parking
Parking is free on the day of the event. Refer to this Parking Map for this event
Spectators can park in the north side of Lot E-14 as well as the NE and NW State Farm Center parking lots
Spectators use Kirby Avenue and turn South on First Street, then turn West into the lot
For ADA parking, park in the NW State Farm Center lot
Use Kirby Avenue and turn South on First Street, then turn East into the lot
GieS MEMORIAL STADIUM GATES 24 and 22
Gates to Gies Memorial Stadium will open at 7:30 AM
Enter on the West side of Gies Memorial Stadium
Spectator Ticket Prices
Tickets can be purchased online HERE or via a QR Code outside of the stadium
Online TICKET SALES HERE PRESALE and day of the event
All seating is GENERAL ADMISSION
ADA Seating on LEVEL 5 on the West Side of the stadium - use elevator on North Side
In the event of event cancellation due to inclement weather or other events, admission is non-refundable.
Adults | $15.00 - All Day General Admission | $5.00 if contest is moved indoor
Senior Citizens (55+) | $10.00 - All Day General Admission
Students | $10.00 - All Day General Admission
Children 5 and Under | Free
Spectator Etiquette
All participants should be respectful of each bands’ performances
Do not enter or exit the stands during a band’s performance
No video tripods are permitted in the stadium
Programs
Souvenir Programs will be available in the West Great Hall in the stadium for $5.00
Debit and Credit Cards accepted
MERCHANDISE
Official IMBC Merchandise will be available for purchase along with Marching Illini items in the West Great Hall of the stadium
Debit and Credit Cards accepted
CONCESSIONS
The University of Illinois concessions will be open with a variety of menu options
Debit and Credit Cards accepted
Inclement Weather
In the event of light rain, the contest will continue as planned
If rain becomes too severe for performances to continue safely, a call to delay the performance will be made by the Contest Director
If lightning is detected, the contest will be delayed 30 minutes from the start of each lightning strike or until lightning has left the area
First Aid and Lost and Found
A first aid station is located in the West Great Hall of the stadium, near Gate 24
EMT will be on duty all day
Clinic or hospital costs and transportation to these sites will be the responsibility of the individual or their family
All lost and found articles are taken to the first aid station
Restrooms
Restroom facilities are available in the West Great Hall of the stadium