UIC Athletics

The Flames Athletic Fund is the fundraising arm of UIC Athletics. The primary purpose of the Flames Athletic Fund is to raise money to invest in the success of our student-athletes, both in competition and in the classroom.

• Where can I buy tickets?
  • You can call 312-413-UIC1 or online at UICFlames.com/Tickets
• How long are tickets available online for events?
  • Tickets will remain on-sale online until the game starts.
• Where can I find my student, alumni, or faculty/staff discount?
  • For discounts requiring verification, tickets must be purchased in person at the corresponding venue on game day.
• How do I get my ticket(s) after I have purchased it?
  • Mobile
    • Tickets for Credit Union 1 arena will be on your mobile device. We will not accept printed tickets.
  • Will Call
    • Tickets left at will call can only be picked up if your name is on a list. You must have your ID to pick up your ticket.
• Which sports offer season tickets?
  • Men’s Basketball
  • Women’s Basketball
• Can I purchase group tickets?
  • To purchase group tickets, please call 312-413-UIC1.
• How do I write a check for tickets?
  • Please make checks payable to UIC Athletics and write "[Sport] Tickets"
• What premium seating options do you offer?
  • For more information on premium seating, please email athleticsticketing@uic.edu 
• Am I able to keep my seat and parking locations from year to year?
  • Seating locations for men’s and women's basketball are subject to reassignment on a year-by-year basis should the membership level drop. For questions please contact athleticsticketing@uic.edu 

To make a gift, please visit the link here.

Yes! Please send checks to: UIC Athletics, Attn: Flames Athletic Fund, 839 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608.

• Please make checks payable to UIC Athletics
• In the “For” or “Memo” line, please write the gift purpose (ex: Baseball Fund)

Annual gifts and major gifts are tax-deductible minus benefits received and will be issued a tax receipt from the University of Illinois Foundation. Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts that went into effect on January 1, 2018, any season ticket purchases are no longer tax-deductible. Please contact your tax professional with any questions.

FAF membership runs from July 1st through June 30th each year. Renewals for your membership will begin in June and end by September 1. To receive the full benefits of your FAF membership, please renew by September 1.

• Flames Athletic Fund membership is used to fund the Athletic programs at UIC. How you designate your gift will determine where your support will go. By indicating "UIC Athletics," the support will go to cover the greatest need of student-athletes. By indicating a specific sport, your gift will go to fund the unrestricted accounts for the specific sport that you indicate. It is at the discretion of each head coach how these funds are spent.
• Other gifts for capital projects, endowments, planned gifts or other specified priority projects can be designated to the respective project of your choice. For more information on these types of gifts, please contact the development office. 

• Direct Gifts: Direct gifts are the most common way of contributing. They are made in the form of cash, checks, or credit card. Stocks are also accepted as direct gifts.
• Pledged Gifts: A pledge allows you to promise a gift and make payments toward that pledge over time. Annual gifts may be pledged over the course of a 12-month period. Major gifts ($25,000 or more) may be pledged for a period up to 5 years.
• Matching Gifts: You may have the opportunity to double or even triple the value of your gift. Contact your Human Resources department regarding your eligibility to offer a matching gift. Check the University of Illinois Foundation's matching gift database to find out if your company participates in matching gifts.
• Donor Advised Funds: are accepted for donations as long as all benefits are declined.

The Letterwinner’s Club exists within the UIC Athletic Department to provide former Flames athletic letterwinners the opportunity to continue to be involved in UIC Athletics once their eligibility has expired. There are no better ambassadors for UIC Athletics than those who have competed while wearing the UIC colors. The Letterwinner’s Club provides these former student-athletes with the avenue to give back to the institution that they represented so well. Click here to learn more about the Letterwinner’s Club.

• What is sport-specific giving?
  • Sport-specific giving is a great way to directly impact the program of your choice. 100% of your gift will go towards the program(s) you are most passionate about. Sport-specific gifts enhance the operational budgets and other necessary needs within a program. 
• Do sport-specific gifts count towards my donation requirement for tickets/parking?
  • Yes, any gift you make to the FAF counts towards this donation requirement.