Illinois Football News: Surpasses 9,500 New Season Tickets for 2023

Memorial Stadium (Champaign, Illinois) aerial view in 2021. By Lectrician2 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https commons.wikimedia.org

July 26, 2023

 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Momentum around the Illinois football program continues to build heading into the 2023 season, with the Fighting Illini surpassing 9,500 new season tickets sold, the most on record since 2008.

Illini fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure season tickets for access to the best seats at the most affordable rates available. Seven-game packages begin as low as $99 in the Horseshoe, a rate of only $14 per game.

New season-ticket holders will enjoy a number of benefits, most notably the reduction in prices that were released as part of the FamILLy First campaign. FamILLy First season-ticket holder benefits also include gameday deals on concessions and merchandise from Gameday Spirit, and savings on golf rounds at Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois.

PRESEASON PRICING SPECIAL:  A special Preseason Pricing opportunity on single-game tickets is available until Aug. 7. Fans who purchase single-game tickets during this window will see the most savings by taking advantage of the lowest pricing available for the 2023 season.

Until Aug. 7, single-game tickets start as low as $15 and $10, respectively, for nonconference games against Toledo and Florida Atlantic. Big Ten games against Northwestern and Indiana start at $10 and $15, respectively, while the Friday night, Oct. 6 matchup with Nebraska begins at $25. Tickets for Big Ten matchups with Wisconsin and Penn State begin at just $30. Starting August 8, single-game ticket prices are subject to increases based on demand.

FAMILLY 4 PACKS ON SALE: In addition to single-game tickets, Fighting Illini fans are able to take advantage of a four-pack option for the Toledo and Nebraska games while supplies last. Fans who purchase a FamILLy 4 Pack before Aug. 7 during our Preseason Pricing special will pay the lowest cost. FamILLy 4 Packs are subject to increase after Aug. 7.

» Toledo Four Pack — 4 for $39 – Illinois vs. Toledo (Saturday, Sept. 2) – Includes four tickets in the Horseshoe. Get additional tickets for $9.75 per ticket. 

» Nebraska Four Pack — 4 for $79 – Illinois vs. Nebraska (Friday, Oct. 6) – Includes four tickets in the Horseshoe.  Get additional tickets for $19.75 per ticket.

 MINI PLANS: Two mini plans are also available, featuring three home games at Memorial Stadium. The Orange Mini Plan features matchups with Penn State, Florida Atlantic, and Wisconsin for just $125, while the Blue Mini Plan includes home games against Toledo, Penn State, and Indiana for just $99. All mini-plan tickets will be distributed in the lower bowl Sideline location.

Tickets are on sale at FightingIllini.com. The Illinois Ticket Office can be reached at 1-866-ILLINI-1 from 12-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or by visiting the office located in the west entrance of State Farm Center during business hours Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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