CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Fighting Illini Athletics has announced an exciting lineup of promotions and events for the 2025 football season. Here’s what fans can expect:
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Aug. 29 vs. Western Illinois
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Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT
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U of I Student Night with Res-Hall Challenge
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Greek Recruitment Tailgate with food and giveaways
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FamILLy Fun Zone all game long
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Sept. 13 vs. Western Michigan
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6 p.m. CT kickoff
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Celebrate Food and Ag Day with College of ACES tailgate
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FamILLy Day tailgate (sold out) and ticket sales ongoing
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Extra Yard for Teachers – free tickets for educators
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Band Day – high school band performances
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Youth Sports Day with special ticket packages
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FamILLy Fun Zone activities
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Sept. 27 vs. Southern California (Homecoming)
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Time TBA
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Homecoming parade, BBQ, 5K run, and court recognition
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Varsity I Weekend for former letterwinners
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Game Sponsor: Carle Health
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Oct. 11 vs. Ohio State
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Time TBA
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“Hail To The Orange Out” – fans encouraged to wear orange
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Giveaway: Orange Rally Towels
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Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend
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Game Sponsor: Toyota
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Nov. 1 vs. Rutgers
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Time TBA
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Dads Day with King Dad halftime crowning
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Foundation Weekend celebrations
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Game Sponsor: Coca-Cola
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Nov. 15 vs. Maryland
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Time TBA
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Military Appreciation Day honoring servicemen and women
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VetTix free tickets program and Coach B’s Tickets for Troops campaign
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Nov. 29 vs. Northwestern
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Time TBA
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Senior Day and Battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy
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Additional Info:
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FamILLy Fun Zone open at every home game in Grange Grove with bounce houses, face painting, giveaways, and more
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4-Game Mini Plan ($175) available for select games: Western Illinois, Ohio State, Rutgers, Northwestern
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Tickets and details at FightingIllini.com