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

Announcements

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

Customer Service Team Lead Supervisor Goes to Memphis to Help With Flood Relief

Robert Crossman headed for Memphis on May 9th, making his 25th trip as a disaster-relief volunteer for the American Red Cross. Read more here.

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 Four 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 recently celebrated their wedding reception at Memorial Stadium appeared on the CW's recent reality show.  Click Here to watch Laura and Austin's cast interview and to find details on the show.  For more information on hosting your premier event at Memorial Stadium please see our Event Rentals page.

To Do's of 2011

Memorial Stadium Events was featured in the New Gazette as one of the top 10 things to do this year.  Click Here for the article.