Illinois football to open up season ticket renewals for 2026 season in January

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - After two straight seasons ending in a bowl win, season ticket renewals for the 2026 season will begin Jan. 20.

The renewal deadline is March 20.

Illinois Athletics urged fans to renew their tickets immediately, as season tickets sold out by May 21 in 2025.

Season tickets in the horseshoe or east balcony start at $115, and sideline tickets range from $255 to $529 per seat.

Depending on availability, new season tickets will go on sale in April. Those fans can reserve a spot in line by placing a nonrefundable $50 per seat deposit online.

The Illini will have seven home games this season, beginning Sept. 5 against UAB. Big Ten home matchups will include Iowa, Nebraska, Purdue and Oregon, the latter of which has made the College Football Playoff in back-to-back years.

Additional information is available on the Fighting Illini's website.

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