Event Parking
Our office offers parking for various events happening on campus. Pay attention to parking signs and payment information when choosing your spot.
ADA parking is also available for events. Learn more
Redbird Athletics
Football
Download the football parking map
Public Tailgating/Parking
- F43 - Dry Grove Street
- G53 - College Ave. and Kingsley St.
- G82 - Adelaide Street
- S81 - Wright Hall
- U91 - U-High Junior Parking Lot
- N University Street Garage (parking only)
RV Tailgating/Parking
Donor Tailgating/Parking
- F62 - Turner Hall
- F64 - N University Street
- F83 - N Main Street
- G64 - Locust Street
- G73 - Hancock Stadium
- G83 - Ropp Agriculture Building
Passes and Fees
Advance passes are available through the Illinois State Athletics Department. Game day sales are managed by Parking and Transportation. Fees apply per vehicle and RV, and online purchases may include a convenience fee. Contact the Athletic department for more details.
Rules
Overnight parking is not allowed in tailgating lots. Vehicles left between midnight and 7 a.m. on game day will be relocated and may be ticketed or towed.
Men's Basketball
Download the men's basketball parking map
Public Parking - $10
- F43 - Dry Grove Street
- F83 - N Main Street
- G81 - Adelaide Street Field
- G83 North - Ropp Agriculture Building
- U91 - U-High Junior Parking Lot
Donor Parking
- F61 - W College Avenue
- F62 - Turner Hall
- F71 - W College Avenue
- G53 - College Ave. and Kingsley St.
- G73 - Hancock Stadium
- G82 - Adelaide Street
- G83 South - Ropp Agriculture Building
- U83 - U-High Senior Parking Lot
Accessible Parking
- Circle Drive - Limited availability
- F72 - Adelaide Street
Women's Basketball
Public Parking
Donor Parking
Volleyball
Public Parking
Donor Parking
Concerts and Recurring Campus Events
Bone Student Center/Braden Auditorium
Public Parking - $10
Bone Student Center Paylot and surrounding lots.
No overnight parking is allowed.
Commencement
Public Parking
Public parking is located around CEFCU Arena. Campus Police and parking staff will be on hand to direct vehicles to available parking.
Accessible Parking
Limited accessible parking (with a disability placard or license plates only) is available near the west and north entrances. Accessible drop-off is available in the circle drive near the north entrance to CEFCU Arena.
Move-In and Out
Public Parking
Open parking is available in the red faculty/staff and green commuter lots (not including reserved spaces) on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during the fall move-in.
Campus Resident Vehicle Storage
Residence hall students who are bringing a vehicle to campus and have secured a permit should place their vehicle in their designated student storage lot as soon as possible after they are moved in.
Policies and Procedures
This is a busy event on campus. Make sure to follow all traffic patterns. Campus Police and parking staff will be on hand to direct vehicles to blue storage lots and green commuter lots after loading and unloading. For overnight parking, you must have a permit.
Centennial Complex
The Centennial Complex is comprised of The Center for the Performing Arts, The Center for Visual Arts, University Galleries, Westoff Theatre, Centennial East, and Centennial West.
Public Parking
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South University Pay Lot - First Level Only
Offers hourly paid parking. -
School Street Parking Garage - Numbered spaces 250 above
Parking allowed when the lighted sign above the entrance is on. No parking on top floor of the deck, business, or service spaces. -
Red Faculty/Staff and Green Commuter surface lots
Parking allowed after 7 p.m. Parking is not permitted in reserved spaces or zones, business spaces, service vehicle spaces, blue student storage lots.
Gamma Phi Circus
Public Parking
Red Faculty/Staff and Green Commuter surface lots
Accessible Parking
ADA parking will be available in the Turner Hall Lot (F62) and at the north doors of the arena until spaces are full. After spaces are filled, drop off will be permitted at the north doors.
Community Events
IHSA - Football
Public Parking
- G53 - College Ave. and Kingsley St.
- G81 - Adelaide Street Field (RV's and buses)
- U91 - U-High Junior Parking Lot
- Green commuter lots - located east of Main Street
Alcohol Free Tailgating
Patrons must follow all federal, state, and local laws as well as University and IHSA policies.
Team and School Sponsored Fan Buses
Accessible Parking
IHSA - CEFCU Arena Sports
Public Parking
- Green commuter lots - located west of Main Street
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Overflow parking - Bone Student Center Pay Lot
(regular hourly charge applies)
Buses
- Loading and unloading - Circle Drive
- Parking - Check with your event organizer.
Accessible Parking
Please see the parking attendant at the north circle drive for drop off or directions to ADA parking.
Summer Sport Camp
Available Lots
Use of lot must be requested prior to the beginning of camp. Other lots may be requested and requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Pick up and Drop Off
Limited half hour windows available at no charge. Driver must remain with vehicle. Contact the Office of Parking and Transportation to arrange times.
Groups Renting University Athletic Facilities
Rental of athletic facilities (CEFCU Arena, Horton Fieldhouse, Horton Pool, Hancock Stadium, Hancock Club, etc.) does not include parking. Groups wishing to reserve lots for their exclusive use should contact the Office of Parking and Transportation for arrangements prior to the event. Available lots and fees will vary.
Parking Arrangements
Contact us to arrange parking for a campus event.