Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)

Memorial Stadium in Champaign is the home of Illinois Fighting Illini football. The 60,000-seat venue sits on the University of Illinois campus and creates a classic Big Ten atmosphere. The stadium has been the site of Illini football for nearly a century. Memorial Stadium's design and tradition embody college football in the Midwest.

Memorial Stadium opened in 1923 as a memorial to Illinois students who died in World War I. Major renovations in 2008 updated the facility. The stadium has hosted numerous bowl-qualifying Illini teams and big Ten showdowns.