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Big Ten Stadium Guide
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
The essentials
| Team | Illinois Fighting Illini |
|---|---|
| Location | Champaign, IL |
| Opened | 1923 |
| Capacity | 60,670 (11th in the Big Ten) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 732 ft |
Among the 18 Big Ten stadiums
- Capacity11th largest
- Age5th oldest
- Elevation9th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Illinois at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Record84-81since 2001
Win rate50.9%165 games
Biggest win56-3vs South Dakota State, 2011
Latest results here
- L Purdue 17-24 Oct 3, 2026
- W Southern Illinois 48-10 Sep 19, 2026
- L Duke 27-31 Sep 12, 2026
- W UAB 42-23 Sep 3, 2026
- W Northwestern 20-13 Nov 29, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Big Ten stadiums
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Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) Indiana · Bloomington, IN · 52,656 -
Kinnick Stadium Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 69,250 -
SECU Stadium Maryland · College Park, MD · 51,802 -
Michigan Stadium Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 107,601 -
Spartan Stadium Michigan State · East Lansing, MI · 75,005 -
Huntington Bank Stadium Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 50,850 -
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska · Lincoln, NE · 85,458 -
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium Northwestern · Evanston, IL · 12,023 -
Ohio Stadium Ohio State · Columbus, OH · 102,780 -
Autzen Stadium Oregon · Eugene, OR · 54,000 -
Beaver Stadium Penn State · University Park, PA · 106,572 -
Ross-Ade Stadium Purdue · West Lafayette, IN · 57,282 -
SHI Stadium Rutgers · Piscataway, NJ · 52,454 -
Rose Bowl UCLA · Pasadena, CA · 88,565 -
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum USC · Los Angeles, CA · 77,500 -
Husky Stadium Washington · Seattle, WA · 70,138 -
Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 80,321
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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL): the Illinois home guide
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, IL is home to Illinois football. It opened in 1923 and seats 60,670, the 11th largest stadium in the Big Ten, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Illinois is 84-81 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Illinois team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Big Ten this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Illinois play in?
Illinois plays home games at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, IL.
What is the capacity of Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)?
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) holds 60,670, the 11th largest in the Big Ten. It opened in 1923 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Illinois's record at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)?
Illinois is 84-81 in 165 games at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) since 2001 (50.9% wins). The biggest win in that span was 56-3 over South Dakota State in 2011.