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Northern Illinois University Sports (NIU Sports)

231 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

Collegiate Teams

See the MACtion in Action at Northern Illinois University.

The Northern Illinois University Huskies play in the MAC Conference and have a diverse athletic department. Their many sports teams include Men’s football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, and wrestling, while their women’s teams include: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.

Football, Men & Women's Basketball, and Volleyball are all ticketed events - Most other sporting events are free and open to the public. Visit niuhuskies.com for schedules, special events happening at each game, ticketing information and more. Show your #HuskiePride and cheer on the NIU Huskies. 

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Amy Grant at the Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre  •  Oct 16 @ 7:30PM

Singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker, Amy Grant Live at the Egyptian Theatre.

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NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb

Downtown DeKalb •  Oct 17 @ 4PM

NIU is excited for its 117th homecoming celebration featuring a block party with a parade, car show, food trucks, kid zone, and more!

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NIU Homecoming Football Game vs. Toledo

Huskie Stadium •  Oct 19

NIU's 117th Homecoming football game.

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