Graduate Gameday: Go Wildcats!

Schedule

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Graduate by Hilton Evanston | Evanston, IL

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About this Event

Kick things off with pre-game celebrations featuring specialty cocktails and fan-favorite bites, then stick around for post-game wrap-ups and fan-fueled fun that capture all the excitement of your college town.

The Graduate Homestead Room Hours:

  • Breakfast: Fri – Sat – 6:30 am – 10:30 am | Sun – 6:30 pm – 2 pm
  • Dinner: Fri – Sat – 1 pm – 1 am | Sun – 5 pm – 10 pm

Purple & Proud Game Day Specials:

Celebrate your Wildcat spirit during every home game at Graduate by Hilton Evanston with themed food and drink specials all weekend!

  • Brunch & Tailgate Vibes: Sip on our Purple & Proud Mimosa and Bloody Mary features, then keep the energy going with our Post-Game Munchies Tailgate Menu. Guests decked out in NU gear score 10% off.
  • HMSTD: Raise a glass with Purple & Proud cocktail features and dig into tailgate bites. Snap a photo, tag us @graduatehotels on Instagram, and enjoy 10% off your check.
  • Coffee Bar: Fuel up with the Wildcat Wake-Up, a Cold Brew & Donut Hole combo. Choose your vibe with our Spiked or Psyched dual menu, offering both regular and boozy coffee options.
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Where is it happening?

Graduate by Hilton Evanston, 1625 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, United States

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