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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

RV Tailgating/Parking

Donor Tailgating/Parking

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.

Tailgating Policies and Procedures

Men's Basketball

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

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

IHSA - CEFCU Arena Sports

Public Parking

Buses

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.