Good Morning, Illini Nation: Game day changes at SFC

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Hell offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwoods team and college basketball at large: The much anticipated 2024-25 Illinois basketball season starts at 7 p.m.

Monday against Eastern Illinois.

Here are some changes coming to the game day experience at State Farm Center: With the expectation of regular capacity crowds, the SFC doors will open 90 minutes prior to tipoff for all fans.

In past years, entry was staggered for premium seats, students and the general public.

Now everyone has the opportunity to enter at the same time.

Just like at Memorial Stadium, during the first 60 minutes after the doors open at SFC hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages will be $3, with 24-ounce domestic beers $7.

Each made Illinois three-pointer will be followed by the Illini cheerleaders launching T-shirts into the stands for "Ts for Threes." Successful charges taken by an Illini player will also lead to no cover charge at Kam's for two hours after the conclusion of a home game.

Again, just like football, men's basketball season ticket holders who renewed by July 26 will get 10 percent off concessions, and I FUND members will receive a 15 percent discount using same code from football.

Chick-fil-A and Smith Burgers will host stands in the upper concourse at SFC this season, and Nothing Bundt Cakes will have a presence in the Traditions Club..

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