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CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – Illinois Athletics will introduce a new customer-focused I FUND annual priority seat donation model for season tickets at select portions of Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center, beginning with the 2025-26 seasons. The revamped seating model for football and men’s basketball will create a more transparent, convenient and customizable approach to season ticket purchasing. I FUND members will see greater transparency when making decisions about parking, annual benefits and season tickets.
Fans can access IlliniERA.com now for all information on football and men’s basketball season tickets for 2025-26 and beyond. The site features expanded information about the model, a pricing calculator, and frequently asked questions to help with planning for the future.
Under the new model, 82% of fans who select season tickets at the same or similar locations at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center will pay the same price or less in 2025. Illini ERA aims to expand access to season tickets seasonal, welcoming a new generation. of fans while empowering current ticket holders to tailor their experience, as Illinois continues to serve its fans through the FamILLy First approach. Creating a path for new fans while empowering current season ticket holders is an essential step in aligning Illinois with peer institutions to elevate competitive success for years to come, from ensuring the Fighting Illini has the resources necessary to support student-athletes at the highest level to create and maintain the best possible fan experience. Illinois season ticket growth of 38% at Memorial Stadium and 20% at State Farm Center over the past three years has shown that moving to the Illini ERA priority seating model is the best path forward for everyone the fans and members of I FUND.
Illinois will offer many resources to guide fans through the Illini ERA process:
• IlliniERA.com offers comprehensive model information, including a customizable calculator, schedule and FAQ.
• The Fighting Illini account manager is available for one-on-one conversations.
• Illinois will host a series of virtual public meetings to further discuss the integration of the Illini ERA. Fans wishing to attend can view the schedule and register here.
• All current season ticket holders and I FUND members will receive an Illini ERA guide in the mail in the coming days.
With the competitive environment of intercollegiate athletics and a growing Big Ten Conference, this updated model allows the family to make a difference by continuing to build championship-caliber programs.
The future of Fighting Illini Athletics begins with the Illini ERA.
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