$1,199 $1,099 Nebraska Football! November 6-8, 2026

Go Big Red! See Big 10 rivals, Nebraska and Illinois, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign!

  • $1,199 per person, double occupancy
  • $1,449 per person, single occupancy

Book by September 1, 2026 and receive $100 off the tour price!

Please Note: A $100 Deposit per person required to reserve your space!

Reserved Seats to the Nebraska vs. Illinois Football Game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign! (Game Time TBA)

Pre-Game Day Dinner Party in Champaign

Visit Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch

  • Just outside of Champaign/Urbana, we’ll get up close and personal with 4 generations of actual Alaskan Reindeer! Hardy’s was recently featured on Good Morning America as part of the America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 weeks Celebration!

Book by September 1, 2026 and receive $100 off the tour price!

Tour Price Includes:

  • Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation (with restroom & video)
  • 2 nights excellent accommodations at the Courtyard by Marriott
  • Pre-Game Day Dinner Party Friday Evening
  • Admissions and fees for tours, attractions, etc. as stated in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for all local step-on guides
  • Professional Moostash Joe Tour Director
  • WIFI on-board
  • Delicious rolls en route

Tour Price Does Not Include:

  • Gratuity for Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver
    • Suggested $5.00-$6.00 per person per day for each (you may want to tip more for outstanding service)
  • Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
  • Optional Travel Protection

Departs: Norfolk, Fremont, Lincoln, Omaha, NE & Avoca, Des Moines, IA

Cancellation Penalties: (Cancellation must be received by Moostash Joe Tours in writing)

Up until September 1: Full Refund

On or after September 2: $500 Penalty

On or after October 1: No Refund

Travel Protection is available for purchase. Please see the FAQ section on our website for complete Travel Protection details. 

Experience the Moostash Joe Tours Difference!

Nights One & Two – Courtyard by Marriott, Champaign, IL

November 6 – Travel Day / Pre-Game Day Dinner Party

Welcome to your Moostash Joe Nebraska Football Tour! Meet us at one of our many convenient pick-up points and head east. This evening we arrive in Champaign, IL our home for the next two nights. Later, we come together to share game predictions and have some fun during our Pre-Game Day Dinner Party at a local favorite spot! (D)

November 7 – Nebraska vs. Illinois Football

Today is Game Day! Wear plenty of red as head to the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium for a memorable game between Big 10 rivals! We’ll also make our way to Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch! Just outside of Champaign/Urbana, we’ll get up close and personal with 4 generations of actual Alaskan Reindeer! Hardy’s was recently featured on Good Morning America as part of the America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 weeks celebration. (B)

November 8 – Return Home

This morning we begin to make our way back home, hopefully celebrating a Nebraska victory! Arrive at your initial pick-up points later today with many fond memories and new friends. (B)

Big Ten Enhanced Safety Policy:

Please familiarize yourself with the Big Ten Enhanced Public Safety Policy prior to leaving home and joining us for this Nebraska Football Tour. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the clear bag policy, please visit www.huskers.com/bagpolicy. This policy will be in place at all Big Ten stadiums.

 

Football Game Tickets:

Tickets are requested from the home team ticket office. In the event they do not fulfill our request, tickets are obtained from ticket agencies and could be located in any part of the stadium, including upper-end zones. Every attempt will be made to secure tickets in one section of the stadium for our group, however, tickets may be in pairs or possibly small groups of four. If you secure your own tickets, a deduction would be made to your tour cost. (Notification must be made to Moostash Joe Tours by July 1, 2026) 

 

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