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NIU Huskie Tailgating at the Alumni Village

The premier venue for hosting your pregame event!

The newly renovated NIU Alumni Village is the premier location across from Huskie Stadium and adjacent to the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center on Annie Glidden Road. This is the location to join the President of NIU and enjoy all the pregame festivities at NIU’s new headquarters for NIU pregame football, the Alumni Village.

Host your Hospitality Tailgate Party with us!

Looking for an intimate setting for your group or corporate outing? The choice is the Alumni Village! One price will get you everything including tent, tables and chairs, and catering by Goose Island Beer Company, the Alumni Village preferred caterer. Packages can be custom built to meet your group’s needs.

Package of only $10 per person includes:

  • Tent for a minimum of 50 people and a maximum of 350
  • All tables and chairs
  • 10 VIP parking passes
  • Security
  • Tailgate set up and clean up
  • Entertainment by the Huskie Marching Band
  • A personal visit from Victor E. Huskie

For an additional $25 per person you'll receive:

  • Tailgate Buffet
  • Beverage Package
  • Bartender and wait staff

Pregame Dates Available:

  • September 20 vs. Indiana State
  • October 11 vs. Miami(Ohio)
  • October 25 vs. Bowling Green State
  • November 12 vs. Central Michigan *free tent rental!
  • November 25 vs. Navy *free tent rental!


The Alumni Village is the best tailgate party in town!! Contact the NIU Alumni Association at (815) 753-1452 or alums@niu.edu to schedule your pregame tailgate today!



Click Here to download an Alumni Village Information Packet


For More Information Call (815) 753-1452

Download an Alumni Village Information Packet

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