Nov 1 | Ireland v New Zealand Tailgate | Soldier Field
Sat, Nov 01
|Waldron Deck - Soldier Field
"The All Blacks. The Haka. The SIU Rugby Alumni Tailgate. Join us Nov 1 on the Waldron Deck at Soldier Field for food, drinks, and old friends before kickoff. Don’t miss it!"
Time & Location
Nov 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Waldron Deck - Soldier Field , 458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Guests
About the event
Join Us for the SIRFC Alumni Tailgate at Soldier Field! The All Blacks take on Ireland in Chicago on Saturday, November 1st—and we’re kicking things off with an epic SIU Rugby Alumni Tailgate on the Waldron Deck (south of Soldier Field).
The lot opens at 11:00 AM, and for a suggested $40 donation, you’ll enjoy food, drinks, and the best company—your fellow SIU rugby alumni. We’ll wrap things up by 2:00 PM so everyone can head inside for the 3:10 PM kickoff (don’t miss the haka!).
No match ticket? No problem! Come for the tailgate and then catch the game at a nearby bar like First Draft or Kasey’s Tavern. After the final whistle, meet back up with alumni to keep the celebration going.
Kasey's Tavern, 701 S Dearborn, kaseystavern.com (smaller, might be crowded)
First Draft, 649 S Clark, https://www.firstdraftchicago.com/
👉 Don’t miss one of the biggest rugby events of the year—BUY TICKETS…