Thu, Aug 29 · Week 1
Eastern Illinois at Illinois weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
- TV
- BTN
Eastern Illinois at Illinois has been played. Final: Eastern Illinois 0, Illinois 45. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical August at the stadium: highs near 83°28°, lows near 66°19°, rain on 31% of days.
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Stadium
Stadium page Gies Memorial Stadium
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 738 ft225 m
Typical in August
Highs near 83°28°, lows near 66°19°. Rain on 31% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 9%, above 90°F on 9%. 10-year average.
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Gies Memorial Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Purdue at Illinois | 24–17 |  70°21° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Eastern Illinois at Illinois: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Eastern Illinois at Illinois?
Eastern Illinois at Illinois has been played. Final: Eastern Illinois 0, Illinois 45. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Does Gies Memorial Stadium have a roof?
No. Gies Memorial Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.