Illinois Football Carry-In Policy
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Illinois Football Carry-In Policy ITEMS PERMITTED: ITEMS PROHIBITED: Clutches no larger than 4.5” x 7.0”, clear tote (no larger than 12” x (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO): 6” x 12”), 1 gallon clear plastic storage bag, clear drawstring bag Bags larger than 4.5” x 7.0”(including purses, and binocular cases), (no larger than 12” x 12”, binoculars (without case), cameras (lenses containers, strollers, laser pointers, umbrellas, banners, flags, signs, no longer than 4”), blankets, jackets, items related to a medical noisemakers, weapons, laptops, video recorders, monopods, tripods condition, seat cushions (not more than 16” wide), diaper bags or any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate. (with child), food items in clear bags, and sealed plastic bottles of water 20 ounces and smaller. Dear Football Fans: From the East or West on I-74…Take I-74 East or West to the Lincoln Ave. exit. Take Lincoln Ave. South to Florida Ave. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to welcome you to Turn right (West) onto Florida Ave. and continue West to football Memorial Stadium, home of Fighting Illini Football at the University parking lots. of Illinois. College football is an exciting experience and there is no From the West on I-72… I-72 becomes University Ave. in better place to view a college football game than Memorial Stadium. Champaign. Follow directions outlined above in directions from To insure that your game day experience is an enjoyable one, we the North. have created this informational guide designed to provide you with Illinois Football game day information. We hope that your experience Road Construction Updates…The MCORE project located at Memorial Stadium this season will be as memorable as always. in the heart of Campustown will expand mobility choices and increase user access along five core transit corridors in the University of Illinois University District. This project began in the Fall of 2016 and will Division of Intercollegiate Athletics be completed in the Winter of 2019. For updates on the project and how this may impact traffic patterns on game day please visit www.mcoreproject.com and www.fightingillini.com. Athletic Information Street Closures…First St., between Kirby Ave. and Stadium Dr., will be closed starting at 6:00 a.m. each game day for For answers to questions about ticket availability, park- Fighting Illini Street Fest. Only patrons with a Lot 36 or 37 ing, kick-off times, or upcoming opponents, please visit parking pass will be allowed to enter from the north on First the University of Illinois Athletic Department website St. prior to the game. After the game, First St. will become one at www.fightingillini.com or call the Illinois Ticket way going north, between Kirby Ave. and Green St. Kirby Ave., Office at866-ILLINI-1 . between First St. and Fourth St., and Peabody Dr., between First St. and Fourth St., will also be closed starting at 6:00 a.m. each game day until the completion of the game. Street closure times may vary for the Friday night game. Please check fightingillini. Directions… Please see Map 1 for more information. com for more information. From the North…Take I-57 to University Ave. (East). Turn right (South) onto Mattis Ave. Follow Mattis Ave. to Kirby Ave. Turn Accessible Services… left (East) on Kirby Ave. and continue to football parking lots. Entrances…Access to ADA seating in the Horseshoe is through Note: An alternate, less congested route is available by continu- Gate 31 via Portal 6 on the east side of the stadium and through ing South on Mattis to Windsor Rd. Turn left onto Windsor Rd. Gate 32 via Portal 1 on the west side of the stadium. Access and continue East, then turn left on either First St., Fourth St., or to ADA seating in the North Stands is through Portal 3 on the Lincoln Ave. to reach football parking lots. northwest side of the stadium. Access to ADA seating in the From the South…Take I-57 to the Curtis Road Exit. Turn right west balcony is through Portal 1 or Portal 3. (East) onto Curtis Rd. and follow it to route 45/Neil St. Turn left Elevators…Accessible elevators for the West Balcony are (North) onto route 45/Neil St. toward Champaign. Turn right onto located in the Great West Hall near Gate 10 (North) and Gate Windsor Rd. and left onto either First St., Fourth St., or Lincoln Ave. 24 (South). Only the North elevator will be available for pregame to reach football parking lots. use to the West Balcony. Postgame both the North and South elevators will be available for patrons. Golf Cart Shuttle Services…are available to patrons that Emergencies… need assistance between the parking lots and the stadium on game days. The shuttle service will begin two hours prior to Emergencies and Evacuation Procedures…In the kick-off and will run continuously up to 15 minutes before event of an emergency, all Event Staff, Law Enforcement and kick-off. Shuttle service will resume at the end of each game Fire Personnel will assist guests in any necessary relocation or as soon as pedestrian traffic allows. Patrons who would like to evacuation. Information will also be provided over the public utilize this service prior to kick-off should wait at one of the address system. following locations: (See Map 2) East entrances of Lot 31 and Public address announcements…are not made under Lot 33, Florida Ave. entrance of Lot 45, and on the corner of most instances; however, please contact the Guest Service Oak St. and Hazelwood Dr. in Research Park. Shuttle service will Centers if you need to contact someone in the event of an also be provided to patrons parked in the handicapped parking extraordinary circumstance. East Guest Service Center: spaces in the quadrants of the State Farm Center. Patrons parked 217-649-3231 (this number will only be active on game day). in these spaces should remain by their vehicles and wait for West Guest Service Center: 217-265-0200 (this number the golf cart to approach them. The pre-game drop-off and will only be active on game day). post-game pick-up location at the stadium for the west side will be on Kirby Ave. near Portal 1 and for the east side will be Facility Information… on Kirby Ave. near Portal 6. Baby Changing Stations…are located in men’s and women’s Hearing Assistance Devices…are designed to enhance restrooms in the Horseshoe and in the Great East and West Halls. the public address announcements made in Memorial Stadium. These devices can be checked out on game day at the West and Concessions…stands are located throughout Memorial Stadium East Guest Service Centers. serving a wide variety of fan favorites including hot dogs, brats, nachos, French fries, BBQ and refreshing Coca-Cola products. Parking and ADA Shuttle Lot…A limited number of All selling points in Memorial Stadium will accept credit cards. accessible parking spaces, including van accessible spaces, are provided in the four quadrants of the State Farm Center. Drinking Fountains…are located throughout Memorial An ADA Shuttle Lot is also located in Research Park off of First St. Stadium. An ADA accessible bus will provide transportation from this lot Entrances…open one and one-half hours prior to the to the stadium prior to the game and after the game. The fee for scheduled kick-off time. Please see Map 3 for entrances and all ADA parking is $20 unless you have an I FUND parking pass. seating information. A disabled license plate or handicap placard is required to park in Press Box…is utilized by working personnel and is accessible by these spaces. Use of a disabled plate or placard without presence using the north elevator on the west side of the stadium. Working of a disabled person in the vehicle is a violation of the State motor press may submit requests for credentials to the Athletic Media vehicle code. Relations Department at 217-333-1391. Seating…is located in the South Horseshoe, North Stands, and Restrooms…are located throughout Memorial Stadium. Portable the West Balcony with chairs available for able body companions. restrooms are located throughout the parking lots. Smoking Policy…Smoking is prohibited on all campus property at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, both indoors and outdoors, in university-owned vehicles and in privately-owned vehicles parked on campus property. This includes Memorial Stadium and the parking lots surrounding it. Guest Services… Medical Services… ATMs…are located in the Great East and West Halls, and the Ambulance…services are on site during all home football Colonnades Club level. games. Patrons needing an ambulance should seek the nearest Fan Text Message System…Should fans need assistance IEMS technician, police officer, usher, or event management staff while inside of the stadium, they will be able to contact event member for assistance. management staff by sending a text message to 69050, keyword First Aid Rooms…at Memorial Stadium are located under ILLINI from their phone. Be sure to include the problem and the section 105 on the east side, and in the southwest corner of the location of the incident, including the section number, row, and Great West Hall south of Gate 24. seat number (if applicable) in the message. Please note that IEMS (Illini Emergency Medical Services)…technicians standard message and data rates may apply. wearing red shirts are located in the East Main Stands, East Guest Service Centers…are located near Gate 15 on the east Balcony, West Main Stands, and Horseshoe in vomitories marked side of the stadium and near the middle of the Great West Hall on with red railings.