The Ice Arena will open to the public on Monday, August 23.
Calendar
Check the Ice Arena Calendar below for public skating times for specific days.
Days and Times
- Discounted $2 admission and $1 skate rental the first Wednesday of every month
- Friday evening public skating session begin on September 24
- Saturday public skating sessions begin on October 23
| Mondays | 11:15am-12:45pm |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays | 11:15am-12:15pm |
| Wednesdays and Fridays* | 11:15am-12:45pm 7:30-9:30pm |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 1:30-4:00pm |
Admission and Skates
| Admission | Illinois Students* | Free with valid i-card |
| Admission | Campus Rec Members | Free with valid i-card |
| Admission | Ages 3 and under | Free |
| Admission | Ages 4 and above | $6 |
| Skate Rental | All patrons | $3 |
| Skate sharpening | General | $5 ($10 for same-day service) same-day service not guaranteed |
| Skate sharpening | New or custom skates | $10 same-day service not guaranteed |
Passes
Individual
Punch card for 10 public skating sessions.
- Youth & Adult without skate rental – $45
- Youth & Adult with skate rental – $70
Family
Good for up to 4 family members.
- $30 including skate rental
- $5 per each additional family member
Group Rate
Rates for groups starting at parties of 8 or more including skate rental:
- Small Groups (8-20): $6 each
Can be purchased in advance or at the door. - Large Groups (21 or more): $5 each
A $50 deposit is required 24 hours in advance.
Party Packages
Have your party on the ice. View our Party Packages and reserve your party today!
- Ice Skating Party
- Illini Hockey Party
Hockey and Freestyle
- Check the online calendar for Drop-In Hockey opportunities and figure skating/Freestyle sessions.
- To be added to hockey or skating interest lists, email ui-icearena@illinois.edu