For more information, contact:
The St. Louis Sports Commission
314-345-5121
bshulman@stlsports.org

2009 STATE FARM ARCH RIVALRY TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW 

         ST. LOUIS – Aug.1, 2009 – Tickets for the 2009 State Farm Arch Rivalry football game between the University of Illinois and the University of Missouri are on sale now.  Fans can purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 314-241-1888 or (toll-free) 800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.  Tickets for the 2009 Arch Rivalry game are $75 (club level), $65 (lower level), $45 (terrace loge), $35 (terrace sidelines/corners) and $15 (terrace end zones).  A $3 per ticket facility fee and Ticketmaster convenience charges will also apply.  Please note that advanced tickets will not be sold at the Edward Jones Dome box office.  Last year’s Arch Rivalry sold out within minutes of tickets going on sale. 

Group discount packages for groups of 20 or more are also available and can be purchased by calling 314-345-5111.  The St. Louis Sports Commission is also selling special VIP Packages, which include great lower level seats, pregame hospitality, parking and more.  For more information or to purchase a package, call 314-345-5111.

Illinois and Missouri open their 2009 campaigns at the Edward Jones Dome on Sept. 5 with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. 

ARCH RIVALRY ACTIVITIES:  The Arch Rivalry weekend in St. Louis kicks off with “Arch Revelry” from 5:30 p.m. to midnight on Laclede’s Landing.  One of the area’s favorite night spots, Laclede’s Landing will be the place to be for Tiger and Illini fans on the eve of the season opener.  Festivities feature live music, spirit squad appearances, a battle of the Missouri and Illinois pep bands, and much more.

GAMEDAY SCHEDULE:  Here’s a rundown of the official activities taking place on Saturday, Sept. 5:

8 – 10 a.m.                 Arch Rivalry Youth Clinic at the Edward Jones Dome

9 – 10:30 a.m.           Illinois vs. Missouri Riverboat Race on the Mighty Mississippi

10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Illinois Headquarters at Broadway & Convention Plaza

11 a.m. – kickoff        Mizzou Headquarters at 6th St. & Convention Plaza

11 a.m. – kickoff        Bud Light Tailgate Party in Baer Plaza and Convention Plaza

1 p.m.                          Gates open to the public at the Edward Jones Dome

2:30 p.m.                    Kickoff

Postgame                  Big Muddy Blues Festival on Laclede’s Landing (continues on Sunday from noon to 11 p.m.)

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:  Credential requests for the 2009 State Farm Arch Rivalry will be handled by the University of Illinois Sports Information office.  In the coming days, Arch Rivalry organizers will send a media advisory outlining specific instructions for requesting credentials.

The State Farm Arch Rivalry is hosted by the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission and the St. Louis Sports Commission.  For more information on the 2009 game and surrounding fan activities, visit www.statefarmarchrivalry.com.  The Arch Rivalry series continues next year.  The Illini and Tigers will open the 2010 season in St. Louis on Sept. 4. 

ARCH RIVALRY SERIES HISTORY AT THE EDWARD JONES DOME: 

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