Season Tickets - 2026 NEW SEASON TICKET DEPOSITS AVAILABLE NOW
New season ticket deposits are available for the 2026 season. Current season ticket holders do not need to place a deposit. The season ticket renewal deadline for 2025 season ticket holders is Tuesday, March 10. Current season ticket holders who renew prior to Monday, Feb. 16 will be eligible to request printed tickets.
Following the winningest two-year run in program history and fifth straight season of increased attendance under head coach Bret Bielema, momentum around the program continues to build in anticipation of the 2026 season.Â
Over the last five seasons, Illinois has experienced the largest growth in attendance in the nation and the largest growth in the Big Ten by a wide margin. Average attendance increased by nearly 25,000 from 2021 to 2025, ranking Illinois #1 in the nation in four-year growth.
Additional ticket options for 2026 can be purchased as they become available online or by speaking with a Fighting Illini Account Manager.Â
2026Â Season Ticket Pricing
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| Ticket Type |
Season Ticket Price |
I FUND Priority Seating Requirement |
Total Cost Per Season Ticket |
| Prime A |
$529 |
$500 |
$1,029 |
| Prime B (Main Stands) |
$479 |
$350 |
$829 |
| Prime B (Balcony) |
$479 |
$150 |
$629 |
| Prime C (Main Stands) |
$349 |
$150 |
$499 |
| Prime C (Balcony) |
$349 |
$75 |
$424 |
| Sideline West |
$255 |
$0 |
$255 |
| Sideline East |
$225 |
$0 |
$225 |
| Horseshoe/East Balcony |
$115 |
$0 |
$115 |
Season Ticket Benefits
- Same great seat to every game
- Save money as compared to single game prices
- Monthly payment plan options
- Discounted golf rounds at Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois
- Exclusive access to ordering season-long seat backs
- Post-season ticket priority
- Access to order away game tickets and ensure you sit in the Illinois block
- Personal Fighting Illini Account Manager
- Receive 1,000 priority points for each consecutive year as a season ticket holderÂ
Single-Game Tickets
Single game tickets for the 2026 season will be available beginning with the I FUND presale in July. To be a part of the I FUND presale, fans are encouraged to join the I FUND.
To learn more about I FUND memberships and giving levels, visit jointheifund.com.
Group Tickets
FAMILY. FRIENDS. COWORKERS. BRING ‘EM ALL!
Join us at Gies Memorial Stadium and be part of the excitement of Fighting Illini Football with a group of family, friends or co-workers. Each fall, the Illinois Ticket Sales & Service Team works closely with group leaders to help organize their events for corporate outings, sports leagues, camps or social organizations and many more.
Check out the benefits available then contact the group sales department by filling out the GROUP FORM, calling 217-244-6081 or emailing colind@illinois.edu today.
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Away Game Information
Football away game tickets are available exclusively to I FUND members and football season ticket holders. Eligible customers will be notified in the summer with more information regarding availability and pricing.
Bowl Game Information
The Illinois Athletic Ticket Office will communicate any postseason ticket information as it becomes available. Sign up for Fighting I Mail to receive ticket alerts in your inbox.
Student Season Tickets
Students sit together at Illinois Football games in the student section called Block I. Student season tickets sold out during the 2025 season. More information on student season tickets will be available in the coming months.
Season tickets are the best way to guarantee a ticket to all the B1G matchups. Football student season ticket holders also get priority access to men’s basketball season tickets in the fall.
