Illinois Renaissance | the Renovation of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Announcements

First Gametime Announced for the 2012 Season in Primetime

The Big Ten Conference announced 14 prime time games that will be aired by its television partners in 2012. Among those announced was Illinois' game against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 22 at Memorial Stadium. The Illini and Bulldogs will kick-off under the lights at 7 p.m. CDT on the Big Ten Network. It marks the first game time announced for Illinois' 2012 season.  Click here for more info.

Moms Out At Memorial Stadium Brunch- A SUCCESS!

University of Illinois students were encouraged to bring their mothers to the first annual MOMS Brunch hosted in the exclusive Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium.  Two reservation times were available at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM on Sunday, April 22nd.  Click here to see the flyer.  The event was extremely well-received and is anticipated to be held in again in 2013!

Through A Historic 8 Game Home Schedule, Illinois Premium Seating Members Enjoyed The Best Seats in the House in 2011!

With the most home games since 1903, Illinois Premium Seating Members found their club seats and suites their home away from home during the fall of 2011.  In their home away from home they were able to enjoy tremendous gameday environments.   The Colonnades Club featured new action station items including the Made-To-Order Cheese Steak, a new concession stand in the "Hickory Hut", and an expanded breakfast menu at "The Gridiron" concession stand.  Along with exemplary catering and customer service, Suite Owners and 77 Club Members were able to enjoy the return of the 77 Club Special Amenities Schedule (found here).

Other Features For the 2011 Season Included:

• The band Soul Purpose performing pregame and at halftime at Illinois' only night game of 2011.  Fans raved about the band as the Illini gutted out a 17-15 victory over the Sun Devils!

  

• The Stadium FanCam which delighted at the OSU Game (website: http://www.fightingillini.com/fancam) as Todd Thomas of Porta Party DJ's entertained in the Colonnades Club

77 Club Namesake Harold "Red" Grange Honored as the #1 Big Ten Icon

In the world of college football, he has been called the greatest player of all time, is a charter member of its hall of fame and his sensational career vaulted the sport into the national consciousness for the first time. Now, Illinois' Red Grange, the "Galloping Ghost," has been named the No. 1 Big Ten Icon by the Big Ten Network. To watch the episode click here.  For more information, click here.

Big Ten Slate and Select Non-Conference Games Announced for 2013 & 2014

See updated schedules through 2014 here.

"Shedding for the Wedding" Reality Show Featured Memorial Stadium Couple

A couple that celebrated their wedding reception at Memorial Stadium appeared on the CW's recent reality show.  Click Here to find out more about the show.  For more information on hosting your premier event at Memorial Stadium please see our Event Rentals page.