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Oskee Wow-Wow
The Marching Illini leads the crowd in the famous "Oskee Wow-Wow" cheer after scores and throughout the game.
stadium · Champaign
University of Illinois Memorial Stadium
“Memorial Stadium”
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1923Opened
60,670Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About University of Illinois Memorial Stadium
Historic Champaign football stadium honoring Illinois veterans.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- Memorial Stadium
- Location
- Champaign
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PerformersIconic
Three-in-One Pregame
Showcasing the Marching Illini's signature pregame formations and music, one of the Big Ten's longest-standing traditions.
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Special EventsIconic
Chief Legacy Celebration
While Chief Illiniwek no longer performs, the university honors Illinois traditions and alumni through approved historical celebrations.
Architecture
Grange Grove
The outdoor fan area creates a major pregame gathering space.
Architecture
Henry Dale and Betty Smith Football Center
Henry Dale and Betty Smith Football Center — an architectural landmark of Memorial Stadium, home of the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Architecture
Memorial Stadium Columns
The iconic columns honor Illinois students who served in military conflicts.
History
Dick Butkus Statue
Dick Butkus Statue — a landmark celebrating Illinois Fighting Illini history at Memorial Stadium.
History
Historic Memorial Stadium Façade
Historic Memorial Stadium Façade — a landmark celebrating Illinois Fighting Illini history at Memorial Stadium.
History
Red Grange Statue
Red Grange Statue — a landmark celebrating Illinois Fighting Illini history at Memorial Stadium.
History
WWI Memorial Names — 200 columns
WWI Memorial Names — 200 columns — a landmark celebrating Illinois Fighting Illini history at Memorial Stadium.
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Displays
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
Established in 2017, the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame honors Illini athletes, coaches, and administrators across more than a century of varsity sports.
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Rituals
Marching Illini
The Marching Illini take the field for pregame and halftime, playing “Illinois Loyalty” and “Oskee Wow-Wow” in the memorial bowl.
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Displays
Ring of Honor
Memorial Stadium’s football Ring of Honor recognizes Illini greats whose names and numbers ring the bowl.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1923-presentIllinois Fighting IlliniNCAAF
- 1923-presentNew Mexico LobosNCAAF
Getting there
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