Inside Illinois' new $20.9M jumbotron, the biggest in college football history
Fans at Illinois games will have multiple ways to watch the action this season.
Illinois University has unveiled a groundbreaking $20.9 million jumbotron at Gies Memorial Stadium, marking the largest video board in college football history. The stadium, previously known as Memorial Stadium, underwent a significant upgrade as part of a $100 million donation from Larry Gies, who also renamed the venue in honor of his late father.
The massive video board, spanning over 17,300 square feet, features 30 million pixels and is 69 feet high and 250 feet wide. It is designed to showcase live video, instant replays, graphics, animations, game statistics, and sponsorship messages. The new jumbotron is set to debut against UAB on September 3, aiming to elevate Illinois' football program's visual appeal.
While the stadium may not be a widely recognized hotspot for college football, this upgrade positions it to become a major destination.
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