Stadium/Seating Changes for 2025

[Tammany Hall]

Indiana AD Scott Dolson Announces 'Next Wave of Changes' for 2025 IU Football Season — Hoosier Huddle

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle) Indiana University athletic director Scott Dolson sent out an e-mail Wednesday evening outlining the next wave of changes for Memorial Stadium as the focus shifts to the 2025 season. The biggest change will be a new premium seating option on the east side o

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It will be interesting to see what the East Side premium seating looks like. I doubt it’s suites, but probably some nice seats and a dedicated concourse for premium ticket holders.

Also seat donations are being introduced to help fund the rev share.

 

[HurryingHoosiers]

i'm guessing the first x number of rows will now be regular seats instead of bleachers??

Not sure where they would put a dedicated concourse on the east side unless they can put a building on the outside of the east concourse where more concessions and restrooms could be added.

 

[Tammany Hall]

i'm guessing the first x number of rows will now be regular seats instead of bleachers??

Not sure where they would put a dedicated concourse on the east side unless they can put a building on the outside of the east concourse where more concessions and restrooms could be added.

Yea. May just be a comfy seat and no special concourse.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

Yea. May just be a comfy seat and no special concourse.

They could funnel people down to field level and use the walkway in front of those lower seats as their special concourse.

 

[Rattmouse]

Per IU website:

2025 Indiana Football

IU Football East Sideline Club​

Memorial Stadium
Price: $1,000 per seat
Location:

• Aisle of Section 25 to the aisle of Section 28.
• Rows 7-20

Upgraded mesh seat back on every seat.
All seats will be selected during the 2025 seat selection process in May.

I more interested in what the Seat License price structure will look like

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

Seat donations? Educate me please.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

Per IU website:

2025 Indiana Football

IU Football East Sideline Club​

Memorial Stadium
Price: $1,000 per seat
Location:

• Aisle of Section 25 to the aisle of Section 28.
• Rows 7-20

Upgraded mesh seat back on every seat.
All seats will be selected during the 2025 seat selection process in May.

I more interested in what the Seat License price structure will look like

Where on the site did you find that information? Thank you.

 

[Rattmouse]

Seat donations? Educate me please.

This is from Scott Dolson’s email that went out to ticket holders yesterday…

“Look for details on the new East Side Club in the coming days. We will also share details about our plan to follow the lead of 14 other Big Ten universities and initiate a new personal seat donation program for football tickets. Depending on your seat location, this annual donation will range from $0 to $250/ticket.”

 

[Rattmouse]

Where on the site did you find that information? Thank you.

I had to log into my ticket account. It shows up under the “Premium Seating” Tab.

 

[Irregulars]

Yea. May just be a comfy seat and no special concourse.

Maybe just a money grab. This is the year to capitalize on the 11 win season. Strike while the iron is hot.

 

[Irregulars]

Per IU website:

2025 Indiana Football

IU Football East Sideline Club​

Memorial Stadium
Price: $1,000 per seat
Location:

• Aisle of Section 25 to the aisle of Section 28.
• Rows 7-20

Upgraded mesh seat back on every seat.
All seats will be selected during the 2025 seat selection process in May.

I more interested in what the Seat License price structure will look like

I hear $250 a seat.

 

[Rattmouse]

I hear $250 a seat.

Actually $0 up to $250. Will be interesting to see how much for each seating tier level.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

I hear $250 a seat.

For non-premium seats.

And not a money grab just because we won. A money grab because they need the money with the impending rev share starting.

 

[CC Mac]

I like how they call it a donation,I’m tapped out.
I already give $300 a year to the Varsity Club,that’s not much for some but it is for me.
I’ll just sit with a numb behind for 4 hours like I’ve done for the past 40 years.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Big football programs generate big gameday revenue. This is another small step for IUFB. I hear a lot of people say they would like a nicer seat.

Season tickets were still being sold for $40/game. That’s pretty reasonable.

 

[Tammany Hall]

I’ll just sit with a numb behind for 4 hours like I’ve done for the past 40 years.

The pure college football experience.

It does help there have been a lot more reasons to stand and cheer lately.

 

[TMFT]

Per IU website:

2025 Indiana Football

IU Football East Sideline Club​

Memorial Stadium
Price: $1,000 per seat
Location:

• Aisle of Section 25 to the aisle of Section 28.
• Rows 7-20

Upgraded mesh seat back on every seat.
All seats will be selected during the 2025 seat selection process in May.

I more interested in what the Seat License price structure will look like

I don’t like it. To call seat backs (if that’s all it is) “premium” is really taxing the definition. I really hope there’s something more to it. If not, I would have preferred them to wait to do something that seems less half assed.

 

[HurryingHoosiers]

I don’t like it. To call seat backs (if that’s all it is) “premium” is really taxing the definition. I really hope there’s something more to it. If not, I would have preferred them to wait to do something that seems less half assed.

Hopefully it is a whole seat and the bleachers are removed at the very least

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

I don’t like it. To call seat backs (if that’s all it is) “premium” is really taxing the definition. I really hope there’s something more to it. If not, I would have preferred them to wait to do something that seems less half assed.

https://www.learfield.com/2023/04/l...tadiums-for-upcoming-college-football-season/

My guess is that it will be something like this. Reclining, mesh, 'comfortable'. But premium can mean a lot of things besides the type of seat you sit in. Amenities. Location. Swag. Access.

 

[Bucket Getter]

If the East Side Club doesn't include the same amenities we got in the SEZ (seats, food, private bar, private restrooms, parking passes, etc) I honestly don't see how they can expect $1,000 for 7 games - esp if it's simply for a mesh seat. The sun constantly in your eyes is another negative. And I don't care for the seat donation concept one iota. But I guess I understand it.

 

[HurryingHoosiers]

If the East Side Club doesn't include the same amenities we got in the SEZ (seats, food, private bar, private restrooms, parking passes, etc) I honestly don't see how they can expect $1,000 for 7 games - esp if it's simply for a mesh seat. The sun constantly in your eyes is another negative. And I don't care for the seat donation concept one iota. But I guess I understand it.

call it a donation so people can claim it on their taxes.

 

[Rattmouse]

If the East Side Club doesn't include the same amenities we got in the SEZ (seats, food, private bar, private restrooms, parking passes, etc) I honestly don't see how they can expect $1,000 for 7 games - esp if it's simply for a mesh seat. The sun constantly in your eyes is another negative. And I don't care for the seat donation concept one iota. But I guess I understand it.

More from the ticket portal…

“As an added perk, ticket holders can request to purchase access to an exclusive indoor lounge, offering a refined game day experience.”

So it looks like $1K + amenities. Also interesting that since this morning they changed the language to “spectacular views between the 35 yard lines.” God I love marketing!

 

[Bucket Getter]

More from the ticket portal…

“As an added perk, ticket holders can request to purchase access to an exclusive indoor lounge, offering a refined game day experience.”

So it looks like $1K + amenities. Also interesting that since this morning they changed the language to “spectacular views between the 35 yard lines.” God I love marketing!

It’s genius. I love it on the one hand, and hate it on the other. 😬

 

[iujt2873]

I thought the next seat reshuffle was scheduled for 2026. Am I wrong?

 

[Bucket Getter]

I thought the next seat reshuffle was scheduled for 2026. Am I wrong?

Sure sounds like it.

 

[Irregulars]

I thought the next seat reshuffle was scheduled for 2026. Am I wrong?

Big success this past season opens many doors along with your wallets. Better recuits require bigger budgets which require new income streams. Can you feel it!!

 

[eddy4iu]

Actually $0 up to $250. Will be interesting to see how much for each seating tier level.

Here's a seating chart showing tiers, ticket prices & applicable seat "donations"

Indiana Season Tickets

app.iuhoosiers.com

 

[CC Mac]

Here's a seating chart showing tiers, ticket prices & applicable seat "donations"

Indiana Season Tickets

app.iuhoosiers.com

I already reserved and paid 900 for 2 tickets they are in Tier 2.
So they are going to bill me another 400?
If so,they should have mentioned that when I bought them last month.

 

[Irregulars]

I already reserved and paid 900 for 2 tickets they are in Tier 2.
So they are going to bill me another 400?
If so,they should have mentioned that when I bought them last month.

They didn't know they could up charge you until now.

 

[CC Mac]

They didn't know they could up charge you until now.

Hmm ok thanks

 

[Bucket Getter]

Hmm ok thanks

That sucks for you. But I completely understand why they are doing it. It’s a new day in big time college football. SEZ suites were $25k for 8 games in 2024. Nice little $10k increase for 2025 with only 7 games.

 

[TMFT]

That sucks for you. But I completely understand why they are doing it. It’s a new day in big time college football. SEZ suites were $25k for 8 games in 2024. Nice little $10k increase for 2025 with only 7 games.

Although the site says for up to 20 now. Wasn't it 16 before? And did they accommodate 16 well, like was there room for all 20 to see the field?

 

[Bucket Getter]

Although the site says for up to 20 now. Wasn't it 16 before? And did they accommodate 16 well, like was there room for all 20 to see the field?

It was actually 20 last year and 24 for next year. 4 passes were designated as Standing Room Only. Probably 8 will be SRO this year. There are 16 seats and 2 or 3 tables that have seats, so it’s no big deal as people tend to rotate around during the course of the game - getting food, drinks, restroom breaks, etc. My favorite part is being able to stand either inside the suite or in the area between the suite banks directly behind the goal post. And it’s a relief mechanism during tight games - which we only had one of. I was able to pace quite a bit during the second half of the Michigan game.

 

[eddy4iu]

I already reserved and paid 900 for 2 tickets they are in Tier 2.
So they are going to bill me another 400?
If so,they should have mentioned that when I bought them last month

I already reserved and paid 900 for 2 tickets they are in Tier 2.
So they are going to bill me another 400?
If so,they should have mentioned that when I bought them last month.

Yes, you will be charged an additional $400 IF your points warrant you selecting seats in the Tier 2 sections. If not, you will drop down to a lower tier for selection commensurate with your point standing. In that case you will be refunded the difference of tier pricing levels.

 

[indy1203]

https://www.learfield.com/2023/04/l...tadiums-for-upcoming-college-football-season/

My guess is that it will be something like this. Reclining, mesh, 'comfortable'. But premium can mean a lot of things besides the type of seat you sit in. Amenities. Location. Swag. Access.

Reclining mesh, the people behind you will really enjoy you resting on their legs.

 

[CC Mac]

Yes, you will be charged an additional $400 IF your points warrant you selecting seats in the Tier 2 sections. If not, you will drop down to a lower tier for selection commensurate with your point standing. In that case you will be refunded the difference of tier pricing levels.

Ok thanks,I have a hard time keeping up with all this lol

 

[CC Mac]

Yes, you will be charged an additional $400 IF your points warrant you selecting seats in the Tier 2 sections. If not, you will drop down to a lower tier for selection commensurate with your point standing. In that case you will be refunded the difference of tier pricing levels.

I’ve been a donor for close to 40 years (yeah I’m old) so I should be ok…hopefully

 

[iujt2873]

Reclining mesh, the people behind you will really enjoy you resting on their legs.

Every time the person in front of me has a seat back, it feels like they are sitting in my lap, so probably not much difference.