Check the online calendar or current hours page for updated skating opportunities at the Ice Arena.
Public Skates*
- Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 pm
- Friday**, 7:30-9:30 pm
- Saturday, 1:30-4 pm
- Sunday, 1:30-4 pm
- *Dates and times subject to change. Please check online calendar for updates.
- **No Friday evening sessions on Illini Hockey home weekends. See schedule.
Lunch Time Skates
- Monday-Friday: 11:15 am-12:45 pm
Wednesday Evening Cheap Skates
- First Wednesday of every month.
$2 admission and $1 skate rental
Hockey/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
Public Skate General Admission & Skate Rental
Admission
Admission does not include skate rental.
- UI students*: FREE
(with valid i-card) - Campus Rec members: FREE
(with valid i-card) - Ages 4 and above: $6
- Ages 3 and under: FREE
*Students who have been assessed the student service fee.
Skate rental
- $2
Skate Sharpening
- General: $5 (same day**: $10)
- New or custom skates: $10
**Same day service not guaranteed.
Public Skate Passes
Individual Pass
Punch card for 10 public skating sessions:
- Youth & Adult without skate rental – $45
- Youth & Adult with skate rental – $60
Family Pass
$25 – Good for up to 4 family members, including skate rental. Additional family members – $5 each.
Group Rate
Rates for groups starting at parties of 8 or more, skate rental included:
- Small Groups (8-20): $5.50/ea
Can be purchased in advance or at the door. - Large Groups (21 or more): $4.50/ea
A $50 deposit is required 24 hours in advance.
Party Packages
Have your party on the ice.
- Ice Skating Party
- Illini Hockey Party
View our Party Packages and reserve your party today!