New tailgating area opening at Memorial Stadium for 2015 Mar 24, 2015 1:15 pm by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The University of Illinois is excited to introduce plans that would transform what is currently Lot 36 on the west side of Memorial Stadium into a park setting that will be prime tailgating locations during Fighting Illini football game days. Share on Facebook Tweet Email