University of Minnesota Athletics
The Newest Option Available to Season Ticket Holders in the Gopher Ticket Utilization Program
The Credit Up! program is an exclusive benefit for University of Minnesota Athletics season ticket holders. It allows you to return your tickets in exchange for credit that can be applied towards your season ticket renewal or converted into a tax-deductible donation to support Gopher Athletics.How It Works
Eligibility
Beginning in the Fall of 2024 the Credit Up! program will expand from men's and women's hockey to include all 11 ticketed sports at the University of Minnesota.
Ticket Returns
Season ticket holders can begin returning tickets, game by game, starting when single-game tickets go on sale. To participate, simply sign into your season ticket account via the Gopher Sports App or through gophersports.com/myaccount using a mobile device or desktop computer. Click on "Return Tickets via Credit Up!" to initiate the return process.
Credit Calculation
The amount of credit for each game will be approximately 80% of the ticket price of your season ticket (excluding additional fees or per-seat contributions), weighted against the single game, in-the-door price for each game. The specific credit amount per game will vary based on the single-game prices.
Credit Options
You have two choices for utilizing the credit:
Tax-Deductible Donation
Convert the credit into a tax-deductible donation to further support Gopher Athletics. The credit amount will be directed toward the applicable sport’s enhancement fund. Additionally, the season ticket holder will receive Gopher Loyalty Program points for their charitable contribution.
Season Ticket Renewal
Apply the credit towards your season ticket renewal for the same sport the following year. Shortly after the conclusion of the regular season, any accumulated credit that is not donated will be applied to your renewal application for the following season. Please note, that if you choose not to renew, this credit will be converted to a charitable donation. No refund will be issued.
Tax-Deductible Donation
Convert the credit into a tax-deductible donation to further support Gopher Athletics. The credit amount will be directed toward the applicable sport’s enhancement fund. Additionally, the season ticket holder will receive Gopher Loyalty Program points for their charitable contribution.
Season Ticket Renewal
Apply the credit towards your season ticket renewal for the same sport the following year. Shortly after the conclusion of the regular season, any accumulated credit that is not donated will be applied to your renewal application for the following season. Please note, that if you choose not to renew, this credit will be converted to a charitable donation. No refund will be issued.
Ticket Redistribution
Once tickets are returned through the Credit Up! program, the athletic department will strive to get them into the hands of fans seeking to attend the event. This may include reselling them to other fans, fulfilling donation requests, or partnering with organizations like Tickets for Kids.
Program Details
Launch and Expansion
Credit Up! debuted during the 2023-24 men's and women's hockey seasons. Beginning in the Fall of 2024 the program will expand to include all 11 ticketed sports including football, soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball and softball.
Ticket Return Process
Tickets must be returned 48 hours prior to the start of the first game in a subsequent home series.
Sold-Out Events
For sold-out events, any returned tickets made available for purchase will be released 24 hours prior to the start of the first game in a series. This ensures that more fans have the opportunity to attend highly sought-after games.
Example Deadlines for a Friday/Saturday Hockey Series
Return Deadline: To be eligible for credit, tickets for a Friday/Saturday hockey series must be returned by Wednesday, 7:00 PM CST, 48 hours before the first game.
Released Tickets: If the series is sold out and returned tickets become available for other fans to purchase, they will be released on Thursday, 7:00 PM CST, 24 hours before the first game.
Sold-Out Events
For sold-out events, any returned tickets made available for purchase will be released 24 hours prior to the start of the first game in a series. This ensures that more fans have the opportunity to attend highly sought-after games.
Example Deadlines for a Friday/Saturday Hockey Series
Return Deadline: To be eligible for credit, tickets for a Friday/Saturday hockey series must be returned by Wednesday, 7:00 PM CST, 48 hours before the first game.
Released Tickets: If the series is sold out and returned tickets become available for other fans to purchase, they will be released on Thursday, 7:00 PM CST, 24 hours before the first game.
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