Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are answered below:

1. What are the benefits of buying a season ticket?

2. What if I want to take my family to the game?

3. What if I can’t make it to all of the games?

4. What is the Chippewa Athletic Fund?

5. What is the Chippewa Club?

6. What is Priority Seating?

7. What is Priority Parking?

8. Does a Chippewa Club membership affect priority at away contests or post-season games?

9. How do I purchase tickets to away games?

10. What other benefits are associated with the Chippewa Club?

11. If I give to the Chippewa Club how long am I a member?

12. I gave to a Championship Fund. Does that qualify me for priority seating and parking?

13. Can I choose which program I want to support through my donation?

14. When are season ticket renewal forms due?

15. What happens if I do not return my season ticket application and payment by the deadline date?

16. When will my football season tickets be mailed out?

17. What time do the gates open for home football games?

18. Where do I pick up tickets that are left at Will Call?

19. When is the Athletic Ticket Office open?

20. What types of payment are accepted?

21. Can I get a refund of my ticket purchase?

22. Who needs a ticket to CMU athletic events?

1. What are the benefits of buying a season ticket?

A season ticket ensures that you will have the same seat for each exciting game. It also is one of the best ways you can show your support for CMU Athletics.
Season tickets also are a great value. Just look at the savings...

Adult Season Ticket: $90
Adult Tickets (when purchased separately): $115

That’s a $25 savings!

Youth Season Ticket: $60
Youth Tickets (when purchased separately): $77

This season ticket saves you 22%!

2. What if I want to take my family to the game?

CMU offers affordable ticket packages in a family friendly environment. Family Packs can be purchased on a single game basis for $75 or as season tickets for $300. Family Packs include 2 adult tickets, 3 youth tickets, and concessions vouchers.

Family friendly activities, a rock climbing wall, and inflatable attractions also will be set up on "The Island" (in the parking lot immediately north of Kelly/Shorts Stadium) prior to each game.

3. What if I can’t make it to all of the games?

You can purchase the Big Game Plan. This package is only $60 and includes tickets to our most exciting match-ups: Eastern Illinois (home opener), Temple (Homecoming), and Western Michigan (rivalry weekend).

4. What is the Chippewa Athletic Fund?

The Chippewa Athletic Fund is the umbrella organization for all financial giving to CMU Athletics. It consists of three main components that help aid in the funding necessary to continue a Championship Culture at CMU. These three components include the Chippewa Club, Championship Funds and Capital Projects.

5. What is the Chippewa Club?

The Chippewa Club is the most critical portion of the Chippewa Athletic Fund. Annual contributions made in support of CMU student-athletes through the Chippewa Club help generate the revenue necessary to establish CMU Athletics operating budget. Individuals who contribute to the Chippewa Club establish a membership level, which assigns specified benefits available to them throughout the fiscal year. Benefits include priority parking and priority seating at home football games.

6. What is Priority Seating?

Priority seating at Kelly/Shorts stadium is a benefit of being a Chippewa Club member and financial supporter of CMU student-athletes. Members of the Chippewa Club are entitled to purchase seats in reserved sections (E,F, and G) of Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Below is a breakdown of membership levels and seating options.

Varsity members ($100-$249)-sections E or G.
Coach members ($250-$499)-sections E or G, or section F, rows 1-19 and 41-56.
Athletic Director members ($500-$999) any part of sections E, G, or F.
Executive members ($1,000-1,499) any part of sections E, G, or F and 2 seats at club level
Team members ($1,500-2,499) any part of sections E, G, or F and 2 seats at club level
All-American members ($2,500-$4,999) any part of sections E, G or F and 4 seats at club level
Victory members($5,000-$9,999) any part of sections E, G or F and 4 seats at club level
Champion members ($10,000+) any part of sections E, G or F and 8 seats at club level

*All seating options are based on availability each season.

7. What is Priority Parking?

Members of the Chippewa Club also have the benefit of reserved parking. Lots 64 and 62W and portions of lot 62E are held specifically for Chippewa Club members. This benefit allows our members the freedom to tailgate and park close to the stadium on game days. Membership qualification for these special parking privileges begins at the varsity level, which is a minimum of $100 annual gift. Varsity level members will be assigned to lot 62E. Coach level members and higher will be able to purchase passes for lot 62W, and contributing at the Executive level or higher qualifies individuals to purchase a designated number of assigned parking spaces in lot 64.

8. Does a Chippewa Club membership affect priority at away contests or post-season games?

Yes, Chippewa Club members receive priority seating benefits for away games, the MAC Championship Game, bowl games and various NCAA tournaments.  Best available sections and seats are always offered to our membership base prior to any release to the general public.  A Chippewa Club member’s priority seating assignment is determined by their membership level; Champion level members ($10,000 plus) receive first priority, Victory level members ($5,000 - $9,999) receive second priority, All-American level members ($2,500 - $4,999) received third priority and so on.  The best way to ensure your ticketing needs are met for these exciting contests is to secure a Chippewa Club membership.

9. How do I purchase tickets to away games?

Away game tickets can be purchased by calling the Ticket Office at 1-888-FIREUP2 (1-888-347-3872).

10. What other benefits are associated with the Chippewa Club?

There are several other ways that we show our appreciation to our donors. The Chippewa Club offers many exciting opportunities for our members to interact with Athletics staff and coaches. Through tailgate tents and instant replay parties, we are constantly looking for ways to interact with our donor base. For more information on the benefits associated with the Chippewa Club visit us online at www.chippewafund.com

11. If I give to the Chippewa Club how long am I a member?

All gifts pertaining to a Chippewa Club membership level are given on an annual basis. We run on a fiscal year beginning July 1 through June 30. In order to ensure benefits for any upcoming football season, donors should have their contribution made no later than June 30.

12. I gave to a Championship Fund. Does that qualify me for priority seating and parking?

Priority parking and seating only are determined by Chippewa Club giving. However, if you give a minimum $100 annual gift to a Chippewa Club account, any giving above and beyond that to a Championship Fund account will be added to your membership total. For example, a $100 gift to the football program and a $150 gift to the Marching Band Championship Fund would put you at the $250 Coach level.

13. Can I choose which program I want to support through my donation?

Yes. Each varsity program has its own Chippewa Club and Championship Fund accounts. The money you designate to a program will go directly to supporting its competitive needs. Other established accounts include, Cheerleaders, CMU Dance Team, Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Women’s Athletics and General Athletics. For a detailed list of Chippewa Club and Championship Fund accounts go to www.chippewafund.com

14. When are season ticket renewal forms due?

Renewal forms are being mailed out the week of April 1. They must be returned to the Ticket Office by June 1.

15. What happens if I do not return my season ticket application and payment by the deadline date?

All season tickets not paid for by the ticket deadline will be released to fill other orders. Any season ticket application received after the deadline will be allocated to the best remaining available seat(s) based on donation level and availability.

16. When will my football season tickets be mailed out?

Season tickets will be mailed approximately 2-4 weeks after your renewal form is submitted to the ticket office. Please note: Chippewa Club tickets will not be mailed until membership is renewed at the appropriate level.

17. What time to the gates open for a home football game?

Gates open 1 hours prior to kickoff.

18. Where do I pick up tickets that are left at Will Call?

The Will Call booth is located at the northwest corner of Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Will Call opens three hours prior to kick off of each game. You must have a Photo ID to pick up tickets at Will Call.

19. When is the Athletic Ticket Office open?

The Ticket Office is open Monday Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The office is closed most major holidays as well as during select university closings. The Kelly/Shorts Stadium ticket booths will open three hours prior to kickoff of each game.

20. What types of payment are accepted?

Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

21. Can I get a refund of my ticket purchase?

No. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges are available.

22. Who needs a ticket to CMU Athletic Events?

Anyone age 4 and older needs a ticket.