Minnesota Illinois Football

FILE - A general view of Memorial Stadium during an NCAA football game between Illinois and Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)

 BRADLEY LEEB

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - With record crowds anticipated this fall, the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that several concessions enhancements are coming to Memorial Stadium. 

Illinois Athletics shared some of the highlights in an Aug. 14 press release, beginning with Yuengling being available for purchase wherever beer is sold. Papa John's will have pizza options on the east and west sides of the stadium.

The popular Illini Hour deal and season ticket holder discounts will be available at all locations throughout Memorial Stadium, excluding food trucks.

Yeti specialty cups, which are white with a silver Illinois script, will be sold for $47.99 at select concession stands. Beer will be sold at most concession stands.

New Illini Markets have been added in the northwest portion of the Great West Hall and the southeast corner of the Great East Hall. Seven Illini Market locations are throughout the facility. 

Smith Burger returns this season and has added a new location in the Great West Hall. All Smith Burger locations in the stadium will add beer sales to its offerings. 

Four new beer and water tankers have been placed inside vomitories in the east main stands for fans to grab drinks quickly without missing the action.

The main concessions stand in the east balcony was renovated, highlighted by the addition of two new points of sale.

The Big Grove Batched Cocktail Tent will offer specialty cocktails and beer to fans in the south end zone of the horseshoe. 

In the student section, a Jarling's Custard Cup stand has been added, and pretzels will now be offered at all beer locations. 

Also new in 2025:

  • Two of the main concession stands in the Colonnades Club will be run by Smith Burger Company and Big Grove Tavern.
  • Two action stations have been added, with one on each end of the Colonnades Club.
  • Both outdoor terrace areas in the 77 Club will feature new seating spaces and offer a special outdoor grill.
  • Suite owners will have the option of custom add-ons, and can request specific food offerings and beverage lines.
  • Premium liquor packages will be available for fans wanting to upgrade the offerings in their suites.
  • Premium seat holders on the sixth and seventh floors will see new complimentary refreshment stations. 

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