Fan Events

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Fan Events

Check out the schedule below for upcoming Fighting Illini fan events!

Meet and greet your favorite coaches and administrators, get swag and giveaways, and celebrate all things ILLINI!

Date	Event	Registration / Tickets
WED. MAY 27, 2026 First Pitch: 6:40 PM CT	CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINN TWINS – Rate Field *Ticket Packages Available:* Standard Ticket Package - This package includes your Early Batting Practice Pass, Game Ticket, and Illini Quarter Zip. Patio Package - This package includes your Early Batting Practice Pass, Game Ticket, Patio Pass featuring two hours of all-you-can-eat and drink (5:10-7:10 p.m.) CT, and Illini Quarter Zip. *Early Batting practice is subject to change due to weather and team scheduling. Fees are applied at checkout.* If you have any questions or would like to purchase 10+ tickets, or a party area, please contact (312) 674-1000 or grouptickets@chisox.com.	GET TICKETS
TUES. JUNE 2, 2026 First Pitch: 7:05 PM CT	CHI CUBS vs. ATHLETICS – Wrigley Field Special ticket features a Cubs/Illini hat. Join us at Wrigley Field Tuesday, June 2, and purchase the University of Illinois Cap Special Ticket Offer. As part of the 2026 New Era College Cap Series, this offer includes a ticket to the Cubs-Brewers game and a special-edition Cubs and University of Illinois rope cap. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket offer purchased will be donated to the ICON Collective. To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Sydney Cohen at 773-404-4121 or scohen@cubs.com. *Pregame party at Brickhouse Tavern, in partnership with The Chicago Illini Club!	GET TICKETS
FRI. JULY 10, 2026 First Pitch: 7:15 PM CT	STL CARDINALS vs. ATL BRAVES – Busch Stadium Special ticket features a Cardinals/Illini hat. Join fellow Illini fans, alumni, and students for Illini Night, on Friday, July 10. With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an Illini-themed Cardinals cap! Get your tickets to cheer on the Fighting Illini AND the Cards!	GET TICKETS

Date

Event

Registration / Tickets

WED. MAY 27, 2026

First Pitch: 6:40 PM CT

CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINN TWINS – Rate Field

Ticket Packages Available:

Standard Ticket Package - This package includes your Early Batting Practice Pass, Game Ticket, and Illini Quarter Zip.

Patio Package - This package includes your Early Batting Practice Pass, Game Ticket, Patio Pass featuring two hours of all-you-can-eat and drink (5:10-7:10 p.m.) CT, and Illini Quarter Zip.

Early Batting practice is subject to change due to weather and team scheduling. Fees are applied at checkout.

If you have any questions or would like to purchase 10+ tickets, or a party area, please contact (312) 674-1000 or grouptickets@chisox.com.

GET TICKETS

TUES. JUNE 2, 2026

First Pitch: 7:05 PM CT

CHI CUBS vs. ATHLETICS – Wrigley Field

Special ticket features a Cubs/Illini hat.

Join us at Wrigley Field Tuesday, June 2, and purchase the University of Illinois Cap Special Ticket Offer. As part of the 2026 New Era College Cap Series, this offer includes a ticket to the Cubs-Brewers game and a special-edition Cubs and University of Illinois rope cap. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket offer purchased will be donated to the ICON Collective.

To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Sydney Cohen at 773-404-4121 or scohen@cubs.com.

*Pregame party at Brickhouse Tavern, in partnership with The Chicago Illini Club!

GET TICKETS

FRI. JULY 10, 2026

First Pitch: 7:15 PM CT

STL CARDINALS vs. ATL BRAVES – Busch Stadium

Special ticket features a Cardinals/Illini hat.

Join fellow Illini fans, alumni, and students for Illini Night, on Friday, July 10. With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an Illini-themed Cardinals cap! Get your tickets to cheer on the Fighting Illini AND the Cards!

GET TICKETS