Venue · Champaign, IL
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About Gies Memorial Stadium
Gies Memorial Stadium is a stadium on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The stadium, used primarily for football, is a memorial to the university's students who died in World War I; their names are engraved on the nearly 200 pillars surrounding the stadium's façade. With a capacity of 60,670, the stadium is primarily used as the home of the university's Fighting Illini football team.
Getting there
🅿️ Parking
- Northwest LotCar park250 m · 4 min walk
- Northeast LotCar park250 m · 4 min walk
- E15Car park390 m · 6 min walk
- Weston Parking lotCar park400 m · 7 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Gies Memorial Stadium
Check prices ↗- iHotel & Conference CenterHotel630 m · 10 min walk
- Homewood SuitesHotel840 m · 14 min walk
- Hilton Garden InnHotel880 m · 14 min walk
- Holiday InnHotel920 m · 15 min walk
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/UrbanaHotel1.2 km · 20 min walk
- TownePlace SuitesHotel1.3 km · 22 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Gies Memorial Stadium
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Sinclaire's CoffeeCafé · cafe470 m · 8 min walk
- Houlihan'sRestaurant · american630 m · 10 min walk
- Café KopiCafé630 m · 10 min walk
- I CafeCafé · coffee shop650 m · 11 min walk
- Rainbow GardenRestaurant · chinese700 m · 11 min walk
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Gies Memorial Stadium: FAQs
What's on at Gies Memorial Stadium?
Gies Memorial Stadium has 3 upcoming events. Next up: Oregon Ducks at Illinois Fighting Illini Football on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where is Gies Memorial Stadium?
Gies Memorial Stadium is located at 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL, 61820.
How big is Gies Memorial Stadium?
Gies Memorial Stadium has a capacity of around 60,670.
Which hotels are closest to Gies Memorial Stadium?
The closest places to stay are iHotel & Conference Center (630 m), Homewood Suites (840 m), and Hilton Garden Inn (880 m).
Where can I park near Gies Memorial Stadium?
Public car parks near Gies Memorial Stadium include Northwest Lot (250 m), Northeast Lot (250 m), and E15 (390 m).
When did Gies Memorial Stadium open?
Gies Memorial Stadium opened in 1923.
Which teams or companies are based at Gies Memorial Stadium?
Gies Memorial Stadium is the home of Illinois Fighting Illini football.