About Red Riot
The Red Riot will earn a reputation as one of the rowdiest, wittiest, well-organized college athletics fan groups in the land. We accomplish this while promoting a positive image of NIU and its student body. We make NIU’s athletic facilities the toughest places to play in the MAC. Our team loves us, and opponents fear us!
To become a part of Red Riot, register HERE:
General Questions
Q. What is Red Riot?
A. Red Riot will earn a reputation as one of the rowdiest, wittiest, well-organized college athletics fan groups in the land while promoting a positive image of NIU and its student body. Red Riot is a critical element in building the tradition of Northern Illinois Athletics.
Q. How was Red Riot formed?
A. Red Riot was formed by a group of enthusiastic NIU students with the help of the Athletic Department along with Coach Rob Judson. The goal was to create a student section that would support the basketball team while also representing the university in a positive manner at all NIU sporting events. The goal is to grow the group from a few dozen students to a few thousand and become a model for student sections around the MAC.
Q. How does one buy tickets for athletic events?
A. Tickets are FREE for NIU students with a valid student ID.
Q. What is the cost of Red Riot membership and what does it include?
A. Red Riot membership is FREE. However, by registering you receive membership in the group, invitations to exclusive Red Riot events, a seat in the exclusive Red Riot section at home games, opportunities to participate in special in-game promotions, opportunities to receive special in-game giveaways, and an official Red Riot T-shirt.
Q. Will students have the same seat for each game?
A. Seating in the Red Riot student section is first-come, first-serve.
Q. Where are Red Riot seats located?
A. Red Riot has seats in the lower bowl of the Convocation Center between the visitor’s bench and the NIU band. Seat locations at other NIU Athletics events TBD.
Q. How does one purchase a tailgate parking pass for the football season?
A. For $50, students can buy a season parking pass for home football games. Students must register for Red Riot first, and upon registration Red Riot members will be given the option to purchase a pass. The pass can be purchased with a credit card at that time. Parking for students will be located on the grass directly east of Huskie Stadium. TAILGATE PARKING PASSES FOR THE 2006 FOOTBALL SEASON ARE SOLD OUT!
October 6, 2006: NIU Volleyball vs. Central Michigan 7:00 pm October 7, 2006: NIU Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan 7:00 pm October 13, 2006: NIU Men’s & Women’s Basketball Midnight Madness TBA (Details coming soon!) October 21, 2006: NIU Football vs. Temple 2:05 pm (Homecoming)Contact Us
Dusty Harrington, Marketing Assistant, NIU Athleticssportsmarketing@niu.edu
Matt O’Kray, Coordinator of Marketing & Promotions, NIU Athleticssportsmarketing@niu.edu
Elaine Russell, Marketing Assistant, NIU Athleticssportsmarketing@niu.edu