Illinois’ Homecoming game vs. Purdue sells out

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois Football has sold out its third game of the 2026 season.

The team announced via social media that the Homecoming and "Hail to the Orange Out" game against Purdue this weekend sold out. It's the third consecutive sellout of Gies Memorial Stadium and the seventh sellout in the last 10 home games, dating back to last season.