Fighting Illini Promotions
PROMOTIONS
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!
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Thursday, August 20 6 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Cincinnati |
Pride Night - Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with Illinois Soccer! Illinois Pride Buttons and Pride Flags will be available to early arriving fans. Thirsty Thursday - Enjoy $3 draft beers on Thirsty Thursday's at Demirjian Park Featuring - Live DJ
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Sunday, August 23 5 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. UIC |
FamILLy Night - Bring the whole famILLy out to Demirjian Park to experience inflatables, the kids zone, and more! For just $40, you can get 4 hotdogs, 4 popcorns, and 4 non-alcoholic beverages. Food Truck- Keke's Lemonade 100 vs. Illini - Think you got what it takes to play against the Illini? Come participate in the 100 vs. Illini post-match with the Illinois Soccer team. Sign up here! Sunday Night Futbol - Enter to win four free tickets to Illinois Football's home opener against UAB on September 3! |
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Thursday, August 27 6 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Saint Louis |
Back to School Bash - Celebrate heading back to school with the Illini! Hail to the Orange Out - Be sure to wear orange to Demirjian Park! A limited number of orange t-shirts will be available to early arriving fans. Thirsty Thursday - Enjoy $3 draft beers on Thirsty Thursday's at Demirjian Park
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Friday, August 28 7 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Cincinnati |
Back 2 School Block Party & Tailgate - Join Fighting Illini volleyball as we kick off the 2026 season at Huff Hall against Cincinnati! Pregame festivities include inflatables, face painting, a balloon artist, and food trucks, located in the south lawn of Huff Hall! |
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Saturday, August 30 12 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Syracuse |
Brunch at Huff - Early arriving fans can receive an Illinois Volleyball coffee mug; Free donuts available for first 100 students. |
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Thursday, September 3 8 PM Gies Memoiral Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. UAB |
Home Opener / First Night Game - Shop the ticket pack! Get four tickets for just $69. “The Gameday Shirt” - Match with the FamILLy in the official fan-voted Gameday Shirt! Purchase the shirt online or in store at Gameday Spirit. Student season ticket holders get the shirt for free! Res-Hall Challenge Greek-Life Recruitment FamILLy Flex Plan - Save 20% and get tickets to three games at one price. The FamILLy Flex Plan features a pick-three matchups option including UAB/Southern Illinois, Oregon, and Nebraska/Iowa. |
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Wenesday, September 9 7 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs. Lindenwood |
First Responders Night - Join the Illinois volleyball team as we honor the brave men and women who keep our community safe each day. Hail to the Blue Out - Paint Huff Hall blue! All fans are encouraged to wear blue. |
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Thursday, September 10 6 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Wisconsin |
Party at the Park - Join the party at Demirjian Park for the Big Ten home opener. Neon Out - Wear your brightest colors under the lights. Thirsty Thursday - Enjoy $3 draft beers on Thirsty Thursday's at Demirjian Park Featuring - Live DJ
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Saturday, September 12 2:30 PM Gies Memorial Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. Duke |
Hall of Fame Weekend Extra Yards for Teachers (Education Day - College of Education)
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Sunday, September 13 1 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Michigan |
Kick the Stigma - Help Illinois Soccer support mental health awareness and kick the stigma. FamILLy Sunday - Enjoy concessions deals, a kids zone, and pregame soccer clinics with Soccer Planet. |
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Sunday, September 13 3 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Marquette |
Olympic Day - Jordyn Poulter returns! All fans are encouraged to wear Red, White, and Blue |
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Saturday, September 19 1 PM Gies Memorial Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. SIU |
Celebrate Food and Agriculture Band Day Central Illinois Youth Football League (CIYFL) FamILLy Flex Plan - Save 20% and get tickets to three games at one price. The FamILLy Flex Plan features a pick-three matchups option including UAB/Southern Illinois, Oregon, and Nebraska/Iowa. |
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Thursday, September 24 7 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Minnesota |
Greek Night - Fraternities and sororities are invited to pack Huff Hall, wear their letters, and show their chapter pride! Pool Party - Bring the summer vibes to Huff Hall with a pool party-themed match! Big Ten Opener - Help the Illini kick off Big Ten play against Minnesota! |
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Sunday, September 26 7 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs USC | Neon Night - Wear your brightest neon and help light up Huff Hall! |
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Sunday, September 27 1 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Oregon |
Senior Day - Help celebrate Illinois Soccer's Senior class! Women's Empowerment Match - Celebrate our female athletes and coaches during Senior Day! Hispanic Heritage Match - Celebrate Hispanic heritage with Illinois Soccer including a hispanic heritage raffle! FamILLy Sunday - Enjoy concessions deals, a kids zone, and pregame soccer clinics with Soccer Planet. Food Truck - Juanitos Tacos |
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Saturday, October 3 TBD Gies Memorial Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. Purdue |
Hail to the Orange Out- Wear Orange to Gies Memorial Stadium! Homecoming Varsity I Weekend
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Sunday, October 4 1 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Michigan State |
Pack Demirjian - Pack Demirjian Park for this Big Ten matchup! Alumni Day - Honor Illinois Soccer Alumni as we celebrate the program's 30th season! FamILLy Sunday - Enjoy concessions deals, a kids zone, and pregame soccer clinics with Soccer Planet. Food Truck - TBA
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Thursday, October 8 7:30 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Wisconsin |
Stuff Huff - One of Illinois Volleyball's biggest traditions returns for its 20th iteration as the Illini look to pack Huff Hall! Stuff Huff Beanie Giveaway - Select fans will receive a commemorative Stuff Huff beanie. |
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Thursday, October 15 6 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Michigan State | Pink Match - Wear pink and join Illinois Volleyball in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. |
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Sunday, October 18 1 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs Michigan | Hail to the Orange Out - Paint Huff Hall orange! Fans are encouraged to wear orange. |
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Thursday, October 22 6 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Northwestern |
Kick Cancer - Help Illinois Soccer kick cancer as they help support cancer awareness. Thirsty Thursday - Enjoy $3 draft beers on Thirsty Thursday's at Demirjian Park
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Saturday, October 24 TBD Gies Memorial Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. Oregon |
Foundation Weekend Military Appreciation Day Orange Rally Towel Giveaway FamILLy Flex Plan - Save 20% and get tickets to three games at one price. The FamILLy Flex Plan features a pick-three matchups option including UAB/Southern Illinois, Oregon, and Nebraska/Iowa. |
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Thursday, October 29 8 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs. Northwestern | Haunted Huff - Celebrate Halloween at Huff Hall with costumes, tricks, treats, and Fighting Illini Volleyball! |
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Friday, October 30 6 PM Demirjian Park |
Illinois Soccer vs. Minnesota | Halloween Match - Wear your best costume to Demirjian Park as Illinois Soccer celebrates Halloween! TCandy will be at multiple locations for fans to trick or treat at! |
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Sunday, November 1 12 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs. Ohio State | Camper Reunion/Kids Day - Welcome back Fighting Illini Volleyball campers for a fun-filled day celebrating the next generation of Illini fans! |
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Thursday, November 5 7 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs. UCLA |
Huff Hoedown - Celebrate Midwestern culture with country gear, music, and an Illini-style hoedown at Huff Hall! Most Valuable Professor Night - Illinois Volleyball recognizes the professors who make an impact on our student-athletes. |
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Friday, November 6 TBD Gies Memorial Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. Nebraska |
Hail to the BLUE Out - Wear blue to Gies Memorial Stadium! Dads Day Greek Day Mini Plan Option
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Saturday, November 14 7 PM Huff Hall |
Illinois Volleyball vs. Penn State | Senior Night - Celebrate the Illinois Volleyball senior class and recognize their hard work and dedication to the Orange and Blue. |
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Saturday, November 21 TBD Gies Memorial Stadium |
Illinois Football vs. Iowa |
Senior Day Local College Day
FamILLy Flex Plan - Save 20% and get tickets to three games at one price. The FamILLy Flex Plan features a pick-three matchups option including UAB/Southern Illinois, Oregon, and Nebraska/Iowa. |
