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 . 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 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. These vomitories are found in sections 101/102, the west side of the stadium. 104/105 and 107/108 in the East Main Stands, 203/204 and Lost and Found…inquiries can be made at the East and West 206/207 in the East Balcony, 113/114 and 118/119 in the Horse- Guest Service Centers. Once the booths have closed, inquiries can shoe and 124/125 and 129/130 in the West Main Stands. In the be directed to the Event Management Office, 1700 South Fourth North Stands the technicians are located at the stairs to sections Street, Champaign, IL 61820, by phone at 217-333-FIND, or by 132/133 and 136/137. IEMS technicians will also be available in e-mail: [email protected]. the West Balcony. Merchandise…Fighting Illini merchandise is available for sale Parking… inside of the Great East and West Halls and outside of the south horseshoe. Merchandise is also available outside the stadium in Parking Lot Fees…Many lots are pass only lots. There are the Grange Grove tailgating lot on the west side prior, during and some lots available for game day purchase. These lots are Lot after each game. 44, 46, 47, 49 and the lots in Research Park. Parking fees for these lots are $20 per automobile. Automobiles with pull Programs…are for sale at stands located in the Great East and behinds are allowed in Lots 47 and 49 for $40. Recreational West Halls. vehicles/motor homes may park in Lot 33 for $40. Buses may Recycling…containers are located throughout Memorial Stadium park on Pennsylvania Avenue for $50. Please see Map 2 for more and the surrounding parking lots. information. Seatback Cushions…are available on a season basis. Customer Hours…Parking lots are open to patrons starting at 7:00 a.m. service booths will be set up in Memorial Stadium. To place an and remain open until 10:00 p.m.* on game days. Parking lot order or for more information call 866-514-3435 or go online at opening times will vary for the Friday night game. Please visit www.IlliniSeats.com. fightingillini.com for more information. *NOTE: This excludes any night games that Illinois might have in which parking lots will We make tailgating easy! Reserve Tailgate Concierge… close 1 hour after the completion of the game. your full-service tailgate package now in Grange Grove by visiting www.tailgaterconcierge.com or calling 888-301-2190. Packages include tailgate equipment, food & beverage options, and all set-up and take-down. Overnight RV/Motorhome Parking…is available the night Prohibited or Restricted Items… before home games in Lot 33 starting at 6 p.m. Starting at 7 a.m. on game days RVs will either need to pay the $40 to stay in the Alcoholic Beverages…are strictly prohibited from being lot, or relocate to their respective pass lot. carried into Memorial Stadium. Patrons seen consuming alcohol during Illinois Football games, outside the premium seating area, Priority Parking…is available to all I Fund members. will be asked to leave the Stadium. No refunds will be granted For more information, please call 217-333-6595. for such cases. Prohibited Items…The following items or actions are not Banners & Signs…are not allowed in Memorial Stadium. allowed in parking lots: personal golf carts, open fires, weapons, fireworks, saving parking places, disorderly conduct, advertising Cameras…are restricted in Memorial Stadium: cameras with banners or displays, picketing or political campaigning, solicita- a stand or tripod are not permitted. Video cameras are not tion, tethered blimps, balloons, and other oversized inflatables. permitted. Personal snapshot pocket cameras are allowed in the stadium, however, in no instance may photography interfere with Shuttle Service…C-U MTD has a football game day “Tran- access ways, seat aisles, or other guests’ enjoyment of the game. Sport Route.” The route has numerous pick up points throughout Cameras are to come in without a bag unless they meet the campus. For more information call 217-384-8188 or go online at CLEAR bag policy. www.cumtd.com. NOTE: Secondary use of any pictures, audio description, film, tape Premium Seating… or drawing of the game are the exclusive rights of the NCAA. Alcohol…Spectra is solely responsible for the sale and services Clear Bag Policy…Fans will be able to carry the following styles of all alcoholic beverages within the premium seating area in and bag sizes into Memorial Stadium: Bags that are CLEAR plastic accordance with the State of Illinois. All individuals purchasing or vinyl and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”; CLEAR drawstring bag and/or consuming alcoholic beverages must be at least 12” x 12”; One-gallon CLEAR plastic storage bag; Small clutch twenty-one (21) years of age per Illinois state law. All alcohol no larger than 4.5” x 7”. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags sales will conclude at the end of the third quarter. (with child) and approved medical needs after proper inspection. All backpacks regardless of size are prohibited and any bags larger Entrance…Premium seating patrons may enter through the than 12” x 6” x 12”, clear or non-clear, will be strictly prohibited. premium seating lobby on the west side of Memorial Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items into Memorial Individuals with a suite or 77 Club ticket should enter through Stadium and all bags are subject to search and inspection. Gate 16. Those with a Colonnades Club ticket should enter through Gate 18. All suites and club areas will open two hours Concealed-Carry…With the passage of the concealed weapons prior to kickoff and patrons may use Portal 2 for entrance. law in the state of Illinois, fans are reminded that concealed weapons are not allowed on the U of I campus and are prohibited Event Rental…If you are interested in reserving a premium at all collegiate sporting events. seating club area within Memorial Stadium on a non-football game day for your next event, please contact the Office of Illinois Coolers and Containers…are not allowed in Memorial Premium Seating at 217-244-7722. Stadium. (This includes cans, glass bottles, thermos bottles, wine skins, bota bags, and glass of any kind.) Premium Seating Opportunities…If you are interested in seats in the Colonnades Club, the 77 Club, or Memorial Food and Drink…Food items contained in the approved Stadium Suites please contact the Office of Illinois Premium CLEAR bags may be carried into Memorial Stadium. Sealed plastic bottles of water, 20 ounces and smaller, may also be Seating at 217-244-7722 or visit: www.fightingillini.com/ carried into the stadium. premiumseating. Other Items…prohibited from Memorial Stadium include Ticket Information… fireworks, noisemakers (whistles or horns), strollers, baby carriers, tri-pods, umbrellas, video cameras, and weapons of any kind Entrance Information…Five portal entrances will be used on (including pocket knives). Storage facilities are not available for game day. Please see Map 3 for locations. For direct and efficient items left at portals. access to your seat, please enter the stadium through the portal nearest your seat location. Personal Seatbacks and Seat Cushions…brought into Memorial Stadium should be 9” x 16” or smaller in size. Game Day Ticket Sales…are located on the South side of Kirby Ave. half way between First and Fourth Sts. Ticket booths Tents and Tailgating… open at 9 a.m. for morning and afternoon games and 12 p.m. for evening and night games. Please visit fightingillini.com for more Groups…can reserve tent space in the exclusive tent area in information. Lot 31 and Grange Grove (see map 2 for exact locations). To be eligible for tent space, groups must purchase 50 tickets or Infants and Toddlers…ages two and under, are allowed to more (available at a group discount), and order tents, food enter the stadium at a discounted ticket price. For $5, fans can and beverages through approved vendors. For complete details purchase an infant ticket, but the infant must sit in the lap of an and information on group tents, contact Jordan Davis at adult during the game. Infant tickets may not be purchased for (217) 300-4309, or by e-mail: [email protected]. use in suites or club areas. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booths located on Kirby Ave. or at Will Call located at the Illinois Grange Grove…located directly west of Memorial Stadium, Ticket Office, located on the West side of the State Farm Center. is a free, high-energy tailgating area, which Fighting Illini fans of all ages can enjoy. There will be space for fans to set up their Office Information…The Illinois Ticket Office is open own tailgate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Vehicles will not be weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located on the allowed inside Grange Grove which will open the day before from West side of the State Farm Center off of First St. 5pm to 7pm for fans to reserve their space and set up any tailgate Priority Seating…is available to all I Fund members. For more items. The lot will reopen at 7 a.m. on game day and will remain information, please call 217-333-6595. open until 10 p.m. or one hour after the conclusion of a night Re-Entry…Patrons are not allowed to leave Memorial Stadium game. In addition to tailgating, fans can also enjoy live music and during the game and re-enter with an already scanned ticket. a family fun zone with inflatables, face painting, activities for A new ticket is required for entry. kids, beginning three hours before kick. There will be a variety of food vendors located on First Street right outside Grange Grove. Ticket Replacement Policy…Tickets purchased in advance of game day that are lost, stolen, or destroyed can be replaced is allowed in all football parking Individual Tailgating… for a $5 fee, if the Illinois Ticket Office can verify that the lots. All those tailgating must adhere to the policies listed in barcode has not yet been scanned. Once a ticket has been the parking section of this guide. Personal tailgating tents replaced, the barcode on the original ticket will become invalid. and awnings must be 10’x10’ or smaller, and must fit within Replacement tickets can be obtained on game day at the Illinois the boundary of one designated parking space. Tailgating on Ticket Office, located on the West side of the State Farm Center. sidewalks or walkways is prohibited. Personal golf carts are prohibited from tailgating areas. No electrical power will be provided. Please dispose of hot used charcoal in the specified disposal containers located throughout the parking lots. Tickets…may be purchased in person with cash, check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express, over the telephone at 217-333-3470 or 866-ILLINI-1, or online at www.fightingillini. com. NOTE: The specifies that every person attending a football game must have a valid ticket to enter the stadium, including infants. Will Call… General Public Tickets…are to be picked up at the Illinois Ticket Office, located on the West side of the State Farm Center. Will Call opens at 9 a.m. for morning or early afternoon games and 12 p.m. for evening or night games. In order to obtain tickets at Will Call, a valid photo ID that matches the name on the order must be presented at the time of pick up. Refunds are not issued for unclaimed tickets left at will call. Press Will Call…is located at the Illinois Ticket Office, located on the West side of the State Farm Center. A valid ID will be required when picking up press credentials. University of Illinois player guest tickets…are located in Irwin Indoor Practice Facility located near the corner of Peabody Ave. and Fourth St. All recipients should use the north doors to enter the building and will be required to show a valid photo ID. Visiting player guest tickets…are located in Irwin Indoor Practice Facility located near the corner of Peabody Ave. and Fourth St. All recipients should use the north doors to enter the building and will be required to show a valid photo ID. Recruit and High School Coaches tickets…are located in Irwin Indoor Practice Facility located near the corner of Peabody Ave. and Fourth St. All recipients should use the north doors to enter the building and will be required to show a valid photo ID. CHAMPAIGN

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LOCATIONS ADA SEATING LOCATIONS Accessible Elevators BAND Guest Service Center Located near Gates 10 Located near Gate 15 (North) & 24 (South) First Aid Guest Service Center 131 101 Section 105 201 Located near the middle of the Varsity Room Great West Hall 130 102 Nest to Command 202 Compound, SE Corner First Aid SW Corner of 129 103 203 Great West Hall Press Entry North Elevator near 128 104 204 Gate 10 Premium Seating Entrance 127 105 205 Gates 16 and 18

ADA SEATING 126 106 206 Portal 2 125 107 207

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122 110 121 111 120 112 113 119 114 RESTROOMS 118 ADA SEATING 117 115 Men’s: Sections 116 102, 104, 106, 108, RESTROOMS 202, 204, 206, 208 Men’s: Sections Top of Towers 124, 126, 128, Women’s: Sections 130, 224, 230 103, 105, 107, 109, Women’s: Sections 201, 203, 207, 209, 123, 125, 127, 129, Top of Towers 131, 224, 230 Great East Hall

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Times and Dates are subject to change. All times are listed in CST. 2018 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Sept. 1 (Sat., 11:00 am) Kent State

Sept. 8 (Sat., 6:30 pm) Western Illinois

Sept. 15 (Sat., 2:30 pm) South Florida at ,

Sept. 21 (Fri., 8:00 pm) Penn State Hall of Fame Weekend Foundation Weekend

Oct. 6 (Sat., TBA) at Rutgers Oct. 13 (Sat., 2:30pm/3:00 pm) Purdue Homecoming

Oct. 20 (Sat., 11:00 am) at Wisconsin Oct. 27 (Sat., TBA) at Maryland Nov. 3 (Sat., TBA) Minnesota Dad’s Weekend

Nov. 10 (Sat., TBA) at Nebraska Nov. 17 (Sat., TBA) Iowa Nov. 24 (Sat., TBA) at Northwestern

The University of Illinois would like Illinois football to be an enjoyable experience for all who attend our events. We take great pride in the conduct of our student-athletes and our fans. Coaches instruct their athletes to treat opponents and officials with respect. We also request that you, the fans, display a high degree of respect and sportsmanship at all times. If a patron displays conduct which endangers or disrupts players, coaches, officials, or other patrons, please report offenders to the nearest event staff member or a police officer. The University of Illinois reserves the right to remove disruptive individuals from Memorial Stadium. No refunds will be granted in such cases. Thank you for your support of Illinois Athletics. We hope you enjoy your visit to the University of Illinois campus and your experience at Memorial Stadium.

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