CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Spring has sprung at the University of Illinois and Fighting Illini Athletics is inviting fans to celebrate this week at Spring Sports Fest.
Kicking off Thursday evening with the Orange and Blue Spring Game at Memorial Stadium, Spring Sports Fest will feature seven Fighting Illini programs hosting 13 events over four days.
All events are free and open the public, with several great promotions on tap including senior day celebrations, giveaways, live music, and concessions specials.
A full schedule is available below:
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| Day | Time (CT) | Sport | Location | Opponent | Promotions |
| Thursday | 7:30 PM | Football | Memorial Stadium | Spring Game | Grange Grove open for tailgating at 12 PM Field Goal Kicking open to all fans in Grange Grove |
| Friday | 11:30 AM | Women’s Track & Field |
Demirjian Park | Gary Wieneke Memorial | |
| 11:30 AM | Men’s Track & Field |
Demirjian Park | Gary Wieneke Memorial | ||
| 5 PM | Softball | Eichelberger Field | Michigan State | Pink Game Giveaway: Pink hats, ribbons, and Strikeout Cancer wristbands |
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| 6 PM | Baseball | Illinois Field | Minnesota | ||
| Saturday | 7:30 AM | Men’s Golf | Atkins Golf Club | Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate | |
| 11 AM | Women’s Track & Field |
Demirjian Park | Gary Wieneke Memorial | Senior Day Live band from 1-5 PM |
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| 11 AM | Men’s Track & Field |
Demirjian Park | Gary Wieneke Memorial | Senior Day Live band from 1-5 PM |
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| 11 AM | Women’s Tennis | Atkins Tennis Center | Nebraska | Bark in the Park Tennis balls, treats and water available to any dogs in attendance |
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| 3 PM | Baseball | Illinois Field | Minnesota | Little League Youth Day Gear for Good: Free t-shirts for anyone that donates baseball equipment |
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| 5 PM | Softball | Eichelberger Field | Michigan State | Teal Game Giveaway: teal ribbons, Strikeout Cancer bracelets |
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| Sunday | 8 AM | Men’s Golf | Atkins Golf… | ||
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