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Illinois State Redbirds Basketball Tickets

Purchase Illinois State Basketball tickets with TicketSmarter and make your way to Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena to watch ISU take on Missouri Valley foes. The Redbirds have been MVC members since 1981. They have a strong history in one of college basketball’s top mid-major leagues with a handful of conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances. 

Illinois State saw almost immediate success in the Missouri Valley, winning the league tournament in 1983 and the regular season in 1984. The Redbirds played in March Madness both seasons and knocked off No. 9 seed Alabama 49-48 in their second trip to the tournament. ISU made a third straight trip to the Big Dance in 1985 and defeated No. 8 seed USC 58-55 in the first round. 

The Redbirds made consecutive tournament appearances again in 1997 and 1998. ISU secured yet another win over a power conference school in 1997 with an 82-81 overtime victory over Tennessee. Illinois State Basketball tickets sell out quickly during these runs as Redbird fans show their support for the players. 

In addition to NCAA Tournament runs, Illinois State also routinely makes appearances in the NIT. The Redbirds hosted Utah State for a first-round contest in 2008 and defeated the Aggies 61-57. ISU also hosted Green Bay in an opening-round NIT game in 2015 with the home crowd helping the team secure a 69-56 win. You can join thousands of other Illinois State fans and alumni cheering on the team at Redbird Arena by purchasing Illinois State tickets online.

Illinois State Redbirds Basketball Ticket Prices

Several variables will affect Illinois State Redbirds Basketball ticket prices. The most important is the level of demand for a given contest. Non-conference games between little-known teams can be fairly inexpensive while tickets to the NCAA Tournament or NIT can be much more expensive. Conference tournaments and other conference contests can be a happy medium for fans who want to watch quality hoops without breaking the bank. 

How much are Illinois State Redbirds Basketball tickets?

The average cost of Illinois State Redbirds Basketball tickets for the current season is $33.75. Courtside and premium seats will cost much more while spots in the upper levels of an arena are typically more affordable. Typically, courtside seats for a conference game will be over $100 per ticket.

Costs can rise in the postseason. The average men’s March Madness ticket for first and second-round contests carried a cost of $173 while prices rose to as high as $135 for women’s games. Women’s Final Four and Championship tickets usually start around $114 while prices can rise as high as $1200. Men’s Final Four tickets will run around $555 for just the semifinals and $349 for only the title game.

Early season tournaments like the NIT Season Tip-off will usually cost between $19 and $172. NIT tickets for the upper level of Madison Square Garden will be the cheapest with costs usually in the $19 to $35 range. The Preseason WNIT, which features many of the best women’s basketball teams in the nation, will usually have costs between $15 and $50. WNIT Tickets will change in cost depending on which team is hosting too.

A matchup featuring Illinois State Redbirds at Cornell Big Red Basketball will be next up on the schedule. The game will take place on December 22nd, 2024 at 12:00pm at Newman Arena, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. There are 29 Illinois State Redbirds at Cornell Big Red Basketball tickets available right now, ranging from a starting price of $8.51 to a top end price of $32.64 for premium seats. During the 2024 basketball season, tickets will vary from game to game with a lowest ticket price set at $8.51 and the most expensive ticket set at $151.88. 

Illinois State Redbirds Basketball Schedule

From the season-opening Champions Classic to March Madness, the college basketball season is always full of exciting games. Teams open their seasons in November with non-conference contests and tournaments. The Maui Invitational and Gulf Coast Showcase are two of the top early-season tournaments. The season moves into conference play in December and January before conference tournaments take place in early March. The WNIT, NIT and NCAA Tournaments will take place in March and April.

The  schedule for the current season has 18 games remaining on the calendar. The final matchup on the Illinois State Redbirds Basketball schedule will take place inside CEFCU Arena at Illinois State University, W. College Av. #232, Normal, IL. The final game will feature Evansville Purple Aces at Illinois State Redbirds Basketball and tip off is scheduled for March 2nd, 2025 at 12:00am.

When do Illinois State Redbirds Basketball tickets go on sale?

Most regular-season college basketball tickets will go on sale in June or July after schedules are released for the upcoming season. Early season tournaments like the Maui Invitational will usually start selling tickets as soon as they announce the field and dates for the next event. Postseason seats will be available as soon as the NCAA and NIT selection committees announce tournament fields. Use TicketSmarter’s up-to-date schedule to snag Illinois State Redbirds Basketball tickets as soon as they are available. 

Illinois State Redbirds Basketball Seating Chart

Most men’s and women’s basketball programs share an on-campus arena. Facilities typically have seating for between 7,000 and 11,000 fans. Courtside seats provide an up-close-and-personal view of the game, while more affordable spots are usually found in the upper levels. Look for seats near the half court line for the best view of the game. Use TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart to snag the best Illinois State Redbirds Basketball tickets available for both home and road contests.

TicketSmarter's seating map tools will have accurate Illinois State Redbirds Basketball seating charts for every home and away game on the schedule. 

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