Illinois vs. Duke Game Watch
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (3:30pm Kick-Off)
Trusty's (DC) and Dogfish Alehouse (Gaithersburg)
Come out and join your fellow DC-area Illini to watch our Fighting Illini take on Duke! This will be our first gamewatch event for this season--AND the first time we've hosted a game watch in Maryland! This event counts towards the 2026 season participation incentive.
Where to watch? Local alumni have two options on WHERE to watch this game with fellow Illini:
- Trusty's, 1420 Pennsylvania Ave SE. Washington DC 20003
- Dogfish Alehouse, 800 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg MD
Why attend a DC Illini gamewatch?
- Illini Spirit: Watch games with fellow Illini! Share stories, memories, and your unwavering Illini pride with fellow alumni.
- Networking : Forge valuable connections with Illini from across the DC area, representing a wide range of industries and professions.
- Food & Drinks: Enjoy great food and drinks (self-purchase required).
We hope to see you there, ILL !
EVENT RECAP: We had a good crowd a Trusty's with 2 co-located spaces upstairs for our group to gather--one area with bar stools and another area with tables. We had a smaller group in Gaithersburg--but they will be out again at the next game watch we have in MD!
