DeKalb, IL – The IHSA’s Class 7A and 8A Football State Championship games have been officially rescheduled for today at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium, bringing updated media and access procedures for reporters covering the event.
According to IHSA officials, Class 7A will now kick off at 3:00 PM, with Class 8A following at 6:00 PM. Media members are being advised of several operational changes due to the shift in scheduling, including modified pass pickup locations, updated seating rules, and revised post-game interview sites.
Media passes will be available at the Red Roof Inn & Suites on Sycamore Road in DeKalb, located approximately two blocks south of the stadium. The IHSA notes that general media passes will provide free parking in the NIU Convocation Center lots.
The press box will remain open with unreserved seating. Officials say they anticipate “plenty of seating” despite the schedule change. No armbands or supplemental field credentials will be required for photographers or videographers entering the field, though access will be controlled through the north field entrance, marked with a red “X” on the provided map.
Post-game press conferences and workspace will be housed inside the Yordon Center, indicated by a blue “X” on the map. IHSA staff will mark the designated media room upon arrival. Reporters may use the Yordon Center before, during, or after games for filing, interviews, and warm-up needs.
With thousands of fans and media expected, event officials encourage early arrival to allow time for parking and credential pickup.
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