Grange Grove
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- BTN Tailgate will broadcast live from Grange Grove Saturday morning prior to the Fighting Illini hosting No. 6 Wisconsin for Illinois' 109th Homecoming game (11 a.m. CT on BTN). Hosted by Dave Revsine, Gerry DiNardo, former Illini Howard Griffith and Michelle McMahon, BTN Tailgate is the home for Big Ten football fans on Saturday mornings with original features, special guests and Big Ten analysis live from campus.
BTN Tailgate originates from a different Big Ten campus each week, beginning at 9 a.m. CT leading into the first games of the day at 11 a.m. The BTN Tailgate area, located in Grange Grove, is free and open to the public.
Free food and coffee, music, contests, games and sign making stations will be available, along with additional giveaways.
Grange Grove Tailgating
Grange Grove opens from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the night before each game to allow fans to set up any tailgate items in advance. Tailgaters are able to pull up on the north side of the lot (Lot 36) and drop-off their items. Vehicles will not be allowed inside Grange Grove at any time. Students will be directed to the north section and public will be directed to the south section.
Although student tailgating and public tailgating areas are separate, specific spaces are not marked nor reserved. Spaces will be limited to approximately 15'x15' in order to allow room for everybody. Personal tailgating tents and awnings must be 10'x10' or smaller. Tailgating on sidewalks or walkways is prohibited and no electrical power will be provided. Security will monitor the area overnight; however, any items set up in the lot are left at the risk of the owner.
Grange Grove reopens at 7 a.m. on game day. At that time, fans may return to their tailgate space and walk-in any additional items they need, including food and beverages. Tailgating groups will have to bring their own items [grill, tables, chairs, etc.). Fans over the age of 21 will be able to consume alcoholic beverages in this area, similar to all tailgating lots. Grange Grove will remain open until 10 p.m.
