The University of Illinois held the first athletic game on campus this past Friday where beer was served to general fans inside the stadium. Previously beer and other alcoholic beverages were served in premium seating areas, but the annual Bleacher Bum BBQ had a designated tent area where beer was available to all fans 21+ inside the gates of Illinois Field.
The Bleacher Bum BBQ is the premier promotional game for Illinois Baseball. The event typically has free food for the first 500 fans, and other giveaways and events sprinkled throughout the night. The past few years have also included a post-game fireworks show.