Homecoming Tailgate
2026 Homecoming Tailgate
October 3, 2026
Memorial Stadium | Time TBD
Enjoy complimentary food and drinks and catch up with your fellow alumni before you watch the Fighting Illini take on their homecoming opponents, Purdue University. The tailgate will start two hours prior to kickoff. A limited number of football tickets will be available for alumni on a first-come, first-served basis (limit 4 per household). RSVP by Wednesday, September 16.
Also that weekend, please join us for the Alumni and Graduate Awards Ceremony (Friday at 4:30pm).
Advance registration for the Awards Ceremony and Homecoming Tailgate is required.
Visit the links and check this page at a later date to learn more about these events as details become available.
Gameday Information
Comprehensive gameday information can be found on the Fighting Illini website:
Tent location: The tailgate tent map will be posted below as soon as we receive it. There will be a sign outside our tent that says “Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering."
Tickets: if you have confirmed football tickets from ChBE, you can pick them at the tailgate. Any tickets not picked up by kick-off will be forfeited.
Parking: Visit the Gameday Guide for parking locations, cost and availability. See Parking Information here.
Stadium policies: Memorial Stadium has a clear bag policy in place and cashless concessions. The Gameday Guide includes additional information about permitted/prohibited items, fan conduct policies, emergency/safety procedures and more.
Photography: The department plans to capture photographs of this event. Be aware that if you attend, you are consenting to the possibility that your image and likeness may be shared or published by the university for marketing-communications purposes. Please alert the photographer if you don’t want your photograph taken.
Visit our apparel webstore!
Looking for ChBE merchandise to sport? We've got you covered with a variety of departmental apparel, including polos, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, and more! We also have swag for the whole family — choose from items designed specifically for your parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Turnaround time is estimated to be between 7-12 business days once an order is placed.
If you have questions or suggestions related to the ChBE Webstore, email us at chbe-comms@illinois.edu.
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