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Saluki Stadium

Saluki Stadium is a college stadium at Saluki Stadium, Carbondale, IL, home of Southern Illinois Salukis football. Check… Read more

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Reviewed 10.4.26

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The official football guide lists Saluki Plaza, Saluki Row and the ticket office opening three hours before kickoff, suites two hours before, and stadium gates one hour before. Check your game notice for changes.
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Saluki Stadium, Carbondale, ILOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
View of Saluki Stadium, home of Southern Illinois Salukis football.
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Home teams
Southern Illinois Salukis football
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Stadium
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total found in the reviewed 2026 stadium list
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Saluki Stadium, Carbondale, IL

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Destination: Saluki Stadium, Saluki Stadium, Carbondale, IL. The official football guide lists Saluki Plaza, Saluki Row and the ticket office opening three hours before kickoff, suites two hours before, and stadium gates one hour before. Check your game notice for changes.

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Need to Know

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Check the total required cost before buying season seats in sections 5–7. The current 2026 ticket page lists a $150 per-seat donation billed separately after checkout; ask the ticket office how the chart’s displayed price and that donation apply to your order.
Good arrival window
The official football guide lists Saluki Plaza, Saluki Row and the ticket office opening three hours before kickoff, suites two hours before, and stadium gates one hour before. Check your game notice for changes.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College football game day

Saluki Stadium reflects Southern Illinois Salukis traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest day starts with the school’s current game-day map rather than a generic stadium address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓Southern Illinois Salukis traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

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Reviewed 10.4.26

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