Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium Seating for Illinois Games

Memorial Stadium Club Seats & Premium Areas

  • 77 Club - The 77 Club at Memorial Stadium is the most exclusive seating option for a U of I football game. It is so exclusive, there are only 250 seats for Illi...
  • Colonnades Club - The Colonnades Club at Illinois' Memorial Stadium is located between 100 and 200-level seating on the Illinois side of the field. This elevated locati...

Balcony Sideline Seating

  • Balcony Sideline Seating - Balcony seating is home to the highest and furthest views among the nonpremium seating sections at Memorial Stadium. The sideline perspective provide...

Illinois Sideline & Visitor Sideline

Illinois Sideline - The Illinois sideline is in front of Section 126, Section 127 and Section 128

Visitor Sideline - The visiting team sideline is in front of Section 104, Section 105 and Section 106

Horseshoe Endzone Seating

  • Horseshoe Endzone Seating - Endzone seating at the south end of Memorial Stadium is also known as the Horseshoe, and is the only non-student endzone seating available. The seats...

Seats with Backs

  • Seats with Backs - All 77 Club seats are wide, padded seats with back and arm support. Chairback seating is available in the Colonnades Club sections. 

Sideline Seating

  • Sideline Seating - The main-level sideline sections offer some of the best views of the game from between the goal lines on the lower seating tier of Memorial Stadium. ...

Student Section

Student seating
The North side of the stadium is not connected to the rest of the stadium and includes seating typically reserved for U of I students.

Illinois students sit in the upper part of sections 132-137 during home games, while the band sits in the lower rows of the same sections.

Visitor Section

  • Visitor Section - Visitor seating is located in Section 109 on the east sideline. 

Shaded & Covered Seating

The East side of Memorial Stadium has a slew of obstructed seating due to columns supporting the overhang. Columns are located at Row 53 and the likelihood of having an obstructed view increases as you move into a higher row.
A generous overhang on the east side of the stadium keeps fans in rows 42 and higher safely under cover (notice the threatening weather in the background).

Only about 15% of all seats at Memorial Stadium offer some type of shade or cover. Below is a sample of seats that are at least partially covered or shaded at different times of the day. To search for tickets or to find out if your seats are protected from the sun or rain, follow the link for the seat finder.

  • Seats in Section CC are covered
  • Rows 42 and above in Section 109 are covered
  • Rows 14 and above in Section 231 are covered
  • Seats in Section 314 are covered
  • Seats in Section 612 are covered

Memorial Stadium Seat Views

Recommended Seats for Great Views of the Field

Sections 126, 127 and 128

  • Best views in the stadium near midfield
  • Lower level positioning keeps fans close the field
  • Located behind the home team bench

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Great Views of the Field.

Recommended Seats for Impressing a Guest

Sections 306, 307, 308 and 309

  • The only area with outdoor chairback seating
  • Upscale club amenities including lounge access
  • Excellent views along the sideline

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Impressing a Guest.

Recommended Seats for Kids and Family

Sections 226, 227 and 228

  • Good views from near midfield
  • Easy access to the concourse due to the small number of seating rows

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Kids and Family.

Memorial Stadium Seating Reviews

  • "Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini - Oct 21, 2023" - - Good view, almost too low.
    Section 126, Row 10   Verified Customer
  • "Fantastic view" -
    Section 128, Row 39, Seat 21
  • Section 110, Row 8   Verified Customer
  • Section 126, Row 11   Verified Customer
  • Venue & Seating Questions

    • Where do Badger fans sit at Memorial Stadium?

      Visitor team seating at Memorial Stadium in Champaign is located in sections 208 and 209 on the Southeast side of the stadium in the upper level.

      Visitor Seating Location at Memorial Stadium
      Sections 208 and 209 are designated for the visiting team fans


    • How many rows in each section at Memorial Stadium?
      Each section has a varying amount of rows and seats. Find a section to see row and/or seat numbers.
    • Is seat number 1 on the left or right side of sections?
      As you look towards the field from your seats, lower number seats are on your right.
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    • How many rows are in Section 224?