March 6, 2008

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern is preparing for an exciting football campaign this fall. This year's schedule includes seven home games and is highlighted by a visit from the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Last season, the Wildcats hosted seven opponents for the first time since 1946. With the spring football season right around the corner, it is time to purchase Wildcat Football season tickets! Guarantee your seat by purchasing tickets today!

Last season, the Wildcats introduced a Rewards Program for Wildcat Football season ticket holders that provided gifts for all season ticket holders, as well as extra gifts for season ticket holders celebrating select anniversaries.

This season, the Wildcats have expanded this program to celebrate even more anniversaries, so check out the latest additions to the Season Ticket Holder Rewards Program by clicking here.

The Wildcats also have gifts for fans who are purchasing season tickets for the first time this year. The Wildcat Welcome Pack includes:

• A drink coupon for Ryan Field -- compliments of U. S. Cellular
• A package of Vienna Beef Hot Dogs
• Cheesy bread from Domino's Pizza
• A house appetizer from The Globe Café
• A $10 Gamecard at ESPN Zone
• $10-off coupons for Dick's Sporting Goods
• Eligible to Win a Party for Six at ESPN Zone
• Eligible to purchase single-game football tickets before they go on sale to the general public
• Invitations to VIP events throughout the year

2008 Football Home Schedule
Aug. 30: vs. Syracuse (North Shore Community Day)
Sept. 13: vs. Southern Illinois (Take A Kid to the Game Day/Heroes' Day/Band Day/WGN Radio Day)
Sept. 20: vs. Ohio (NU Faculty & Staff Day)
Oct. 11: vs. Michigan State (Scout Day)
Oct. 18: vs. Purdue (Homecoming)
Nov. 8: vs. Ohio State (Bank of America Day)
Nov. 22: vs. Illinois (Youth Football Day/U.S. Cellular Day)

Game times to be announced at a later date; dates subject to change

2008 Ticket Package Prices -- Season Tickets (seven home games)
Regular Reserved -- $228
NU Faculty & Staff -- $186 (limit two)
End Zone (Sections 117-121 ) -- $132
NU Young Alums -- Class of 2004-08 (Sections 135-136 ) -- $114 (Limit 4)
NU Graduate/Part-time Students * (Sections 135-136 ) -- $114 (Limit 4)
Family Plan -- 2 adults and three children under 18 (Sections 115-116) -- $420 (An extra child can be added for only $132 )

* must be registered for fall classes

In addition to the discount off the single-game ticket price, Wildcat season ticket-holders are invited to the annual Meet the Team Night at Ryan Field. H ave the option to purchase single-game tickets before they go on sale to the public, the opportunity to purchase away game tickets, purchase a season-long parking pass, and lease a Wildcat seatback for the entire season.

3-Pack Plans: If you cannot commit to a full season ticket, you can still save money and receive better seat locations by purchasing a Wildcat 3-Pack.

Choose from one of the 3-Pack Plans listed below to save off the single-game ticket price!
Pack 1 -- Southern Illinois, Michigan State, Illinois -- $100
Pack 2 -- Syracuse, Ohio, Ohio State -- $100
Pack 3 -- Michigan State, Purdue, Illinois -- $120

2008 Single-Game Tickets: Single-game tickets go on sale Monday, July 21.
• Syracuse, Southern Illinois and Ohio: $35 for sideline seats $25 for end zone seats.
• Michigan State, Purdue, and Illinois: $50 for sideline seats; $35 end zone seats are available for Michigan State, Purdue and Illinois only.
• All tickets to the Ohio State game are $50.

Group Tickets: Plan a group outing to a Wildcat football game and you will receive a discount off the single-game ticket price, as well as a welcome message on the videoboard, Wildcat souvenirs and gameday programs.

All groups must have at least 50 people to be eligible for the discount and be purchased in advance. Syracuse, Southern Illinois and Ohio: $18 for sideline seats in Section 112; Michigan State, Purdue and Illinois: $25 for sideline seats in Section 113. (NOTE: No group tickets are available for the Nov. 8 game vs. Ohio State)

To get ready for the 2008 football season, be sure to mark April 26 on your calendar!
9 a.m. -- Inaugural Walk for Randy (5K Walk) at Ryan Field. Click here to register now! All participants will receive the official "Walk with Us" t-shirt. The Walk will go on rain or shine.

Noon -- Spring Game. Arrive early and stop by Wildcat Alley for games, food and music (special location on Randy Walker Terrace). Plus, hear Coach Fitzgerald speak before the game. All children in eighth grade and under will be invited on the field before the game to Stretch with the 'Cats. The first 500 kids on the field will receive the 2008 "I Stretched with the 'Cats" t-shirt! After the game, fans can get pictures and autographs with the team. Admission and parking are free and tailgating is permitted in the east and west lots. All activities are weather permitting.

April 26 is also the season ticket renewal deadline, so visit NUsports.com to renew your season tickets and be entered to win great prizes, compliments of Northwestern Athletics.

To order tickets, CLICK HERE! For more information about ordering football tickets, please contact the: Wildcat Ticket Office, 1501 Central Street, Evanston, Ill. 60208 • (847) 491-CATS. EMAIL: cat-tix@northwestern.edu