Homecoming Tailgate

2025 Homecoming Tailgate

September 27, 2025
Grange Grove (tentative), 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, University of Southern California (USC). A limited number of football tickets will be available for alumni on a first-come, first-served basis (limit 4 per household). 

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The Homecoming Tailgate is one of a series of ChBE events that will take place during Homecoming weekend. Other events include:

Advance registration for the Awards Ceremony and Homecoming Tailgate is required. Registration is not needed for the Graduate Research Symposium – everyone is welcome to attend.

Visit the links and check this page at a later date to learn more about these events as details become available. Registration typically opens 1-2 months before events take place.

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.

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