Grange Grove Full-Service Tailgating Spots Now Open for 2024

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Grange Grove full-service tailgating is now open for booking for the 2024 season. These all-inclusive tailgates are available to fans for the full season and on a single-game basis, beginning at prices as low as $600 for a single game and $3,700 for the season. Following an exclusive window for full-service tailgates, fans will have the ability to reserve Bring Your Own Tailgates (BYOT) beginning July 8, if tailgating spots remain.

Tailgater Concierge, now part of REVEL^XP, has offered full-service tailgate options for Fighting Illini football fans since 2020. Fans who opt for the full-service tailgate packages will be guaranteed a space in Grange Grove and can book directly with REVEL^XP. REVEL^XP provides a range of tailgate packages and upgrades at different price points, accommodating various group sizes and equipment needs.

Full-service tailgate options include a tent, tables, chairs, coolers with ice, and include add-ons like speakers, high top tables, tailgate games, media packages, and catering with possible alcoholic beverages.

• Varsity – Up to 10 Tailgaters, one (1) 10x10 tent, one (1) 6' table with linen, five (5) tailgate chairs
• Letterman – Up to 20 Tailgaters, two (2) 10x10 tent, two (2) 6' tables with linen, ten (10) tailgate chairs, one (1) cooler with ice
• All-American – Up to 30 Tailgaters, one (1) 20x20 tent, three (3) 6' tables with linen, fifteen (15) tailgate chairs, two (2) coolers with ice

Following the full-service tailgate setup period, Bring Your Own Tailgate (BYOT) reservations will open on July 8 for all seven games if tailgating spots remain. Tailgaters who wish to ensure a space in Grange Grove will pay a nominal holding fee per space for each game, starting at $25. Reservations are available at revelxp.com/illinois and then select the game you'd like to book. BYOT tailgates give fans the opportunity to set up tailgates in Grange Grove with their own gear and food and beverage. Fans will receive the location of their tailgate space the Monday prior to a game.

The option for FREE tailgates in Grange Grove is still available, but only if tailgating spots remain following the fulfillment of full-service tailgates and BYOT reservations. For updates on availability, email illinois@revelxp.com. Set-up begins at 5 PM the night before each game. 

* - pending availability 

TIMELINE
June 19 – Full-Service Tailgates on sale (season and single game)
July 8 – Bring Your Own Tailgate Reservations open (single game)

GRANGE GROVE: Grange Grove is the go-to pregame destination for Fighting Illini fans of all ages. Gameday attractions include a Kids Zone with inflatables, the Gameday Spirit merchandise stand, food trucks, live performances, and the iconic Red Grange statue. Grange Grove is open at 7 a.m. CT on the mornings of football games, regardless of kickoff time, and is free and open to the public.

GROUP TICKETS: For group ticket purchasers of 50 or more tickets, the Fighting Illini group sales department is happy to coordinate an exceptional gameday experience. With your group ticket purchase and tent rental, groups can also reserve space in Lot 31 or Grange Grove. Space in Lot 31 or Grange Grove is subject to availability.  For pricing and information about group hospitality tailgates, please call the Fighting Illini group sales department at 217-244-6081.