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Final Home Game of 2009 - Illinois vs. Fresno State
The Illini's battle against the Bulldogs of Fresno State University will be December 5th. The game will be at 11:30 AM, and will be televised on the Big Ten Network. Please read on for important gameday details.
Gameday Details:
-Gametime is 11:30 AM, and premium seating gates will open at 9:30 AM (Entry from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM only available at Portal 2 in front of the Red Grange Statue).
-The Colonnades Club Concession Action Station will tentatively be a Made-to-Order Omlet Station ($7.50/person), and will be located on the south end. Additionally, the Colonnades Club Dessert Cart will be available in the middle of the Colonnades Club throughout the game. As always, the Colonnades Club's main concession stands are also available throughout the game (click here for menu).
-To view the menu for the Memorial Stadium Suites and 77 Club click here.
-Please read below for other Illinois Premium Seating reminders.
Come Play!
Illinois Premium Seating Reminders
As we continue in our second season in our beautiful facility, please keep the following guidelines in mind and share them with your guests to ensure a excellent experience for all fans. For a complete listing of Illinois Premium Seating Policies refer to your manual.
-Due to the catering contract and liquor license, food and drink are not allowed in stairwells or elevators.
- Patrons may NOT go outside any portal and reenter. Patrons may only go outside the gates (blue doors) and must remain inside the black fencing. Proper hand stamp must be shown to reenter the premium seating areas.
-Due to state law, smoking is not allowed in any premium seating area (including the 6th floor patio and the memorial columns on the 4th floor). Smoking is allowed outside 15 feet from a doorway, and patrons must show their hand stamp to re-enter.
-Due to Big Ten/NCAA rules all guests must have a ticket regardless of age. Lap seats are not available in premium seating areas.
-Due to capacity limitations, Colonnades Club ticket holders do not have access to 600, 700, or 800 Levels.
Freaky Festivities Enjoyed During Illinois vs Michigan on Halloween!
Memorial Stadium's premium seating areas were the place to be this year on All Hallows' Eve. Starting when gates opened, members and guests partied in the Colonnades Club to the sounds of DJ Craig Gaskins of G Force Productions. Also, as part of the festivities, Fighting Illini masks were handed out to members and guests. Most importantly, the Illini exited the field victorious ... trouncing Michigan 38-13!
Illinois Premium Seating Gameday Photos Now Available
As an extra amenity this season, a photographer from Illiniphoto will be moving throughout the Colonnades Club, 77 Club, and Suites to capture the priceless moments of Fighting Illini Football Gamedays. To access these pictures after each home game please visit the Gameday Pictures section of our Member Multimedia page
Premium Seating Gifts Provided to Members
The first three games provided the opportunity for Colonnades Club members to pick up their exclusive 2009 gift, a coffee gift bag. 77 Club member received a picnic wine box set, and Fighting Illini Suite Holders found their gifts, two coffee set backpacks, waiting for them inside their suite at the Illinois State game. If you have questions or comments about the gifts, please contact premiumseating@illinois.edu. Enjoy and Go Illini!
Colonnades Club Single-Game Tickets Available for Colonnades Club Members
Colonnades Club Members are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to host family, friends, customers and clients in their exquisite Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium. To reserve single-game Colonnades Club seats for the 2009 Football Season Colonnades Club Members can call Bobbi Duval today (217.265.0347). Click here for more information.
