Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Stadium in 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Fighting Illini Athletics along with the Marching Illini will host a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium’s dedication, the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced Tuesday. Memorial Stadium’s Dedication Game famously occurred against Michigan on Oct. 18, 1924, when Red Grange gained national headlines after scoring four touchdowns in the […]

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Stadium in 2024

Happy New Year!

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wishing you all the peace, love and of course, the Marching Illini this 2024. Wishes of prosperity and peace to you and yours this new year! GO ILLINI!

Happy New Year!

Congratulations

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Congratulations to the five members of the Marching Illini who have successfully completed their undergraduate degrees this December! As you embark on this new chapter in your lives, we want to express our pride in your achievements and wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Your contributions to the Marching Illini […]

Congratulations

Happy Holidays

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wishing all of our students, parents, alums, and fans Happy Holidays. We are so grateful for each and everyone of you. Our office and operations will be closed until the start of the spring semester January 16th. We will continue to cover men’s and women’s basketball games with mini-bands over the holidays. Our […]

Happy Holidays

Happy Finals Week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Sending our best wishes to all of our students as they finish the fall semester. They will be completing final assignments, project and exams. Finals week will run from December 7 – 15. It has been an extremely busy semester and we are all looking forward to a refreshing and long overdue break. […]

Happy Finals Week

Twas the Night Before Finals

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — We are extremely grateful AND honored to be included in this year’s Chancellor’s Holiday Video. We took a rehearsal to dress in full uniform and do a few takes with the amazing Public Affairs team at Illinois. We hope you enjoy our small part in this video and this great message from Chancellor […]

Twas the Night Before Finals

Happy Thanksgiving

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — We are extremely grateful AND thankful to each of our students, parents, alums, and fans who make up and support the Marching Illini. During this season of thanksgiving, we share our ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE with each and every one of you. May you find quality time with family and friends this Thanksgiving – […]

Happy Thanksgiving

Dates Announced for 2024 Homecoming, Dads Day, Foundation Weekend

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following the Big Ten’s announcement of the 2024 football schedule, Illinois has selected its Foundation Weekend, Homecoming, and Dads Day dates for next season. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14, 2024, Dads Day will be Nov. 2, 2024, and Foundation Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 7, 2024

Dates Announced for 2024 Homecoming, Dads Day, Foundation Weekend

B1G Announces 2024 Conference Schedule

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football team’s 2024 Big Ten schedule was announced Thursday by the conference office. The 2024 season will be the first for the 18-team Big Ten following the additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington to the conference. 2024 Schedule

B1G Announces 2024 Conference Schedule