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Illinois State vs. Iowa tailgate experience
Saturday, August 31 , 8:00 am – 11:00 am CDT
Redbird football is heading to Iowa City for their season opener against the Iowa Hawkeyes on August 31 at 11 a.m.
Before the game, join the Illinois State University Alumni Association and Redbird Athletics for a tailgate on the rooftop. Heights Rooftop will give a birds-eye view of the stadium while Redbirds enjoy an all-you-can-eat-and-drink pregame package complete with live band and Redbird connecting.
The tailgate is a short walk to the stadium, making it the perfect place to get in the Redbird spirit before our team takes on the Hawkeyes.
Cost of tailgate is $50 and includes game day food, cocktails, mocktails, buckets, and much more. Cost for those under 21 is $25. Four and under are free. Tailgate tickets can be purchased through the Heights Rooftop website with code REDBIRDS. Available until sold out.
Concurrently with the tailgate, fans can stop at the entrance of the Radisson Hotel-Cedar Rapids (1200 Collins Road NE) for the team send-off happening at 8:30 a.m.
Tickets and Parking
Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased through GoRedbirds.com/Tickets. They will be available for pick up at Iowa Will Call, at the Redbird Athletics Ticket Office, or at BBQ with the Birds. Parking passes can be purchased through the Iowa Hawkeyes’ website.