attendees can enjoy a tailgate meal, visits from Illinois Athletics coaches, opportunities to meet other families, and additional pre-game festivities.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Central Michigan will visit Memorial Stadium for an 11 a.m. CT game (Peacock). This day is designated as Scout Day, inviting Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to attend with a special ticket package that includes a free Scout Day t-shirt (limited quantity available).
The Oct. 12 game against Purdue is designated as Youth Sports Day. All youth sports participants and organizations are invited to join the event at Memorial Stadium. A special ticket package includes a Fighting Illini Youth Jersey (limited quantity available), and participants will have the opportunity for postgame photos on the field (limited spots available).
On Nov. 2, during the game against Minnesota, Illinois will continue its tradition of Dads Day as part of Dads Weekend festivities that began in 1920. The Indiana game will honor all Fighting Illini dads and crown King Dad at halftime.
Finally, on Nov. 16 against Michigan State, First Responders Day will be held to honor all first responders with a limited number of tickets including a specialty Illini first responders hat.
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