What you need to know about the Grange Grove tailgating area for football gamedays Aug 18, 2016 9:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Grange Grove is a free, high-energy tailgating area directly west of Memorial Stadium on Fighting Illini football game days, starting with the 2016 season opener against Murray State on Sept. 3. Share on Facebook Tweet Email