CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois softball released its 2026 promotional schedule on Monday afternoon, with a variety of exciting events and concessions promotions spread across the squad's 20 home games at Eichelberger Field.
2026 Promotional Schedule
Iowa:
- March 13, 5PM: Home Opener, FamILLy Friday
- March 14, 1PM: Pi Day
- March 15, 12PM: St. Patrick's Day
Missouri (DH):
- March 18, 1PM & 3PM: Braggin' Rights and Hail to the Orange Out
Northwestern:
- March 20, 5PM: Kids Club Night
- All kids can run the bases following the game.
- March 21, 1PM: Team IMPACT Celebration
- March 22, 12PM: Military Appreciation Game
Northern Iowa: March 24, 5PM: Time Machine Tuesday, 80's Night
Illinois State: March 31, 5PM: Time Machine Tuesday, 90's Night
Western Illinois: April 7, 5PM: Wii Sports Night
UCLA: Strikeout Cancer Weekend & Spring Sports Fest
- April 10, 5PM: Pink Game
- April 11, 1PM: Strikeout Cancer
- April 12, 12PM: Gold Game
SEMO: April 15, 4PM: First Responders Game and Postgame Home Run Derby
Indiana State: April 21, 5PM: Time Machine Tuesday, Y2K Night
Penn State:
- April 24, 5PM: MVP Night, Join us in celebrating the Most Valuable Professors who teach and lead our student-athletes in the classroom.
- April 25, TBD: World's Largest Softball Tailgate & Senior Day
- Marathon Day: All marathon participants that show their bib can receive a discount at concessions.
- April 26, 12PM: Challenger Game, Fighting Illini Softball will honor the Tom Jones Challenger League. The Tom Jones Challenger League focuses on children, ages 6-21, with varying degrees of physical or mental challenges and works to provide a safe environment for kids to enjoy themselves.
Season-Long Promotions
Bark in the Park
Fans can bring their dogs to every home game at Eichelberger Field this season, and pick up free pup cups at concessions. All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon their arrival at Eichelberger Field.
Triple Play Tuesday
Purchase a soft pretzel, candy, and a soft drink for just ten dollars at every Tuesday home game. (Excludes smart water and sweet tea).
Walking Taco Wednesday
At all Wednesday home games, purchase a walking taco for just seven dollars.
FamILLy Friday
A great deal for the whole famILLy every Friday at Eichelberger Field. Purchase four hot dogs, four popcorns, and four soft drinks for 40 dollars. (Excludes smart water and sweet tea).
*All promotions are subject to change.
