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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/28/2024
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
State Farm Center
Categories
Fighting Illini Athletics will host an Elite Eight watch party at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 30 as the Illinois men’s basketball team takes on No. 1-seed and defending national champion UConn at 5:09 p.m. CT. The west main entrance will open at 4 p.m. CT and admission is FREE. Fans of all ages are encouraged to attend.
The first 350 fans will get a free hot dog, courtesy of Illinois Student Affairs. At halftime, there will be in-venue crowd participation contests like knockout, 3-point shooting, trivia, and more.
Concessions will be open with dinner options as well as drink specials. No outside food or drink is allowed.
ENTRANCE AND PARKING: Fans should enter the West main gates of State Farm. Parking will be free in the northwest and southwest lots. The clear bag policy will be in effect.