What size bag can I bring?
Clear bag
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Review the official bag policy before you arrive.
Teams that play here
Plan your visit
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. All fires and hot coals must be contained within grills or other designated containers, must be attended at all times, and should be set up at least 25 feet away from pedestrian traffic, buildings, tents, and flammable materials. Fires built on the ground are prohibited; never add flammable liquids to an active fire. Extinguish fires thoroughly with water before leaving them unattended and place extinguished charcoal in designated containers, removing it from campus for disposal (do not dump on the ground or in dumpsters). A fire extinguisher must be readily available at tailgates with an active fire or hot coals, and at least one person present must be trained in its use. Campus is smoke-free.
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.
Parking lots
Lot 34. Colonnades Club member parking (also holds three of each suite's four passes); cars-only lot
Lot 35. 77 Club member parking; unassigned spaces; cars-only lot
Lot 37. Suite owner assigned parking (one pass per suite); cars-only lot
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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.
Food & drink
Other locations
- Beer Stands104Draft beer
- Beer Stands108Draft beer
- Beer Stands114Draft beer
- Beer Stands117Draft beer
- Beer Stands118Draft beer
- Beer Stands124Draft beer
- Beer Stands125Draft beer
- Beer Stands129Draft beer
- Beer Stands130Draft beer
- Beer Stands133Draft beer
- Beer Stands136Draft beer
- Beer Stands201Draft beer
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- Beer Stands207Draft beer
- Beer Stands209Draft beer
- Brien's Bistro125Hot dogs, loaded mac n' cheese, mashed potato parfait, nachos, assorted candy
- Brien's BistroHorseshoe food truckHot dogs, loaded mac n' cheese, mashed potato parfait, nachos, assorted candy
- Canelo's Taco TruckEast sidewalk food truck row
- CBPB Popcorn107Gourmet popcorn
- Champaign Classics101Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Champaign Classics109Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Champaign Classics126Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Champaign ClassicsColonnades ClubEisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Champaign ClassicsEast ColonnadesEisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Champaign Classics205Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Corndog Depot129Corndogs, mini corndogs, tots w/cheese
- Dat Wing116
- Domino's127Single-topping pizza, deep dish pizza, brownie pizza
- Frozen Cocktails102Blue Hawaiis, Mai Tais, Pina Coladas
- Frozen Cocktails114Blue Hawaiis, Mai Tais, Pina Coladas
- Frozen Cocktails129Blue Hawaiis, Mai Tais, Pina Coladas
- Hickory River107Beef brisket, pulled pork, or turkey sandwiches, nachos w/house queso, pulled pork nachos, mac and cheese, coleslaw, ranch beans, potato salad, chips
- I-Pride Brewery229Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork fries, pulled pork nachos, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, fries, assorted candy
- Illini Cheesesteak105Hot dogs, Philly cheesesteak, Philly fries, Philly nachos, fries, assorted candy
- Illini Grab N Go Markets102
- Illini Grab N Go Markets112
- Illini Grab N Go Markets120
- Illini Grab N Go Markets227
- Jersey Mike'sColonnades ClubCold subs in the Illini Markets, hot subs served in Colonnades Club
- Jersey Mike'sIllini Market locationsCold subs in the Illini Markets, hot subs served in Colonnades Club
- Juanito's Food TruckHorseshoe
- Maria's Kitchen Food TruckEast sidewalk food truck rowCambodian-Filipino fusion menu
- Oskee Favorites135Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, pretzels w/cheese, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos w/cheese, assorted candy
- Sammy's Smoothie Bar Food TruckEast sidewalk food truck row
- Sooie Brother's BBQ128Lemon Shakeups, pulled pork sandwiches, sloppy nachos, sloppy Sooie, Sooie pulled port nachos, polish sandwich, gourmet popcorn
- Sooie Brother's BBQColonnades ClubLemon Shakeups, pulled pork sandwiches, sloppy nachos, sloppy Sooie, Sooie pulled port nachos, polish sandwich, gourmet popcorn
- Taste of Both Worlds103Asian Fusion cuisine
- TCBY101Various frozen yogurt flavors served in cups and cones with assorted toppings
- TCBY125Various frozen yogurt flavors served in cups and cones with assorted toppings
- The Main Scoop115Various ice cream flavors served in cups and cones
- U of I Grill Zone124Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, popcorn, bacon cheeseburger, cheeseburgers, pretzels, pretzel bites, nachos w/cheese, fries, assorted candy
- U of I Grill Zone225Eisenberg® hot dogs, Olde Time® brats, popcorn, bacon cheeseburger, cheeseburgers, pretzels, pretzel bites, nachos w/cheese, fries, assorted candy
- Watson's130Chicken tender basket, chicken sandwich w/ waffle fries, waffle fry nachos, Watson's orange and blue nectar slushie, Curtis Orchard cider slushie
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Tickets & gear
Frequently asked
What size bag can I bring into Gies Memorial Stadium?
Gies Memorial Stadium requires a clear bag. Exceptions to the clear-bag policy are made for diaper bags (with child) and approved medical needs after proper inspection.
Does Gies Memorial Stadium require a clear bag?
Yes. Gies Memorial Stadium enforces a clear bag policy. Limited exceptions apply.
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 an 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.