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The four quadrant lots around the
Assembly Hall have been completely assigned to I-Fund members, media
and staff, and, except for handicapped parking, are not available
for day-of-game purchase.
The E-14 Lot, located directly across
First Street west of the Assembly Hall, has also been sold out with
I-Fund donor passes and public season parking passes purchased by
season ticket holders. More than 50 percent of the lot is assigned
to faculty, staff and students on a permanent basis and is not
available for basketball parking. I-Fund donors who are season
ticket holders receive a complimentary parking pass as a benefit
with their donation. Season ticket buyers have the option to
purchase season parking passes from the Assembly Hall until they are
sold out.
Day-of-game parking patrons may
purchase parking for $5 at the UI Research Park, located south of
St. Mary's Road and west of First Street. Signage will assist in
directing fans to the lots. Best access to single-game parking in
the Research Park is from the west on St. Mary's Road and from the
south on First Street. Nearly 2000 parking spots are available in
the UI Research Park (within 500 yards of the Assembly Hall), almost
half which are paved.
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Beginning approximately one hour prior
to games, First Street will be closed between the Assembly Hall
circle drive to allow for pedestrian traffic. The Assembly Hall will
no longer back-fill the surrounding parking lots beginning 15
minutes prior to tipoff.
Fans should also be aware that several
establishments in Champaign-Urbana provide shuttle buses to and from
the games.
When coming to games, fans should allow
time to park, walk and pass through security checks at the door
before the beginning of the game.
For ticket
information, go to the north box office at the Assembly Hall or call
(217) 333-3470 or toll-free (866) ILLINI-1.
[Kent Brown, assistant
athletics director,
sports information director,
University of Illinois]
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