Ice Skating
Beginning August 1, the Ice Arena will no longer accept cash. Thank you for patience and cooperation during this transition.
Ice Arena Calendar
About
- Check the Ice Arena Calendar below for public skating dates and times.
- Public Skate, Lunch Skate, and Extended Lunch Skate are open to students, faculty/staff, and the public
- Cheap Skate is on the FIRST Wednesday evening Public Skate of every month. This is when admission is $4.00 and skate rental is $2.00 for everyone!
- No Friday night Public Skates will be held if there is a home Illini Hockey home game.
- We have themed skates around the holidays! check our calendar for when those are happening.
Admission
| Membership Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Illinois Students* | Free with valid i-card |
| Campus Rec Members | Free with valid i-card |
| Ages 3 and under | Free |
| Ages 4 and above | $7 |
*students who have been assessed the Student Service fee
Group Rates and Passes
Birthday Parties are different than Group Rates. Refer to the Party Packages page for more information.
Rates for groups starting at parties of 8 or more, including skate rental:
- Small Groups (8-20): $8 each
Can be purchased in advance or at the door. - Large Groups (21 or more): $7 each
A $50 deposit is required 24 hours in advance.
Group reservations should be made at least 2 weeks in advance of the requested date. Ice time will not be guaranteed to requests submitted without 2 weeks' notice. Review the Ice Arena Calendar and choose a scheduled Public Skate time for your group reservation.
Public Skate Group Reservation Form
As of Fall 2024, we will no longer be selling public skate punch cards. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Ice Arena email.
Family Passes
Family Passes cover up to four family members and can be purchased at the front window by the entrance during public skate sessions. The cost is $35, and that price includes skate rental for everyone covered by the pass. If your group has more than four people, each additional family member can be added for $7.
Ice Skates
Skate rental is $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers/community.
Skate Sharpening
All skate sharpening is $10.00, and we do not do same-day sharpening.
Hockey and Freestyle
- Check the online calendar for drop-in hockey opportunities and freestyle (figure skating) sessions.
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To be added to hockey or skating interest lists, email ui-icearena@illinois.edu