No matter where you are, Illini fans have a community of friends to watch this weekend's matchup against Minnesota as the team travels to Minneapolis for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff. Jupiter's at the Crossing in Champaign has signed on to host watch parties for football and basketball beginning with this weekend's game. Jupiter's will air games on their big screens and broadcast the game announcers through the audio system.

The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. prior to the 2:30 p.m. Illini kickoff vs. the Golden Gophers and remain open all afternoon and evening for college football game viewing. In addition to the traditional menu, Jupiter's will grill tailgating favorites, and offer food and drink specials. Fans in attendance will be entered into drawings for Illini prize packs, Flyin' Illini bobbleheads and Nike gear. 

WATCH PARTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Champaign-Urbana
Jupiter's at the Crossing
2511 Village Green Pl., Champaign 61822

Chicago
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern
Hosted by Chicago Illini Club
3647 N. Clark St., Chicago 60613

St. Louis
Tin Roof
Hosted by St. Louis Illini Club
1000 Clark Ave., St. Louis 63102

Mt. Prospect
The Red Barn
303 E. Kensington Rd., Mt. Prospect 60056

Atlanta
Rosati's Buckhead
Hosted by the Atlanta Illini Club
4629 Wieuca Rd. NE, Atlanta 30342

Dallas
TNT Sports Page
Hosted by Dallas Illini Club
14902 Preston Rd., Dallas 75254

Twin Cities Illini Club | Pregame Party at Gabe's by the Park
Meet club members and Illini fans at the pregame party at Gabe's by the Park from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Grab a bite to eat and join friends before the game. Gabe's by the Park is located near Como Park in Saint Paul and is a short drive or light rail ride to the stadium. Find Gabe's at 991 Lexington Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55103. 651-646-3066