Preferred Vendors of NIU Athletics
NIU Athletics encourages all fans, visiting teams and coaches to use our preferred vendors throughout their visit to DeKalb. We have made sure that our partners can cover your transportation, lodging and dining needs throughout your visit to our campus. Our partners offer special rates to teams and fans coming into town for NIU Athletics events. We encourage you to use the information below to cover all of the needs of your stays.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS
Location: DeKalb, Illinois
Founded: 1895
Enrollment: 19,015
Colors: Cardinal and Black
Nickname: Huskies
Conference: Mid-American Conference
Affiliation: NCAA Division I (football, I-A)
Acting President: Dr. Lisa Freeman
Athletics Director: Sean T. Frazier
Department Office Phone: 815-753-PACK (7225)
HUSKIE ATHLETICS FACILITIES
with max. capacities
Convocation Center- Bowl (Basketball) -- 9,100
Convocation Center- Victor E. Court -- 800
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium (football) - 28,000
Mary M. Bell Field (softball) -- 1,000
Ralph McKinzie Field (baseball) -- 1,000
NIU Soccer/Track &Â Field Complex -- 2,000
West Tennis Courts - 100