Tickets for Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium
The second total solar eclipse in less than 10 years will take place in Carbondale, Illinois on April 2024. Join us at SIU, as we host a wide variety of events leading up to, and on the day of the 2024 eclipse.
Join SIU for Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium!

Saluki Stadium General Access – Eclipse Day
- Live eclipse video on the scoreboard.
- Experts to help prepare you for what to expect and walk through the Eclipse as it is happening.
- Hi-altitude balloon launches from the field.
- Eclipse glasses and viewers provided.
- Access to field adjacent to Saluki Stadium to telescope set-up
- Doors open at 11:00 am, programming begins at 12:00pm.
- ‘In the Shadow’ Eclipse documentary playing at 11am, prior to programming.
Pricing
- $25/ticket with seating first come, first serve for all seats. There are chair, bleacher and berm options for seating.
- $5 tickets available for K-12 students/teachers by calling 877-SALUKIS (877-725-8547) no limit on number of tickets purchased
- FREE entrance for SIU students to student section. Tickets will be available at Saluki Stadium the day of the Eclipse and are first come, first serve.
- Parking passes are required to be purchased to park on campus for the Eclipse and are available with ticket purchase.
Saluki Stadium Club Specialty Package – Eclipse Day
- Lanyard and credentials
- Eclipse tickets
- Eclipse viewing glasses
- Access to field adjacent to Saluki Stadium to telescope set-up
- Field access for eclipse viewing
- Unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages available for purchase
- Climate-controlled environment
- NOTE: Stadium Club check-in location will be communicated prior to arrival.
Pricing
- $200
- Parking passes are required to be purchased to park on campus for the Eclipse and are available with ticket purchase.
Saluki Suites VIP Specialty Package – Eclipse Day
- Lanyard and credentials
- Eclipse tickets
- Bird’s eye view of the field activities
- Gift package with Eclipse posters, glasses and giveaways
- Parking pass for tennis courts near the stadium (three cars per suite)
- Access to field adjacent to Saluki Stadium to telescope set-up
- Exclusive guided roof access for eclipse viewing
- Field access for eclipse viewing and entirety of show
- Catering package
- Kickoff event invitation for VIP reception previous evening
Pricing
- Call or email Shane Bennett at (618) 303-6616 or email shaneb@foundation.siu.edu for more information.
No ticket refunds will be issued.