Illini to host Chicago Homecoming
By: Aaron Bennett
Updated: March 13, 2013
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (UI Release) - As
one of the pioneers of the Homecoming
tradition in college athletics, the University of Illinois will add a
wrinkle to the century-old tradition this year. In addition to its
traditional on-campus homecoming Oct. 26 vs. Michigan State, Illinois
will host a "Chicago Homecoming" this fall for the
thousands of UI alumni in Chicagoland when the Fighting Illini face the
Washington Huskies at historic Soldier Field on Sept. 14.
Tickets for the Chicago Homecoming game are on sale now for as low as $30 at the Illinois Athletic Ticket office, by
calling 1-866-ILLINI-1 or online.
There are three price levels for the game: $80 for sideline seats, $50
for 200-level end-zone seats, and $30 for 400 level corner seats. Order
forms for the game have been mailed to I Fund donors and season ticket
holders. All Illinois student season ticket
holders will receive a free ticket to the Chicago Homecoming game.
As
part of the Chicago Homecoming festivities, there will be tailgating
opportunities and a special Chicago-style Street
Fest area located just outside Soldier Field for fans and alumni to
enjoy a day full of activities at the historic home of the Chicago
Bears. More details on pregame activities available for fans attending
the game will be forthcoming.
"The
Fighting Illini football game at Soldier Field in September will be an
outstanding opportunity for our fans and
alumni to experience a game at one of the nation's iconic football
venues," Director of Athletics Mike Thomas said. "We'll bring as much
tradition and Illini game-day atmosphere as possible to the Windy City
as we celebrate a Chicago Homecoming. I have no doubt
this will be a very memorable day for fans of all ages."
Illini
fans are asked to purchase their Chicago Homecoming tickets directly
from the Illinois Ticket Office. Tickets
purchased through the Illinois Ticket Office will have exclusive access
to the best seats in Soldier Field. Priority deadline to order tickets
through Illinois Athletics is April 30.
In addition to the Chicago Homecoming game, 2013 Illinois football home season tickets are on
sale now for as low as $99. Current season ticket holders at all price levels must renew
by April 9 to
remain in their current seat location or have a chance to improve their
seats. Season ticket holders may improve their ticket location by
joining the I FUND
or increasing their annual giving to the I FUND.
