Oct. 4
10 AM
ARC Indoor Pool
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Orange vs. Blue |
Team IMPACT Day - Join us as we celebrate Reagan from Team IMPACT!
Admission is free!
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Oct. 5
1 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Michigan State |
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Pink Match - The annual Illini Pink Match in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Fan are encouraged to wear pink and join the fight against breast cancer.
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Oct. 9
7 PM
Demirjian Park
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Illinois Soccer vs. Rutgers |
Women's Empowerment – Our female athletes are women that value their gifts, know their strengths and embrace their ability to impact the world in a positive way. We aim to inspire future female generations in and outside the world of athletics because the world is a better place when women are empowered.
Most Valuable Professor - Illini Soccer student-athletes will honor their MVP (Most Valuable Professor) in a halftime ceremony.
Ball Kids: All ball kids will be invited on the field on the field pre-game for the fan tunnel, ball retrieval in-game, and pizza will be provided at halftime Click here to sign up!
Admission is free!
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Oct. 11
Gies Memorial Stadium
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Illinois Football vs. Ohio State |
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Hail To The Orange Out! – Wear Orange!
Giveaway: Orange Rally Towels, sponsored by Toyota
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend – The Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 will be honored this weekend with on-field recognition during the game, and induction into the Hall on the evening of Friday, Oct 10, (time TBA) inside the State Farm Center. Admission is free and open to all fans. View the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 HERE.
Game Sponsor – Toyota
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Oct. 12
1 PM
Demirjian Park
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Illinois Soccer vs. Purdue |
Kick Cancer - Illinois will honor and promote the fight against cancer with their annual Kick Cancer promotion. Each fan will receive a colored ribbon according to the type of cancer they would like to support and each ribbon will be tied to a net.
Latin X Heritage – Illinois will celebrate and honor those of Latin X heritage with various promotions throughout the match.
Ball Kids: All ball kids will be invited on the field on the field pre-game for the fan tunnel, ball retrieval in-game, and pizza will be provided at halftime Click here to sign up!
Admission is free!
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Oct. 24
5 PM
ARC Indoor Pool
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Illinois Swim and Dive vs. SIU and Illinois State |
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Night - Join us for the 2nd Annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Night. A bake sale will take place at the meet and orange ribbons will be available for fans.
Hail to the Orange Out - Paint the pool orange! Fans are encouraged to wear orange to the meet.
Admission is free!
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Oct. 24
7 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Purdue |
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Hail to the Orange Out - Paint the Hall orange! Fans are encouraged to wear orange to the match.
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Oct. 25
7 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Michigan |
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MVP Night -Â Illini volleyball would be nothing without the amazing professors who help our student-athletes. The team celebrates the real MVPs on Most Valuable Professor night.
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Nov. 1
Gies Memorial Stadium
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Illinois Football vs. Rutgers |
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Dads Day – To continue the proud Illinois tradition of the Dads Association, which began in 1920, the Rutgers game will honor the dads of all Fighting Illini and see King Dad crowned at halftime.
Foundation Weekend – U of I Foundation creates programming for each college and unit to thank and celebrate their many donors and supporters, which includes tailgates, luncheons, and ceremonies. More info can be found HERE.
Game Sponsor – Coca-Cola
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Nov. 2
1 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Iowa |
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Camper Reunion Night – Campers who attended Fighting Illini volleyball camps this year will receive a free ticket to the match.
Dad Dress Up – In honor of Dads Day, fans are encouraged to wear their best dad outfit!
VIP Kids Zone – All kids are invited to sit in the south stands to be a part of our VIP Kids Zone!
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Nov. 9
3:30 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Penn State |
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Huff Hall Centennial Celebration – For the past 100 years, Huff Hall has been a staple on the University of Illinois for both academics and athletics. Join the Illinois volleyball team as they honor historic George Huff Hall and the impact it has had on so many Illini.
Giveaway – The first 300 students will receive a Huff Hall Centennial Celebration t-shirt.
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Nov. 14
7 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Washington |
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Jorts Night – Fans are encouraged to wear jeans and cut them into jorts once they arrive at Huff Hall!
Giveaway – Select fans will receive a free Hydration Helmet.
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Nov. 15
Gies Memorial Stadium
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Illinois Football vs. Maryland |
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Military Appreciation Day – This game will honor and recognize those brave servicemen and women who protect our freedom, while also paying tribute to the strong connection and history between the University and the military community.
VetTix (free tickets) via "Coach B's Tickets for Troops" – Coach Bielema and his family have pledged to match tickets purchased by Fighting Illini fans to bring veterans, active-duty military, and their families to Memorial Stadium. Fans are invited to participate by purchasing specially designated $20 tickets through the campaign. For each ticket purchased, Coach Bielema will match it — doubling the impact and the number of honored guests who will get to experience game day at Gies Memorial Stadium.
More info on how fans can contribute is available HERE.
Tickets for the Military Appreciation initiative will be distributed by Vet Tix. Those interested in obtaining tickets through the program can register by visiting vettix.org and creating an account.
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Nov. 15
8 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Wisconsin |
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Stuff Huff - The 19th edition of Stuff Huff returns, one of the most popular Illini traditions and renowned for its vast crowds!
Giveaway - Select fans will receive a free Beanie featuring the Huff Hall centennial logo.
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Nov. 26
6 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Indiana |
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First Responders Night – Join the Illinois volleyball team as we honor the brave men and women that keep our community safe each day.
VIP Kids Zone – All kids are invited to sit in the south stands to be a part of our VIP Kids Zone!
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Nov. 28
7 PM
Huff Hall
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Illinois Volleyball vs. Indiana |
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Senior Day - Join the Illinois volleyball team as we honor the senior class for their hard work and dedication to Fighting Illini volleyball.
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Nov. 29
Gies Memorial Stadium
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Illinois Football vs. Northwestern |
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Battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy / Senior Day – Come out and honor the Fighting Illini seniors playing their last regular-season game at Gies Memorial Stadium.
4-Game Mini Plan for $175 – Includes Western Illinois (Aug. 29), Ohio State (Oct. 11), Rutgers (Nov. 1), and Northwestern (Nov. 29). Get Mini Plan tickets HERE
Game Sponsor – Alumni Association
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Jan. 16
5 PM
ARC Indoor Pool
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Illinois Swim and Dive vs. Iowa and Nebraska |
Country Night – Join Illinois Swim and Dive for a night full of country music as we celebrate Country Night.
Admission is free!
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Feb. 7
11 AM
ARC Indoor Pool
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Illinois Swim and Dive vs. EIU |
Senior Day (Illinois' Version) – Join Illinois Swim and Dive as we honor our seniors with a Taylor Swift-themed celebration!
Admission is free!
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