CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Illinois baseball team hosts Northwestern this weekend at Illinois Field. A full slate of promotions is scheduled, including the return of "Bunny at the Ballpark."
Friday, April 14th – 7:00 p.m. CT
Illinois opens the weekend Friday on Big Ten Network.
The second set of baseball cards will be available for fans on Friday. The set includes the following players: Matthew James, Ty Weber, Cyrillo Watson, Doug Hayes, Bren Spillane, David Craan, Tyler Engel, and Michael Massey. Each of these players will also be available for autographs directly after the game Friday.
The concessions stand will have the Family Friday package available, which includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink for just $6.
Saturday, April 15th – 3:00 p.m. CT
Bunny at the Ballpark
Illinois Athletics will host "Bunny at the Ballpark" Saturday at Illinois Field.
The Fighting Illini Bunny will be in attendance for pictures and more fun! Directly after the game, Illinois Athletics will invite all families to join the Bunny in an egg hunt on the field.
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County will be hosting a fundraiser to help their cause of eliminating poverty housing around the world and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. They will be taking donations throughout the game at their table and distributing information on how to get involved.
The second set of baseball cards will still be available on Saturday's game.
Sunday, April 16th – 1:00 p.m. CT
Bunny at the Ballpark
The Fighting Illini Bunny will be in attendance again at Illinois Field on Sunday. The Bunny will be hosting postgame wiffle ball for all youth Illini fans.
The concessions stand will have the Sunday Nacho Deal available, which includes nachos for just $2.