Bielema, Bailey to Guest Conduct Seventh-Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2
May 28, 2026 | Football
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and DB Matthew Bailey will be the Chicago Cubs' guest conductors for the famous seventh-inning stretch at Illini Night at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 2, when the Cubs take on the Athletics. Bielema will also headline the Illini Night pregame party at Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern.
Illinois DL Joe Barna will throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Illini Night game. The Cubs and A's are scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. CT at Wrigley.
The Illini's popular pregame party will take place at Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern (3647 N Clark St) at 4 p.m. CT. Admission is free for the pregame event and no game ticket is necessary.
The Cubs are offering a special Illini Night ticket that includes a Cubs/Illini hat. Tickets are available at FightingIllini.com/Cubs. To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Sydney Cohen at 773-404-4121 or scohen@cubs.com.
