Times subject to change. Please check online calendar for updates.
Public Skates
- Monday-Friday: 11:15 am-12:45 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30-9:30 pm
First Wednesday of every month: $2 admission and $1 skate rental - Friday: 7:30-9:30 pm
No Friday evening sessions on Illini Hockey home weekends. See schedule. - Saturday: 1:30-4 pm
Saturday public skates do not begin until October 26. - Sunday: 1:30-4 pm
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)
Students who have been assessed the student service fee. - Campus Rec members: FREE
(with valid i-card) - Ages 4 and above: $6
- Ages 3 and under: FREE
Skate rental
- $3
Skate Sharpening
- General: $5 (same day: $10)
Same day service not guaranteed. - New or custom skates: $10
Public Skate Passes
Individual Pass
Punch card for 10 public skating sessions:
- Youth & Adult without skate rental – $45
- Youth & Adult with skate rental – $70
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 including skate rental:
- Small Groups (8-20): $6/ea
Can be purchased in advance or at the door. - Large Groups (21 or more): $5/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!