I FUND Priority Seating

support illinois athletics as a season ticket holder

Support Illinois Athletics as a season ticket holder! I FUND Priority Seating contributions are annual, non-deductible gifts associated with certain season ticket locations. For season tickets with a required Priority Seating contribution, the annual commitment must be fulfilled to maintain your current seat location.

Frequently Asked Questions

I FUND members have priority access to the best seats for all Illinois events. Membership level and priority points determine selection order for season tickets, parking, postseason games and other high-demand events. In addition to I FUND Priority Seating contributions, an Illini Excellence gift can help improve a member’s Priority ranking for selection order.

The Athletics Ticket Office provides season ticket holders the opportunity to add, upgrade or move season ticket locations each year during the renewal process. Selection order for upgrades is based on membership level and priority points. Every four years, season ticket holders at both Gies Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center will be a part of a venue-wide reseating process.

New season tickets can be ordered online here. You can also contact the Athletics Ticket Office by calling 1-866-455-4641 Monday-Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Yes, to retain your season tickets, you must meet or exceed your previous year’s annual fund contribution.

An I FUND Priority Seating contribution is the required donation associated with certain seats at Gies Memorial Stadium and/or State Farm Center. An Illini Excellence gift is an additional, optional contribution that supports Illinois Athletics. Your I FUND membership level is determined by both contributions. Illini Excellence gifts are tax deductible, while I FUND Priority Seating contributions are not.