DePaul University Athletics
Student Gameday Guide
DePaul Students receive free tickets to all DePaul Athletics events. Learn more below.
Free tickets. Every home game.
Student Tickets
Every currently enrolled DePaul student gets one free ticket to regular-season home games and select special events.
Lincoln Park events
Scan your DePaul Student ID at the entrance and grab a seat in the general admission student area. No reservation needed.
Wintrust Arena events
Basketball games and special events at Wintrust Arena need a claimed ticket. Sign in with your DePaul credentials, claim it, and add your free bus ride in the same order. Student seating is first-come, first-served in Sections 114-120 and 215-219.
Claim Student TicketsWintrust Arena events
How to Claim Tickets
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Sign in
Choose “Sign in as Student” and log in with your DePaul credentials (bluekey@depaul.edu).
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Pick your game and claim
Claim your free ticket. Bringing a friend? Add discounted guest tickets, too.
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Add the bus
On the review page, add your free bus reservation before you check out.
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Check out
Review your cart and place your order.
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save your ticket
Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an email with access to your tickets. Save your mobile ticket to your digital wallet. That’s your ticket for entry, and it works at any general public entrance.
Before you go
- Student tickets are non-transferable.
- Student section seating is first-come, first-served in Sections 114-120 and 215-219. View the seating chart.
- Enter Wintrust Arena through any general public entrance.
- New to mobile tickets? See the Mobile Ticketing Guide.
- Questions about student tickets? Email tickets@depaul.edu.
Lincoln Park to Wintrust Arena and back
Free Bus Transportation
Ride free from campus to the arena and back. Reserve your seat when you claim your ticket (step 3).
Pickup
Sullivan Athletics Center
2323 N. Sheffield Ave.
Departs on the schedule below. Be on time; late arrivals can’t be accommodated.
Drop-off
Surface lot across the street from Wintrust Arena’s main entrance.
Return
Buses leave from the same surface lot right after the game and head back to the Sullivan Athletics Center.
Heads up: No food or drink on the bus. The Clear Bag policy applies on the bus and at the arena.
| Opponent | Day | Date | Departs Sullivan Athletics Center | Tip-off |
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| The basketball bus schedule will be posted here before the first home game. Check back soon. | ||||
Departure time is when the bus leaves campus for Wintrust Arena.
Know before you go
Wintrust Arena Gameday Info
Student Seating & Entry
- Sections 114-120
- Sections 215-219
Student section seating is first-come, first-served, so get there early for the best seats. View the seating chart.
Enter Wintrust Arena through any general public entrance and have your mobile ticket ready.
Bag Policy
Wintrust Arena uses metal detectors and a clear bag policy. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at the entrance. Read the full policy.
Blue Crew
DePaul’s official student spirit organization, at every game and behind the best student events on campus. Join on DeHub and follow @DPUBlueCrew on Instagram.
Gameday A-Z Guide
Doors, concessions, re-entry, accessible services and more are on the DePaul Basketball Gameday page.
Parking & Transit
Skipping the bus? Take the Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place (2.5 blocks) or the Red Line to Cermak-Chinatown (4 blocks). Driving directions and garages are on the Parking & Transit page.
Giveaways & Promotions
Game promotions and student giveaways are listed on the men’s and women’s basketball schedules.
Questions about student tickets?Email the DePaul Athletics Ticket Office. Quickest way to get an answer.