Don’t miss the biggest game of the football season as the Huskies head to Soldier Field! Help NIU pack the stadium as the Huskies battle the Wisconsin Badgers. Soldier Field Showdown II is much more than just the game on September 17. With a pep rally Friday night and pregame tailgate starting early Saturday, there’s a weekend full of events for Huskie fans!
NIU fans who are staying in Chicago for the game are encouraged to stay at the Swissôtel, NIU’s official hotel for Soldier Field Showdown II. A limited number of rooms are available at a special group rate for NIU alumni. They will run shuttles from the hotel to the game. Call (888) 737-9477 and use the code NORT0911 to book your room today!
Kitty O’Shea’s will be the official Huskie headquarters for all NIU alumni, friends, and Huskie fans. The evening will feature a limited appetizer buffet free of charge, a visit from Victor E. Huskie, and a performance by the Huskie Marching Band. Kitty O’Shea’s is located at 720 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, IL 60605.
The official pre-game tailgate for NIU alumni, friends, and Huskie fans will be held on the Soldier Field Stadium Green (southeast side of the stadium) and will feature complimentary hot dogs, live entertainment, Goose Island beer stations, and other stadium concessions. The NIU academic colleges will be represented, along with NIU Alumni Association affinity groups, and DeKalb/Sycamore businesses.
Tickets to Soldier Field Showdown II are available through NIU Athletics. Tickets range from $60 to $90 with NIU season ticket holders receiving a $15 discount. To purchase tickets to the game visit NIUHuskies.com or call the NIU Athletics ticket office at (815)752-6800. Join your NIU family in Chicago for Soldier Field Showdown II!
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