The move by the Northern Illinois University football team to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026 will bring new teams, new excitement and … new increases in season ticket prices.

However, NIU is now offering fans and supporters who purchase 2025 football season tickets by June 30th a three-year “Lock In” rate, guaranteeing that they will pay the same low prices for their seats in 2026 and 2027. Over the course of those two seasons, the Huskies are expected to face each of NIU’s new Mountain West opponents – Air Force, Nevada, Hawai’i, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming – in Huskie Stadium.

The Lock In rate applies to all West Side reserved and general admission season tickets, including chairback and benchback seating and the Huskie 4 Pack, but does not include premium seating in the SkyClub and SkyBox, or future mini-plans or promotional offers.

There is no obligation to purchase all three years up front to receive the Lock In rate, just renew season tickets prior to the renewal deadline of each year. Anyone who has already bought 2025 Huskie Football season tickets is automatically “locked in.” The Lock In Rate is for football season tickets only and does not apply to Huskie Athletic Fund membership.

Season ticket prices for NIU’s six 2025 home games begin at as little as $110 each for a general admission ticket. With the purchase of the Huskie 4-Pack (four or more tickets), pay $110 each for a reserved seat in sections A, B or F on the West Side. Reserved west side seats are priced at $152 or $170 with discounts available for NIU alumni, NIU faculty/staff, DeKalb County residents, seniors (62+) and members of the Varsity Club (former student-athletes).

Renew or purchase tickets for the 2025 NIU Football season now online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets or speak to a ticket office representative in person and purchase this Saturday, April 26, at the NIU Football Spring Showcase. For more information, call the NIU Ticket Office at 815-753-PACK (7225) weekdays between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or email huskiestickets@niu.edu.