HOMECOMING

NIU HOTEL AT HOLMES STUDENT CENTER

Located in the heart of NIU’s campus at 340 Carroll Ave., at the Intersection of Lucinda Ave. and Normal Road, DeKalb 815-753-1444 niu.edu/hsc

MOTEL 6

1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-6500 motel6.com

QUALITY INN

1475 S. Peace Road, Sycamore 815-895-4979 choicehotels.com

RED ROOF INN & SUITES

1212 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-8661 dekalb.redroof.com

DEKALB SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM

800 W. Fairview Drive, DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 super8.com

THE MONTCLER HOTEL

One Redberri Plaza, 3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6000 themontclerhotel.com

Get Your Tickets

NIU students are admitted free to all Huskie Athletics regular season home events. It’s recommended that students claim their tickets in advance for football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball.

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR STUDENT TICKETS FOR FOOTBALL

1. Log in with your Z-ID@students.niu.edu email address at bit.ly/NIUBrowseTickets.

2. Click “Forgot Password” if this is your first time using your My Huskies account or you forgot your password.

3. Verify that the upper left corner says “Hello, Your Name” and not Guest.

4. Scroll down to NIU Football vs. Opponent Student Tickets and click Continue.

5. You can claim your one free student ticket and purchase up to two $15 student guest tickets.

How To View And Manage

YOUR FOOTBALL STUDENT TICKETS

1. First, claim your tickets using the instructions above.

2. Log in to your My Huskies Account on Ticketmaster. niuhuskies.com/myhuskies.

3. On your phone, tap Manage My Tickets and download your tickets to your Google Pay or Apple Wallet.

Get Your Student Guest Tickets

Student guest tickets are available for purchase for Huskie football games. Student guest tickets are $15 each and a student, with a valid OneCard, may purchase up to two guest tickets per game. Student guest tickets can be purchased in person at the NIU Athletics ticket office in the Convocation Center or at the ticket windows on the east side of Huskie Stadium the game.

DON’T MISS THESE GREAT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

116th NIU Homecoming Block Party: 4 to 8 p.m., Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway (between First and Third streets) NIU takes over downtown DeKalb for a Homecoming Block Party every Huskie fan will want to attend. The historic Lincoln Highway is host to this community/university celebration.

4 p.m.

• Car show.

• Kid zone.

• Sidewalk cafes, street food and beverages.

• Music, vendors, and more.

6 p.m.

• March of the Huskies Lincoln Highway (Third to First Street).

6:15 p.m.

• Pep Rally and Statue Unveil presented by FNBO (Second Street and Lincoln Highway).

6:30 p.m.

• Rocking Moxie (Second Street and Lincoln Highway.)

Other events

• Crowning of NIU royalty.

• Meet the athletes.

• Announcement of the 2023 Huskie Pride car show winners, and more.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits: 3 to 5 p.m. at Jonamac Orchard

$30 ticket includes beverage tickets for unique Bold Spirit cocktails, appetizers, a keepsake glass, live music and fellowship with your favorite Huskies.

Huskie Hour features local spirits made in DeKalb County from Jonamac Orchard, Whiskey Acres, Prairie State Winery, Byers Brewery, and Waterman Winery. Sample signature Huskiethemed beverages and listen to great music in a relaxing, festive farm atmosphere. This event is open only to adults ages 21 years and older. Minors of any age (even with a parent present) will not be admitted.

Huskies S’mores N’more Campfire: 7 to 9 p.m. at NIU’s Central Park, located near Stevenson and Grant residence halls All Huskies fans are welcome to join us for an evening of sweet treats, hot drinks, fun festivities and #HuskiePride at Central Park. The event features music, yard games, glow-in-the-dark activities, food trucks, fire pits and more.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14

Brunch with Mission and Victor E: 9:30 a.m. at Altgeld Hall

The brunch will take place outdoors under a tent, so please dress accordingly. There will be opportunities to take pictures with our favorite mascots, Mission III and Victor E. Purchase your tickets for this event.

If you are interested in attending this event, you may be interested in our special Homecoming Events Bundle. You can save up to $20 when you attend Pizza, Paint and Sip with Chelsea McGhee Studios; Huskie Happy Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits; and the Third Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E. Learn more about the Homecoming Events Bundle at niu.edu/ homecoming.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Ohio University: 2:30 p.m. at Huskie Stadium

Pack Huskie Stadium for our 116th Homecoming when the Huskies will be taking on the Ohio University Bobcats. Season tickets are now on sale for NIU Football at niuhuskies.com. For football group tickets, please contact the box office at 815-7537225 or via email at HuskiesTickets@niu. edu. Group pricing begins at 15 tickets. For Premium Games, group tickets are $18. Individual tickets are now on sale for our Homecoming football game. Get yours today.