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 used to maintain, add, or purchase new season tickets for football or men’s basketball.

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 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.

Certain seating locations at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center require I FUND Priority Seating contributions for retention.

An I FUND Priority Seating contribution is the value of the gift required to purchase a specific seat at Memorial Stadium and/or State Farm Center. An Illini Excellence gift is a contribution above and beyond the required I FUND Priority Seating contribution, which will increase I FUND membership level to obtain enhanced benefits. The total giving from I FUND Priority Seating contributions and Illini Excellence gifts determine I FUND membership level. Illini Excellence gifts are tax deductible, while I FUND Priority Seating contributions are not.