Dads Weekend

Illini Hockey vs. Maryville - Friday, November 4th & Saturday, November 5th

Enjoy a Friday night at the University of Illinois Ice Arena cheering on the Fighting Illini against Maryville University.

Time: 7 CST
Location: Illini Ice Arena

Illini Women's Basketball Game - Friday, November 4th

Celebrate history and support new head coach Shauna Green as she takes the court in her first games as the new head coach of the women's team. The Illini take on Quincy in an exhibition game at the State Farm Center

Time: TBD CST
Location: State Farm Center

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE FINALIZING TICKET PACKAGES AND WILL PROVIDE THE LINK WHEN IT IS LIVE!

Illinois vs. MSU Football Game

Illinois Football, being led by 2nd year head coach Bret Bielema, will take on the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. During the game, the Illini Dads Association will be announcing the 2022 "King Dad" winner. It will be a great time, so enjoy the day by bringing your family to be a part of it.

This link will take you directly to the UIUC Division of Intercollegiate Athletics' (DIA) ticket portal where you can pick and choose your ticket, the quantity and the location. There will be two ticket levels and no purchasing limits.

Time: TBD

Costs: $55 to $75 per person

If your Illinois student wants to sit with you, you will need to buy a ticket. Parents are not allowed to sit in the North End Zone in the student center.

Please know that premeal tickets and other event tickets will be sold separately with a different link.

In addition, tickets will be sent digitally to you. While there will be NO refunds, you can sell and/or transfer your tickets electronically using the Illinois app. More details are available on the ticket site.

Pre-Game Meal - Starts 2 hours prior to kickoff

Enjoy a lunch served by Hickory River with your family and pick up and buy tickets for all the weekend festivities right before the football game. We will be located inside the Activities Recreational Center or ARC, located north of Memorial Stadium at 201 East Peabody Drive.

Time: 2 Hours Prior To Kick Off

Costs: $25 per person

Due to Football Tickets being sold separately, we will not be able to offer a combination food/FB ticket option moving forward.

A Cappella Concert: A Tribute to Dad, featuring the nationally ranked "No Comment" Acappella

Enjoy an evening listening to University of Illinois "No Comment" Acappella, a student acappella group, who will sing and entertain you and your family through their award winning singing and performing abilities.

• Costs: $15 per person

• Location: Foellinger Auditorium located on the Quad

• Doors Open at 7:00pm; Event starts at 7:30pm

Illini Dads 5K

Enjoy a Sunday run with your family at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Arboretum, 2001 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61802

Enjoy our annual student/dad or solo 5K fun run set at the Illinois Cross Country Team official venue through the beautiful UofI Arboretum in south campus. All are welcome. Join others to compete or leisurely complete the 5K and earn your medal at the finish line. Every registrant will receive a commemorative shirt and all participants get water and snacks upon completion.

Time: Start time is 9:00 am with onsite registration starting at 7:30 am

Costs: $30 per runner in advance; $30 at the door