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Illinois' annual Illini Nights at Major League Baseball parks have been scheduled for May, June, and July. These events will feature special guests from Fighting Illini sports.

The first event, Illini Night at Guaranteed Rate Field, will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The Chicago White Sox will face the Baltimore Orioles with the first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Attendees can choose between two ticket packages: a Standard Ticket ONLY Package that includes an Early Batting Practice Pass, Game Ticket, and an Illini Hoodie Voucher; or a Patio Package that offers an Early Batting Practice Pass, Game Ticket, Patio Pass with two hours of all-you-can-eat and drink options, and an Illini Hoodie Voucher. "Early Batting practice is subject to change due to weather and team scheduling." For inquiries or group purchases of 20 or more tickets or premium suites, contact Allie Klima at (312) 674-5383 or aklima@chisox.com.

Illini Night at Busch Stadium is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates with the game starting at 6:45 p.m. CT. Special tickets include a Cardinals/Illini tumbler.

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Illini Night at Wrigley Field will feature the Chicago Cubs versus the Philadelphia Phillies with a start time of 7:05 p.m. CT. A Cubs/Illini baseball cap is included with special ticket purchases. The Chicago Illini Club will host a pregame party at Brickhouse Tavern.

A portion of proceeds from each ticket purchased will benefit the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Robert Archibald Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Fund. For group sales of 15 or more tickets for the Wrigley event, contact the Group Sales team at 773-404-4242 or email cubsgrouptickets@cubs.com.