Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling Tickets

Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling Tickets

Be there for every takedown and pin with Illinois Wrestling tickets. The Fighting Illini represent the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in NCAA Division I men’s wrestling and have been a part of the West Division in the Big Ten Conference as founding members since 1896. 

Men’s wrestling debuted in Illinois in the 1910-11 season, with inaugural head coach R.N. Fargo. The team faced Indiana in the first meet in school history on April 8, losing 1-2. The first win was in the 1911-12 season on March 30, beating Indiana 3-1 under the former head coach A. Elston. The next year Elston would lead them to the school’s first shutout dual, defeating Indianapolis YMCA 4-0. They also won their first Big Ten Conference Championship that year.

Get as close to the action as you can with Illinois Wrestling tickets. Illinois men’s wrestling has won more than 15 Big Ten Conference Championships. In so doing, the team has produced more than 20 NCAA National Champions, the first of which was in 1929, when George Minat and Joe Sapora both became NCAA National Champions at 129 pounds and 115 pounds respectively. Joe Sapora would repeat the next year, becoming Illinois’ first two-time NCAA National Champion. Sapora was inducted into the Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018. 

How much are Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling tickets?

Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling ticket prices will depend on the location, the organizer or promotion and where you choose to sit. 

Average Price: $525 per ticket

Cheap Ticket Options: Tickets start as low as $35 in the upper levels

VIP and Ringside Seats: Some events will offer VIP tickets and elevated options can cost up to $945 to get you closer to the action.

When is the next Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling event?

Professional wrestling events are held throughout the year, while college competitions generally take place in the winter with championship events in late March.

Where is the next Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling event?

Their next location has not been announced yet, but the Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling schedule will be updated as soon as the event is scheduled.

What are the best seats for viewing the action?

Ringside or floor seats will get you closest to the action, but they are typically the most expensive as well. Seats higher in the stands are generally more affordable and allow you to view several different matches at once in a larger tournament.

What times do doors open for Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling?

Doors typically open between 1 1/2 and two hours before Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling. It may be wise to arrive on the early side if you have not visited the venue before.

When do Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling tickets go on sale?

Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling tickets go on sale shortly after new events are announced.