RESERVE A TAILGATE
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will partner with Tailgater Concierge to provide Fighting Illini football fans a turn-key tailgate option for the 2021 football season. Fans can now arrive at Memorial Stadium to a fully set up tailgate, complete with tent, tables, chairs, and optional catering, TVs and beverages.
“With so many alumni and fans living outside of an hour drive to Memorial Stadium, we wanted to partner with a company that could take the burden off tailgate setup and breakdown,” Senior Associate Athletic Director Cassie Arner said. “Tailgating is such an integral part of the gameday experience and are a large reason fans come back to Memorial Stadium year after year. With Tailgater Concierge, all fans have to do is show up and everything is ready made for them.”
Tailgater Concierge offers four different tailgate sizes and price points, and tailgates can be booked for the entire season as well as per game. Season tailgate packages will receive a 10% discount. Tailgates will be located in Grange Grove, located on the west side of Memorial Stadium, and will be get first option of placement prior to the general public accesses the area the night before the game.
Tailgate options include a tent, tables, chairs, coolers with ice, and possible add-ons include speakers, high top tables, tailgate games, satellite television, and catering with possible alcoholic beverages.
- Field Goal – 1-10 Tailgaters, 10×10 premium space
- Touchdown – 11-20 Tailgaters, 10×20 premium space
- Safety – 21-34 Tailgaters, 15×20 premium space
- Championship – 35-50 Tailgaters, 20×25 premium space
- Groups of 50+ can customize tailgates in Lot 31, Grange Grove or other group areas, with the purchase of 50 or more tickets.
Tailgater Concierge has reserved space, will provide the tailgate equipment, handle the set-up and take-down, and have staff available on-site to help with anything else fans may need.