Illinois Announces New Football Ticket Pricing for 2012

Dan · Feb 21, 2012, 03:02 PM

Dan · Feb 21, 2012, 03:15 PM

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Illinois Announces New Football Ticket Pricing for 2012

Sideline season ticket prices are $230 (less than $33 per game) with prime locations between the 20-yard lines on each side priced at $315 ($45 per game). Horseshoe and student season ticket prices will remain an incredible value at $99 (less than $15 per game). Single-game tickets, which go on sale on July 17, will be $50 for Big Ten contests, while the non-conference games will be priced at $25 each.

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...022112aaw.html

Dan · Feb 21, 2012, 03:20 PM

Key dates

Single-game tickets on sale: July 17th

New season ticket holders: Available now to purchase

New season ticket holders for the Horseshoe: May 15

Season ticket renewals: Going on now through April 3rd

Comparison time!

Premium season tickets-
2012: $315 ($45.00 per game)
2011: $360 ($45.00 per game)

Sideline season tickets-
2012: $230 ($32.86 per game)
2011: $320 ($40.00 per game)

Horseshoe & student-
2012: $99 ($14.14 per game)
2011: $99 ($12.38 per game)

Single-game tickets-
2012: $50 for Big Ten games, $25 for non-conference games
2011: $65 for Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan, $50 for the other games

fish48 · Feb 21, 2012, 03:26 PM

Not too shabby

Dan · Feb 21, 2012, 03:28 PM

Good deal all around.

Dan · Feb 21, 2012, 03:32 PM

The opposition gets sent to the balcony.

Memorial Stadium Seating Chart

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In addition to horseshoe & students, more $99 season tix will be available this yr in sec 109. Opp. fans will now be in 208 & 209, not 109

http://twitter.com/IlliniFootball

DrewD007 · Feb 21, 2012, 03:46 PM

Good stuff moving the opposing fans. Too often opposing teams would go over to 109 to celebrate with their fans. Hopefully, we'll win our home games but in the event we don't it won't be as painful as before. It's the little things!

dgcrow · Feb 21, 2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

The opposition gets sent to the balcony.

Memorial Stadium Seating Chart

Actually, I think the balcony seats (208 and 209) are better seats than 109. And even though I haven't been a student for eons, it still irritates me that the students have to sit in the end zone. They should be behind the Illini bench. (I know, I know: $$$$$ dictates who sits where.)

DrewD007 · Feb 21, 2012, 04:58 PM

Hmmm... kind of sucks you have no idea where you'll be sitting yet. I'd hate to end up in the balcony, but that's just me. Does anyone know if it's possible to call in as opposed to doing it online?

Illini125 · Feb 21, 2012, 05:05 PM

Clicking on "student tickets" is giving me an error right now. Says, "There are no events or items on sale at this time." Do those start at a later date then regular renewals, anyone know?

illiniobserver22 · Feb 21, 2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini125

Clicking on "student tickets" is giving me an error right now. Says, "There are no events or items on sale at this time." Do those start at a later date then regular renewals, anyone know?

Probably. Don't worry about it too much, those probably won't sell out, and even if they did it wouldn't be until the fall. Plus with the system they use you're just buying vouchers, so there's no benefit to buying them early or anything.

oskeewowwow12 · Feb 21, 2012, 06:58 PM

Surprised that all opposing fans are getting moved up top. I always thought there was some sort of Big Ten rule in place that required each school to seat some of the visitors in the lower level to keep schools like UM, OSU, and PSU from throwing everyone way up top. I know all of those schools still do sit most up there, but have some closer to field as well.

-josh- · Feb 22, 2012, 09:58 AM

Renewed my season tickets, i have a good feeling about next year.

BluesBro · Feb 22, 2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by oskeewowwow12

I always thought there was some sort of Big Ten rule in place that required each school to seat some of the visitors in the lower level ...

You mean like a gentlemen's agreement?

Those are all gone since Urban came into the conference. At least that's what Bret says...

KBLEE · Feb 22, 2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by -josh-

Renewed my season tickets, i have a good feeling about next year.

+1

USNIlliniFan · Feb 22, 2012, 04:06 PM

Didn't we have a Family Plan for tickets a few years ago? I've noticed several BCS schools out here (east coast) have a Family Four Pack priced for their non-conference and one premium games. Usually amounts to four games and includes a vendor coupons for a soft drink and hot dog. Depending on the school prices run $99 to $150 for the four tickets and concessions. I think this might be something to look into to encourage attendance. I think seating priorities wouldn't be hurt for this type of discount and could "convert" into future ticket holders. Make it a limited offer, only 1000 available (4,000 seats)? Promotes the family atmosphere, kinda in-line with Beckman's goals.

By the way, I think the season ticket prices are pretty good as announced, just trying to increase the interest.

carmelillini · Feb 23, 2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

The opposition gets sent to the balcony.

Memorial Stadium Seating Chart

Good move. Take care of your own first.

BobtheBarber2 · Feb 23, 2012, 03:12 PM

I would move the opponents to the top of the North endzone, make the lower part of the north endzone General Admission and move the students to section 109.

The students would be somewhat on the sidelines and closer to the scoreboard and the loud music they enjoy. (And with the students closer to the scoreboard maybe they could even turn the volume down so that it no longer hurts your ears).

And put the band back in the stands also!!!!

Thacher_H_Guild · Feb 24, 2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BluesBro

You mean like a gentlemen's agreement?

Those are all gone since Urban came into the conference. At least that's what Bret says...

Given how obnoxious the average tOSU visitor is, they should seat them in the Assembly Hall during football games. For other teams, I don't care much.

dgcrow · Feb 24, 2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Thacher_H_Guild

Given how obnoxious the average tOSU visitor is, they should seat them in the Assembly Hall during football games. For other teams, I don't care much.

Not good for the Assembly Hall.

asuato · Mar 4, 2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Key dates

Single-game tickets on sale: July 17th

New season ticket holders: Available now to purchase

New season ticket holders for the Horseshoe: Mary 15

Season ticket renewals: Going on now through April 3rd

Comparison time!

Premium season tickets-
2012: $315 ($45.00 per game)
2011: $360 ($45.00 per game)

Sideline season tickets-
2012: $230 ($32.86 per game)
2011: $320 ($40.00 per game)

Horseshoe & student-
2012: $99 ($14.14 per game)
2011: $99 ($12.38 per game)

Single-game tickets-
2012: $50 for Big Ten games, $25 for non-conference games
2011: $65 for Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan, $50 for the other games

Wow....makes $12 GA tickets at Arkansas State seem like a bargain!

Dan · May 2, 2012, 10:02 AM

Illinois is promoting the $99 horseshoe season tickets now on radio ads in Champaign-Urbana (not sure the total coverage of these ads), however those tickets aren't available for sale until May 15th for new season ticket holders. (Only the sideline season tickets are available now for purchase.)

A caller complained to Mike Thomas on the April 21st Saturday Sportsline 48:10 mark about hearing the ad, calling the ticket office, then being told to try back on May 15th.

Just now I heard the ad on WDWS. Brian Barnhart at the end says (paraphrasing), "..and due to demand, we've just opened up [new/more?] $99 season tickets in the horseshoe."

Poor execution..not sure why Illinois would mislead & piss off potential new season ticket buyers?

illini1 · May 2, 2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Illinois is promoting the $99 horseshoe season tickets now on radio ads in Champaign-Urbana (not sure the total coverage of these ads), however those tickets aren't available for sale until May 15th for new season ticket holders. (Only the sideline season tickets are available now for purchase.)

A caller complained to Mike Thomas on the April 21st Saturday Sportsline 48:10 mark about hearing the ad, calling the ticket office, then being told to try back on May 15th.

Just now I heard the ad on WDWS. Brian Barnhart at the end says (paraphrasing), "..and due to demand, we've just opened up [new/more?] $99 season tickets in the horseshoe."

Poor execution..not sure why Illinois would mislead & piss off potential new season ticket buyers?

I went on the website to see if you could buy horseshoe season tickets and the only options it gave you was for the west and east sides. There was no horseshoe option.

oskeewowwow12 · May 2, 2012, 09:02 PM

Any idea if part of 109 will be available to new season ticket holders on May 15? Wanting to get 2 season tickets this year and this is the section I'd much rather prefer to the horseshoe (obviously)

BobtheBarber2 · May 3, 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Illinois is promoting the $99 horseshoe season tickets now on radio ads in Champaign-Urbana (not sure the total coverage of these ads), however those tickets aren't available for sale until May 15th for new season ticket holders. (Only the sideline season tickets are available now for purchase.)

A caller complained to Mike Thomas on the April 21st Saturday Sportsline 48:10 mark about hearing the ad, calling the ticket office, then being told to try back on May 15th.

Just now I heard the ad on WDWS. Brian Barnhart at the end says (paraphrasing), "..and due to demand, we've just opened up [new/more?] $99 season tickets in the horseshoe."

Poor execution..not sure why Illinois would mislead & piss off potential new season ticket buyers?

Due to demand???? You meant there have been secret horseshoe tickets held back in past seasons because of lack of demand?

Maybe it's the old bait and switch--get people to call in and then talk them up to sideline seats?? Maybe they just threw anything into that ad because the time was already paid for and they had to run something.

I gave up my 2 horseshoe seats this year so I could try for 109. If that doesn't work I'll try the streets for any games I go to.

Feb 21, 2012, 03:20 PM	#3
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,894	Key dates Single-game tickets on sale: July 17th New season ticket holders: Available now to purchase New season ticket holders for the Horseshoe: May 15 Season ticket renewals: Going on now through April 3rd Comparison time! Premium season tickets- 2012: $315 ($45.00 per game) 2011: $360 ($45.00 per game) Sideline season tickets- 2012: $230 ($32.86 per game) 2011: $320 ($40.00 per game) Horseshoe & student- 2012: $99 ($14.14 per game) 2011: $99 ($12.38 per game) Single-game tickets- 2012: $50 for Big Ten games, $25 for non-conference games 2011: $65 for Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan, $50 for the other games Last edited by Dan; Apr 22, 2012 at 07:57 AM.

Feb 21, 2012, 03:46 PM	#7
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 3,529	Good stuff moving the opposing fans. Too often opposing teams would go over to 109 to celebrate with their fans. Hopefully, we'll win our home games but in the event we don't it won't be as painful as before. It's the little things! __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/illinidrew11

Feb 21, 2012, 04:58 PM	#9
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 3,529	Hmmm... kind of sucks you have no idea where you'll be sitting yet. I'd hate to end up in the balcony, but that's just me. Does anyone know if it's possible to call in as opposed to doing it online? __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/illinidrew11

Feb 21, 2012, 06:58 PM	#12
oskeewowwow12 Posts: 121	Surprised that all opposing fans are getting moved up top. I always thought there was some sort of Big Ten rule in place that required each school to seat some of the visitors in the lower level to keep schools like UM, OSU, and PSU from throwing everyone way up top. I know all of those schools still do sit most up there, but have some closer to field as well. __________________ raised a Spartan... ...now an Illini

Feb 22, 2012, 09:58 AM	#13
-josh- STAHP! Location: The paign born and raised Posts: 3,174	Renewed my season tickets, i have a good feeling about next year. __________________ virtus junxit mors non separabit

Feb 21, 2012, 03:02 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,894	http://twitter.com/IlliniFootball

Feb 21, 2012, 03:26 PM	#4
fish48 Banned Posts: 547	Not too shabby

Feb 21, 2012, 03:28 PM	#5
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,894	Good deal all around.

Feb 21, 2012, 05:05 PM	#10
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	Clicking on "student tickets" is giving me an error right now. Says, "There are no events or items on sale at this time." Do those start at a later date then regular renewals, anyone know?

Feb 22, 2012, 04:06 PM	#16
USNIlliniFan Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 318	Didn't we have a Family Plan for tickets a few years ago? I've noticed several BCS schools out here (east coast) have a Family Four Pack priced for their non-conference and one premium games. Usually amounts to four games and includes a vendor coupons for a soft drink and hot dog. Depending on the school prices run $99 to $150 for the four tickets and concessions. I think this might be something to look into to encourage attendance. I think seating priorities wouldn't be hurt for this type of discount and could "convert" into future ticket holders. Make it a limited offer, only 1000 available (4,000 seats)? Promotes the family atmosphere, kinda in-line with Beckman's goals. By the way, I think the season ticket prices are pretty good as announced, just trying to increase the interest.

Feb 23, 2012, 03:12 PM	#18
BobtheBarber2 Posts: 206	I would move the opponents to the top of the North endzone, make the lower part of the north endzone General Admission and move the students to section 109. The students would be somewhat on the sidelines and closer to the scoreboard and the loud music they enjoy. (And with the students closer to the scoreboard maybe they could even turn the volume down so that it no longer hurts your ears). And put the band back in the stands also!!!!

May 2, 2012, 10:02 AM	#22
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,894	Illinois is promoting the $99 horseshoe season tickets now on radio ads in Champaign-Urbana (not sure the total coverage of these ads), however those tickets aren't available for sale until May 15th for new season ticket holders. (Only the sideline season tickets are available now for purchase.) A caller complained to Mike Thomas on the April 21st Saturday Sportsline 48:10 mark about hearing the ad, calling the ticket office, then being told to try back on May 15th. Just now I heard the ad on WDWS. Brian Barnhart at the end says (paraphrasing), "..and due to demand, we've just opened up [new/more?] $99 season tickets in the horseshoe." Poor execution..not sure why Illinois would mislead & piss off potential new season ticket buyers? Last edited by Dan; May 2, 2012 at 10:09 AM.

May 2, 2012, 09:02 PM	#24
oskeewowwow12 Posts: 121	Any idea if part of 109 will be available to new season ticket holders on May 15? Wanting to get 2 season tickets this year and this is the section I'd much rather prefer to the horseshoe (obviously) __________________ raised a Spartan... ...now an Illini