CHICAGO (July 23, 2026) – A new basketball season is on the horizon, and UIC fans can secure their seats for another exciting year of Flames basketball when 2026-27 men's and women's basketball season tickets go on sale Monday morning.
 
Fans will once again enjoy an outstanding home slate at Credit Union 1 Arena, highlighted by men's basketball matchups against Charlotte, Robert Morris, Canisius, UNC Greensboro and Chicago State (with additional home games to be announced within the next month), while the women's team welcomes Northwestern, Ball State, Lindenwood and Chicago State. Those games complement another challenging Missouri Valley Conference schedule that culminates with the first combined Arch Madness (MVC Tournament) March 3-7 in St. Louis.
 
Season tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. (CT) Monday and can be purchased online through Ticketmaster, or by contacting the UIC Athletics Ticket Office (312-413-UIC1; athleticsticketing@uic.edu). As a reminder — all UIC students are admitted FREE OF CHARGE to every Flames home athletics event (including all basketball games) when presenting their student ID at the door.
 
Under third-year head coach Rob Ehsan, the Flames have emerged as one of the Missouri Valley Conference's rising programs. Over the past two seasons, UIC has won 36 games, posted consecutive winning seasons for the first time since 2008-09, reached its first-ever Arch Madness championship game and earned its first NIT berth since 2003.
 
With the Missouri Valley Conference's most experienced returning roster — including five regular starters — the Flames enter 2026-27 with high hopes. Sophomore standouts Andy Johnson, Rashund Washington Jr. and Jayce Nathaniel headline a talented core alongside veterans Ahmad Henderson II and Mekhi Lowery, while an exciting incoming class adds even more depth and versatility.
 
Under head coach Ashleen Bracey, UIC women's basketball has established itself among the Missouri Valley Conference's top programs. The Flames have reached the postseason three times in four seasons and have totaled 66 victories during that span, the program's second-highest four-year win total.
 
Returning All-MVC standout Julia Coleman joins veterans Tutu Clayton and Magdalena Winter to lead a roster bolstered by nine talented newcomers.
 
UIC continues to offer one of the city's best values in live sports entertainment. Flames fans can enjoy exciting Division I basketball all season long at Credit Union 1 Arena through a variety of affordable season ticket options.

Men's Basketball
Fans have several options to cheer on the Flames for the upcoming 2026-27 men's basketball season.
 
New for 2026-27, UIC introduces a Lower Level Baseline season ticket for just $150 per seat, giving fans premium views for less than $10 per game. Families can also take advantage of the popular Flames Family Plan, which includes four Lower Level Baseline season tickets (in selected sections) for only $249 per package.
 
Lower Level Sideline tickets remain priced at $250 per seat (UIC faculty, staff and recent alumni may purchase at a discounted rate of $200 per seat), while Courtside season tickets are available for $450 per seat.

Fans looking for the ultimate gameday experience can purchase Loge Courtside packages beginning at $1,800.

All men's basketball season ticket packages, except the Lower Level Baseline/Flames Family Plan, will also require a donation to the Flames Athletic Fund (FAF).

A seating chart of Credit Union 1 Arena with season ticket and FAF donation information is below.

 
Women's Basketball
Season tickets for the 2026-27 UIC women's basketball season offer affordable options for every fan.

The Flames Family Plan includes four general admission season tickets at $99 per package, while Lower Level General Admission season tickets are priced at $50 per seat (UIC faculty, staff and recent alumni may purchase at a discounted rate of $40 per seat), and Courtside season tickets can be purchased for $75 per seat. Loge Courtside season tickets are available for $250 (two seats) or $500 (four seats).

The women's basketball Courtside and Loge Courtside season ticket packages will also require a donation to the Flames Athletic Fund.

A full seating chart with season ticket pricing and Flames Athletic Fund donation information can be found below.

 
The complete 2026-27 UIC basketball schedules, along with single-game ticket information, promotions, game times and broadcast details, will be announced later this summer.

For more information on UIC men's and women's basketball, fans are encouraged to visit UICFlames.com, or follow the Flames on social media through X (@UIC_MBB, @UIC_WBB and @UICFlames) and Instagram (@uic_mbb, @uic_wbb and @uicflames).