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Jul. 12, 2026: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves Pregame Social and Game

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:15:00 -0500

Join the Western Illinois University Alumni Association in St. Louis for an exciting Alumni and Friends Pregame Social and Game Day experience!

Gather with fellow Leathernecks in Suite 211 for a private pregame social before cheering on the action together. Enjoy exclusive access to a climate-controlled suite featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, great food, refreshing drinks, and excellent company.

Event Schedule
Pregame Social: 11:15 a.m.
Game Time: 1:15 p.m.

Guests are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend, spouse, or significant other.

Cost: $135 per person
Your ticket includes:

Pregame social access

Unlimited food and beverages

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Private suite access

Game ticket

Buffet Menu Includes:

Smoked BBQ beef brisket

Hot dogs

Brats

Pulled chicken

Caesar salad

Pasta salad

Nachos and cheese

Cookies and brownies

Beverages Include:
Wine, mixed drinks, Budweiser, Bud Select, Bud Light, Busch Light, Kona Big Wave, and Coca-Cola products.

Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with WIU alumni and friends while enjoying a memorable game day experience in St. Louis!

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance using our link. Tickets will be delivered exclusively as mobile tickets via the MLB Ballpark app. No physical tickets will be available.

Sep. 12, 2026: WIU vs. Wisconsin Pregame Tailgate and Football Game

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Join Western Illinois University and Leatherneck Football as we face off against University of Wisconsin in Madison!

The WIU Alumni Association invites ALL Alumni and Friends to our Pregame Tailgate and Football Game.

Tailgate, food, cash bar and ticket: $50
Tailgate, food and cash bar ONLY: $20

All football ticket sales are final. Tickets will be emailed to you.

For information about game day parking, visit HERE.

Clear Bag Policy

Camp Randall Gameday Information

Menu: Hot dogs, brats and chips.

Oct. 20, 2026: Paint the Paws

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0500

Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to take part in Western Illinois University's Homecoming tradition, Paint the Paws. Hosted by the Western Illinois University Alumni Association, the Paint the Paws event involves the painting of more than 200 paws along University Drive and Western Avenue to welcome Alumni back to campus and display school spirit.