40th Annual Late Night in the Phog

The 40th Annual Late Night in the Phog is set for Friday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. CT, inside historic Allen Fieldhouse, which is celebrating its 70th season in 2024-25 and will debut the second phase of significant building upgrades that totaled more than $50 million. As detailed here, Allen Fieldhouse renovations are nearing completion, and fans will notice new audio and videoboards within the venue. Patrons will also experience new amenities throughout the building on every level, including elevated concessions options from new concessions partner, Oakview Group. 

Grammy Award winning, producer, DJ and rapper Lil Jon will now headline the event. The five-time Grammy nominee has amassed eight number one singles on Billboard's Rhythmic chart and several Billboard Hot 100 hit singles, including "Turn Down for What," which earned platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America and passed the milestone of one billion views on YouTube. His hit single, "Yeah!" won the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance in 2005.
 
Student gates will open at 5:15 p.m., while gates for the general public will open at 5:30 p.m. For broadcast purposes, the women's scrimmage will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m., while the men will start at 7:55 p.m.