June 7, 2013

Champaign, Ill. - The University of Illinois and Chicago White Sox are partnering in a sponsorship that supports Fighting Illini student-athletes and allows access to great baseball tickets. White Sox Illini Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, when Fighting Illini fans can purchase discounted tickets and receive an opportunity to parade around the warning track of U.S. Cellular Field before the game, along with Illini-themed activities throughout the day. The White Sox face the Cleveland Indians on June 29 at 3:10 p.m.

The agreement also allows for discounted tickets for Illini fans to White Sox games on July 20 vs. the Atlanta Braves, Aug. 24 vs. the Texas Rangers and Sept. 27 vs. the Kansas City Royals. Additional joint-marketing efforts between the Fighting Illini and White Sox will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for White Sox Illini Day and other discounted tickets for Illini fans can be purchased at www.whitesox.com/illini