Gameday Guide

Gies Memorial Stadium

Champaign, Illinois · illinois

GATES
1h30 before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Allowed

What size bag can I bring?

Clear bag
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Review the official bag policy before you arrive.

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Getting in

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.. Premium seating ticket holders may enter two hours before kickoff; all suites and club areas open two (2) hours prior to kickoff and close one (1) hour after the conclusion of the game..
Tailgating. Grange Grove is the designated tailgating area. Prohibited within Grange Grove: smoking of any kind; using rope, tape, or other obstructions to mark a tailgate spot; tailgating on sidewalks or walkways (including the center aisle of the south side); non-approved advertising and solicitation; picketing and political campaigning; disorderly conduct; and any activities, performances, music, or sounds that may interfere with scheduled entertainment, vendors, or other tailgates. DIA reserves the right to remove any tailgate/tailgater who violates this policy.
Accessibility. Complete Accessible Services information is available on the Illinois Athletics Accessible Services page. A lactation pod is located in the East Great Hall (serves one individual at a time, with outlets/USB ports and seating), and baby changing stations are located in men's and women's restrooms in the Horseshoe and in the Great East and West Halls.

Food worth the line

Concession stands located throughout Gies Memorial Stadium serve a wide variety of options and all selling points are cashless. Concessions stands begin closing at the end of the third quarter, with two stands on the east and west sides remaining open until there are 5 minutes left in the game, and stop selling alcohol at the start of the fourth quarter.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Gies Memorial Stadium?

Gies Memorial Stadium enforces a clear bag policy.

Can you bring outside food into Gies Memorial Stadium?

Food items contained in the approved CLEAR bags may be carried into the stadium. Sealed plastic water bottles (20 oz. and smaller), as well as empty water bottles or tumblers, may also be carried in. Coolers and containers are not permitted, including cans, glass bottles, thermos bottles, wine skins, bota bags, and glass of any kind. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited from being carried into and out of the stadium.

When do gates open at Gies Memorial Stadium?

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..

Where do you park for a illinois game?

Gies Memorial Stadium has on-site lots including Lot 34, Lot 35, Lot 37. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.