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It's more than just a game at Illinois Athletics sporting events! When you attend Fighting Illini sports, you feel part of the action, have a chance to win great prizes and experience ticket deals. Most home events are free to the public and can be found on our all-sport calendar. Check out the list below for all the exciting upcoming events. It's fun for the whole Illini Family! 

Oct. 24

5 PM
ARC Indoor Pool

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!

Oct. 24

7 PM
Huff Hall

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.

Giveaway - 3,000 Orange Rally Towels

Oct. 25

7 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Michigan

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Toga Party - Be sure to wear your togas to the match! The first 200 students to arrive in a toga get a FREE gold olive branch crown!

MVP Night - 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.

Oct. 30

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Maryville

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Halloween Night - Celebrate Halloween with Illinois Women's Basketball! All kids 12 and under in costume will receive a free general admission ticket. Candy bowls will be at each concessions stand for fans to trick-or-treat. 

Nov. 1

Gies Memorial Stadium

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

Nov. 2

1 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Iowa

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Illinois Wins in Orange - Be sure to wear your orange and help us sell out Huff Hall!

Dad Dress Up – In honor of Dads Day, fans are encouraged to wear their best dad outfit!

Nov. 4

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. SEMO

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Military Appreciation Night -  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. Veterans can receive a free general admission ticket through Vet Tix.

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.

Nov. 9

12 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Illinois State

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FamILLy Day - Experience Illinois Women's Basketball with the whole FamILLy at State Farm Center as we celebrate FamILLy Day in a partnership with Chambana Moms.

Nov. 9

3:30 PM
Huff Hall

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.

Camper Reunion Night – Campers who attended Fighting Illini volleyball camps this year will receive a free ticket to the match.

VIP Kids Zone – All kids are invited to sit in the south stands to be a part of our VIP Kids Zone!

Nov. 14

7 PM
Huff Hall

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.

Nov. 15

Gies Memorial Stadium

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.

Nov. 15

8 PM
Huff Hall

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.

Nov. 18

11 AM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Murray State Field Trip Day - Field Trip Day returns again this year as schools across the Central Illinois area help us pack State Farm Center to watch Illinois Women's Basketball.

Nov. 26

6 PM
Huff Hall

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!

Nov. 26

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. WKU

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Friendsgiving - Bring your friends to State Farm Center as Illinois Women's Basketball celebrates Friendsgiving. Season Ticket Holders can claim a ticket for a friend.

Ticket Deal - FamILLy 4 Pack

Nov. 28

7 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Northwestern

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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.

Nov. 29

Gies Memorial Stadium

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

Nov. 30

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Le Moyne

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Kids Club Day - Kids Club members can celebrate Kids Club Day at Illinois Women's Basketball. Join us for exclusive Kids Club experiences. All Kids Club members receive free admission to all Illinois Women's Basketball games!

Dec. 2

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Bellarmine

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Youth Basketball Night - Youth Basketball teams in the Central Illinois area are invited to celebrate Play Basketball Day with Illinois Women's Basketball.

Dec. 6

11 AM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Indiana

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Brunch and Ball - Roll out of bed and head over to State Farm Center for Brunch and Ball! Fans are encouraged to wear pajamas. An air mattress race will take place at halftime.

Dec. 14

1 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. North Texas

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Holiday Game - Illinois Women's Basketball's annual Holiday Game is back! Be sure to bring your teddy bear's to the game for the halftime Teddy Bear Toss. The Holiday Photo Station will also return.

Dec. 19

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Jackson State

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Ugly Sweater Night - Be sure to wear your best Ugly Sweater to State Farm Center! All fans wearing an ugly sweater will receive a free general admission ticket.

Jan. 1 

3 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Maryland

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Pack the House/New Years Celebration - Pack the House to celebrate the New Year with Illinois Women's Basketball! Postgame autographs will occur after the game until the line is gone.

Giveaway - Illinois Women's Basketball Champagne Flute

Jan. 7 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Ohio State

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We Back Pat Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we honor the legacy of Pat Summit as we promote dementia awareness and the Pat Summit Foundation.

Jan. 16

6 PM

ARC Indoor Pool

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!

Jan. 18 

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern

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First Responders Day - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we honor our community's first responders.

Jan. 28 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. UCLA

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Hail to the Orange Out - Be Loud! Wear Orange!

Orange Krush Foundation Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball in helping raise money for our Orange Krush Foundation.

Giveaway - 500 orange Illinois script shirts

Feb. 7

11 AM

ARC Indoor Pool

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!

Feb. 8 

12 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. USC

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Play4Kay Game - Help Illinois Women's Basketball promote breast cancer awareness by honoring the legacy of Kay Yow and raising money for the Kay Yow Foundation.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day - Pregame networking opportunities with Fighting Illini student-athletes for college and high school students. Free admission to local teams and students who register.

Feb. 11 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

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International Game - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we highlight our international athletes and celebrate cultures from around the world.

K-Pop Game - Music centered around K-Pop and the K-Pop Demon Hunter movie.

Feb. 17 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Rutgers

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Tik Tok Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball for a Tik Tok-inspired game inside State Farm Center! A halftime Tik Tok dance competition will take place.

Mar. 1 

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota

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Senior Day - Join us in honoring the seniors of Illinois Women's Basketball.

Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day - Take part in pregame activity stations with Fighting Illini Women's Sports Teams. All kids 12 and under will receive a free general admission ticket.