Ticket Information

• Tickets can be purchased online or at the Convocation Center Box Office

  • FNBO Challenge | Northern Illinois University

• Prices:

  • Advanced tickets can be purchased for $8 through the end of day on 01/29/26.

  • Tickets purchased the day of (01/30/26) will be $10.

Know Before You Go

• All students attending will need to purchase a ticket for entry.

  • High schoolers must have their school I.D. to enter.

  • Middle schoolers must be accompanied by a paid parent/guardian.

    • THERE IS NO DROP OFF OF STUDENTS.

  • Seating is general admission.

  • One ticket is good for both girls and boys varsity basketball games.

• There is NO Re-entry into the Convocation Center once you leave.

• There is no outside food or drink permitted.

• Free parking is available at the NIU Convocation Center.

• Concessions are cashless. Credit/debit cards are accepted, as well as most digital payment options.

• Large bags and purses are prohibited. View NIU’s bag policy and learn about prohibited items in Huskie Stadium.