McLean County Times

NORMAL, Ill. – The home portion of the 2024 Illinois State football schedule begins this weekend, as the Redbirds welcome Western Illinois for their first home contest of the year. Fans attending Hancock Stadium will notice several new features enhancing game days.

Season ticket holders will receive two exclusive perks for the 2024 season. ISU Athletics is providing football season ticket holders with a 3x5 foot Redbird flag to show support on game day. Those who have not yet picked up their flag can do so at a table located on the East concourse across from the main Hancock ticket office during any of the first three home games.

Additionally, season ticket holders will benefit from an express lane at concession stands by showing their specially designed season ticket, either printed or digitally on their phone. This express lane also grants free refills on 32 oz. fountain beverages all season long, featuring Coke products following the University's switch from Pepsi to Coke over the summer.

Reggie's Kids Zone presented by Commerce Bank will now be located in the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center outside the NW corner of Hancock Stadium before games. Opening two hours prior to kickoff, it offers kids opportunities to play football on turf and participate in additional activities. Kids ages 12 and under can sign up for Reggie's Kids Club at the Kids Zone before each home game.

Entertainment at Hancock Stadium includes an on-field DJ handling music throughout the game and an in-game emcee returning for all games this season. Fans can capture memories at the Commerce Bank Photo Wall near the women's restroom on the north end of the main concourse and are encouraged to post photos tagging official Illinois State Athletics social media accounts.

For continued updates throughout the season about events around Hancock Stadium and to purchase Redbird Football tickets, visit GoRedbirds.com or use the Illinois State Redbirds App.