Thursday, May 18 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Spring Cleaning Night
Come find Illini treasures!
Illinois Athletics will host its annual "Spring Cleaning Night" at Illinois Field on Thursday at 1 p.m. CT.
The giveaway closets will be cleaned out! Starting 30 minutes before game time, fans will have access to a plethora of old giveaway items including t-shirts, bobbleheads and water bottles. Fans are encouraged to come as soon as possible for a chance to receive the best items.
The final set of baseball cards will also be available for fans. The set includes the following players: Grey Schultz, Pat McInerney, Ryan Schmitt, Zack Jones, Sean Leland, Quinten Sefcik, Jalin McMillan, Doran Turchin, and Casey Dodge. Each of these players will be available for autographs after the game.
Friday, May 19 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Lou Boudreau Night
Bleacher Bum BBQ presented by Hickory River Smokehouse
Illinois Agriculture Night
Fireworks, barbeque, and Lou Boudreau!
Illinois Athletics will host "Bleacher Bum BBQ" against Iowa on Friday, presented by Hickory River Smokehouse. The first 500 fans that attend Illinois Field on Friday will receive complimentary barbeque from Hickory River. A line will form outside the park and food will begin being served at 5 p.m. CT.
In recognition of his recent induction into the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame and his 25th anniversary of his uniform number retirement, Friday will also serve as "Lou Boudreau Day." The first 500 fans that attend Illinois Field will receive a unique metallic Boudreau baseball card, which is an essential piece of the 2017 Fighting Illini baseball card series.
Illinois Athletics has also partnered with Champaign County Farm Bureau to host "Illinois Agriculture Night" at Illinois Field. Come to the park to celebrate Illinois Agriculture and learn some agriculture facts. Farm equipment will be at the park for fans to check out. Champaign County Farm Bureau will be giving away souvenir stadium cups for the first 500 fans and agriculture swag bags for the first 50 children.
The final set of baseball cards will also be available for fans on Friday.
Following the game, fans are encouraged to stay at the park for a firework show.
Throughout the game, children will also be able to play in the bounce house or get their face painted. Concessions will have the Family Friday package available, which includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink for just $6.
Saturday, May 20 – 1:00 p.m. CT
Senior Day
I FUND Day
Thank you seniors!
Illinois Athletics will host "Senior Day" at Illinois Field on Saturday. The pregame ceremony will recognize the contributions of Anthony Drago, Trent Hammond, Matthew James, Zack Kolakowski, Pat McInerney, Dan Rowbottom and Grey Schultz.
Illinois Athletics will also host "I FUND Day" on Saturday. All I FUND members are encouraged to attend the pregame tailgate prior to the game. Fans that are interested in joining the IFUND will have the opportunity to receive more information at the game.
The final set of baseball cards will still be available. Saturday's game will mark the conclusion of the home season for the Fighting Illini.
