10AM | Victor E. Fan Fest | Chessick Practice Center
- NIU Athletics Surplus Sale
- Inflatables and face paint
- Tailgating games
- Snacks and beverages (CASHLESS) | Takis to Go (DeKalb, IL)
- 2023 Camellia Bowl Championship Trophy
- Partner activations
- Special appearances from NIU Spirit Groups, Victor E. Huskie and Mission III
- 2024 Football Schedule Magnet Giveaway (while supplies last)
11AM | Huskie Stadium Gates Open
12PM | NIU Football Spring Showcase | Huskie Stadium
- Coaches Club open to public during Spring Showcase with light snacks & beverage and FULL bar available (CASHLESS)
- Premium Areas Open House
- Concessions special ($5 beers, new food items)
2PM | Autographs with NIU Football | Huskie Stadium
- 2023 commemorative Camellia Bowl Championship poster giveaway
2PM | HAF Member & Season Ticket Member Luncheon | Hall of Champions
Admission/Parking
Admission and parking for the 2024 Football Spring Showcase will be
FREE. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis in the following campus parking areas (click
HERE for parking map):
-Lot C2
-Lot PS
-Lot L and K
All on-campus parking locations will open at 9AM.
Victor E. Fan Fest
Pre-showcase fun for the whole family, will take place inside of the Chessick Practice Center. Inflatables, face paint, tailgating games, snacks & beverages along Takis to Go, NIU Huskies merchandise and special activations will be on hand for fans’ pre-showcase enjoyment from 10AM – 12PM.
Fan Giveaway
FREE 2024 NIU football schedule magnets will be available at Victor E. Fan Fest only.
Camellia Bowl Trophy
Fans will have the opportunity to see and take their photo with the 2023 Camellia Bowl championship trophy at Victor E. Fan Fest. The trophy will be on display inside of the Chessick Practice Center, which will be open to all fans beginning at 10AM.
Merchandise
NIU Athletics will hold a “Surplus Sale” in conjunction with Victor E. Fan Fest. A wide variety of official Adidas apparel and equipment from NIU Athletics’ 17 teams will be available for purchase inside of the Chessick Practice Center from 10AM – 12PM.
The Surplus Sale will be a cashless event, with payments accepted via credit/debit card and mobile payment only.
Gates/Stadium Seating
Huskie Stadium gates will open at 11AM. Entry will be limited to the North and South lobby gates located on the west side of the stadium across from the West Lawn. General public seating will be available on the west side of the stadium ONLY (sec. A-G).
Concessions
Concessions will be available to purchase in the North and South lobby beginning at 11AM. Beer specials along with testing of a few NEW menu item concepts. As a reminder, all payments are cashless, with payments accepted via credit/debit card and mobile payments only.
Showcase Layout
The showcase action will get underway at 12PM as the NIU Football team takes the field for the final spring practice of 2024. The format will follow a typical spring practice with nearly half of the practice in 11 on 11 situational and scrimmage periods, after opening with warm-ups, individual drills and 7 on 7. Officials will be on hand as Huskie Nation will get a look at the energy, effort and competitive drive the Huskies bring every day that has NIU head coach, Thomas Hammock fired up about the 2024 campaign.
Premium Areas
During the Spring Showcase, the Coaches Club on the West Side of Huskie Stadium will be open to the public with light snacks and beverages along with a full bar. As a reminder, this is a cashless event, with payments accepted via credit card/debit card and mobile payments only. Also available are tours of the Sky Box and Terrace available upon request. here will also be information on the 1899 Club as momentum for this project is building with several recent new commitments.
Anyone who is interested in experiencing the Skybox or Terrace premium areas should reach out to Mike Kunigonis at mkunigonis@niu.edu or the Huskie Athletic Fund at huskieathleticfund@niu.edu.
Ticket Information
If you haven't renewed or purchased your NIU 2024 season tickets by April 27, ticket office personnel will be on hand at Victor E. Fest and the HAF season ticket members luncheon to take your orders. Remember, if you are planning to see NIU play at Notre Dame for the first time in school history on September 7, 2024, you MUST be a football season ticket or Huskie Athletic Fund member to purchase tickets through NIU.
Post-Showcase Autographs
Following the conclusion of Spring Showcase, NIU Football student-athletes will be signing autographs for Huskie Nation that the field. 2023 commemorative Camellia Bowl championship posters will be provided for all fans.
HAF & Season Ticket Member Luncheon
Huskie Athletic Fund will hold its annual Season Ticket Member luncheon in the Barsema Hall of Champions (located between the Yordon Center and Chessick Practice Center). Huskie Athletic Fund and Season Ticket members are invited to enjoy a catered lunch and hear from NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier, Hammock and members of the NIU Football coaching staff. Click
HERE to RSVP or call the Huskie Athletic Fun at 815-753-1923
Boneyard Victor E. Collective
Boneyard Victor E. was formed to empower Northern Illinois University student-athletes to earn experience, develop philanthropy and become strong role models and ambassadors for thousands of NIU alumni and fans who look up to both on-and-off the field and court. The supporters of The Boneyard Victor E, believe that NIU student-athletes are destined to do amazing things, and are committed to working tirelessly to ensure that every current and future Huskie has the opportunity to leverage the power of their name, image and likeness to build a better future for themselves and their communities. Please consider getting involved with our many NIL student-athlete opportunities through the
Boneyard Victor E. Collective. More information is available on the
Name, Image and Likeness information page on NIUHuskies.com
Weather Permitting
NIU Football Spring Showcase will take place inside of Huskie Stadium rain or shine. In the case of severe weather forecasted in the area, be sure to follow
niuhuskies.com for updates.
