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Illinois to Celebrate Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary in 2024

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Fighting Illini football program will host a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium's dedication, the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced Tuesday. Memorial Stadium's Dedication Game famously occurred against Michigan on Oct. 18, 1924, when Illini legend Red Grange gained national headlines after scoring four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes then later running for a fifth touchdown and throwing for a sixth to take down the previously-undefeated Wolverines. 

Illinois is set to host Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 19, 100 years and one day from Grange's historic performance. The game will be marked as Memorial Stadium's "Rededication Game" with the 100th anniversary celebrations lasting throughout the year. 

Illinois will honor Memorial Stadium in a number of ways in 2024, including special events, commemorative merchandise, season-ticket holder benefits, and in-game features. The logo honoring the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary was released this morning and is now prominently displayed on the banners inside of Grange Grove. 

Season tickets are now on sale for the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary football season. After the 2023 FamILLy First campaign saw an increase of over 10,000 new season tickets sold, the DIA looks to continue to grow the strong community atmosphere and gameday experience at Memorial Stadium. To continue the FamILLy First initiative of the 2023 season, season ticket prices start at only $100 to provide an affordable entry point for all fans. The price also pays tribute to Memorial Stadium's 100th Anniversary.

Season ticket holders who renew or purchase by March 1 will have the opportunity to select physical season tickets. Illinois had previously announced that all tickets would be mobile beginning in 2024. To ease the transition, football season ticket holders will have the opportunity for another season of physical tickets if they renew their tickets prior to March 1. Additional benefits for season ticket holders include opportunities to purchase seat backs for the full season, select monthly payment plan options, enjoy discounted golf rounds at Atkins Golf Club, and much more.

$100 Season Ticket Ad Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary

Pricing and
Seating Chart

Prime A $399
Prime B $369
Prime C $299
Sideline West $209
Sideline East/East Balcony $199
Horseshoe/East Balcony $100
* - Season tickets in Prime sections require an I FUND membership.

FamILLy 4 Pack:
The very popular FamILLy 4 Pack season ticket packages starts at just $479. The FamILLy 4 Pack includes four season tickets ($82.25 per ticket) and a season parking pass (valued at $150 to the general public). Fans have the option to join the I FUND at a minimum of $250 to take part in the priority parking process, improving proximity to Memorial Stadium.

I FUND Benefits: 
The I FUND is the official fan support program of Illinois Fighting Illini Athletics, dedicated to providing education opportunities for student-athletes while ensuring our coaches and student athletes have the resources to compete for conference and national championships.

Members giving $250 or more get access to complimentary season parking. Tailgating at Memorial Stadium is the cornerstone of the Illinois Football experience. To secure a spot in the I FUND parking selection process, fans must join the I FUND by April 1, 2024. In addition to parking benefits, I FUND members also experience exclusive presales for single game and postseason tickets, while certain donor levels enjoy the premier pregame party at Stadium Club.

NEW: Parking Guidelines for 2024:
To be invited to participate in the annual parking selection process, I FUND members will need to have a minimum giving level of $250 by April 1, 2024. I FUND members at the Captains Club ($100) are no longer eligible for a complimentary parking pass. I FUND members at the Captains Club who do not wish to upgrade to All-American will be able to purchase a public season parking pass for $150, which will be located in Lot 47 or Lot 49. Exact location of the public season parking pass will be determined by the University of Illinois after the I FUND parking selection period has concluded in May 2024.

Premium Seating: 
From the high-energy environment of the Colonnades Club, the climate-controlled exclusive amenities of the 77 Club, to the privacy of a luxury suite, Memorial Stadium has a premium experience for every Illini family or business. For more information and to inquire about premium seats, please call 217-244-2244 or email premiumseating@illinois.edu. Current premium seating members can expect to receive more information soon regarding their 2024 season tickets.

New for 2024: The 77 Club experience just got better with all-inclusive food and beverage, including a full-service open bar. 

Season Ticket Timeline:
December 5 – Season Ticket Holder Renewals Began
January 9 – New Season Tickets On Sale
March 1 – Deadline to request physical season tickets
April 1 – Season ticket and I FUND renewal deadline
April 22 – I FUND Priority Parking Selection Begins

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