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Gameday at Gies Memorial Stadium
Gates
Entrances open 90 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off time for the general public and two hours before kickoff for premium seating ticket holders.
Bag policy
Clear bag required.
Parking
Lots: Lot 34, Lot 35, Lot 37. Official lot map
Tailgating
Grange Grove is the designated tailgating area.
Accessibility
Complete Accessible Services information is available on the Illinois Athletics Accessible Services page.
Outside food
Outside food is allowed.
Concessions
Concession stands located throughout Gies Memorial Stadium serve a wide variety of options and all selling points are cashless.

Full gameday guide for Gies Memorial Stadium

2026 Schedule
SEP 3
VSUab
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign · Home
Played

Tap an upcoming game for its gameday links. Kickoff times are shown in the stadium's local time once announced and confirmed on a second source; until then, Kickoff TBA. Played games show no score.

Rivalry Games

The Illinois vs Ohio State rivalry, known as Illibuck, is played on Saturday, September 26 at Ohio Stadium. The Illinois vs Purdue rivalry, known as Purdue Cannon, is played on Saturday, October 3 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois vs Iowa rivalry is played on Saturday, November 21 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois vs Northwestern rivalry, known as Land of Lincoln Trophy, is played on Saturday, November 28 at Martin Stadium.

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