Sports in Champaign
1 college team plays in Champaign. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Champaign teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What sports teams are in Champaign?
- Champaign has 1 college team: the Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAAF).
- Where do Champaign's teams play?
- Gies Memorial Stadium (Fighting Illini).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Champaign?
- Champaign Willard (CMI) is the closest airport, about 6 miles (10 km) from Gies Memorial Stadium — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Indianapolis (IND) is about 133 miles (3h 10m) away.
🏠 Where to stay in Champaign
Vacation rentals across Champaignon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.