SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
The Red & Black Fall Classic at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium showcases some of the best marching bands in the best venue in the Midwest. Phantom Regiment has produced a high school marching band show since 2001 and has partnered with the NIU Huskie Marching Band since 2009.
TICKETS
Tickets are available online or at the gate.
ADULT – $18
YOUTH – $13
(prices increase at the gate)
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University
1245 Stadium Drive South
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Parking is available in open weekend lots around campus or in the paid lot at the NIU Convocation Center (Lot 2). ADA parking is available in Lot 33 or on the West grass behind the vendor area.
STADIUM POLICIES
Huskie Stadium is a cashless venue. Cash will not be accepted for concessions or merchandise.
No large bags or purses are allowed in Huskie Stadium.
The stadium does NOT allow outside food or beverage, bottles, alcohol, confetti, laser pointers, or pets. The temperatures in the evening have been known to get chilly at this time of year, so be sure to come with the appropriate clothing. Blankets are OK.
SCHEDULE
2:40 PM Welcome & National Anthem
2:45 PM Auburn High School
3:00 PM Lockport Township HS
3:15 PM Marengo Community High School
3:30 PM Lakes Community HS
3:45 PM Genoa Kingston HS
4:00 PM Kewanee High School
4:15 PM North Boone High School
4:30 PM Bremen High School
4:45 PM Intermission
5:00 PM Wheeling High School
5:15 PM Fenton High School
5:30 PM Harry D. Jacobs High School
5:45 PM Downers Grove South High School
6:00 PM Belvidere High School
6:15 PM Batavia High School
6:30 PM Wheaton North
6:45 PM Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
7:00 PM Plainfield East High School
7:15 PM NIU Huskie Marching Band
7:30 PM Announcement of Scores (1A & 2A)
8:00 PM Rolling Meadows High School
8:15 PM Oak Creek High School
8:30 PM Yorkville High School
8:45 PM John Hersey High School
9:00 PM East Aurora High School
9:15 PM NIU Huskie Marching Band
9:30 PM Announcement of Scores (3A & 4A)
9:45 PM Exit Stadium
10:00 PM Stadium is Clear
