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Welcome to the official venue hub for the University of Illinois in Champaign‑Urbana. Whether you're catching a high‑energy concert at State Farm Center, cheering at a football game in Gies Memorial Stadium, or enjoying world‑class performances at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, we’ve got you covered. We share practical details on seating, parking, transit, and local lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease. Think of us as your trusted friend in the know—reliable, straightforward, and focused on getting you to the event you want to see.

Key venues covered:

  • State Farm Center (formerly Assembly Hall): indoor multi‑purpose arena hosting large concerts and college events with a permanent seating capacity of 15,544 (up to 16,500 for concerts).
  • Memorial Stadium (renamed Gies Memorial Stadium in 2025): historic football venue with seating around 60,670.
  • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: four intimate to mid‑size on‑campus venues for music, theater, and dance.

We’ll point you to official seating charts, parking and transit options, and nearby hotels and dining options to make your visit smooth and hassle‑free.

For travel within Champaign‑Urbana, Champaign‑Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) provides convenient bus service to campus. UIUC offers iCard access for campus riders. When planning your stay, consider nearby hotels such as TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown (Marriott) and other local options listed through Experience Champaign‑Urbana. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure comfortable accommodations and reliable dining after the show. If you need specifics on seating or an event date, just ask and we’ll guide you to the right page for that event.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • State Farm Center: capacity 15,544 permanent seats (up to 16,500 for concerts); address 1800 S First St, Champaign, IL 61820; indoor multi‑purpose arena (renamed from Assembly Hall in 2013). Seating charts are available on the official site. Parking options and transit are listed on the arena’s Plan Your Visit page. Notable events include Big Ten/ACC challenges and large concerts; see official event history and attendance records on UI Athletics/State Farm Center pages.
  • Memorial Stadium → Gies Memorial Stadium: capacity around 60,670; address 1402 S First St, Champaign, IL 61820. Official UI Athletics pages confirm the renaming to Gies Memorial Stadium in September 2025 and note its long history as the Illini football venue; Bears games in 2002 were hosted here during Soldier Field renovations. Farm Aid 1985 was held at the stadium before its renovation era.
  • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (UIUC, Urbana): located at 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 61801. Four main indoor venues: Foellinger Great Hall (capacity up to 2,059), Tryon Festival Theatre (capacity 979), Colwell Playhouse (capacity 565), and Studio Stage/Stage 5 space. Parking/directions and ticketing are detailed on the Krannert Center site; seating charts are available for each venue.
  • Transit: Champaign/Urbana mass transit (MTD) provides bus service to campus; UIUC iCard grants campus riders access to MTD; see Maps and Schedules and UIUC Learn To Ride pages for details.
  • Nearby hotels: Experience Champaign‑Urbana lists hotels and motels in the area; TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown (Marriott) is a nearby option, among other hotels in Champaign‑Urbana.