RESERVATIONS and GROUP RATES
Host your event, group outing, office party, or birthday party at the Illini Union Rec Room. Reservations can be made in advance to ensure your group has the space you require at the time you want to have your event.
Read the policy below and fill out the information form below. A representative will follow up with you and lead you through the reservation process.
Group Rates
UIUC Students
Group Bowling:
- Maximum 5 people per lane – minimum 1 hour (additional time in 30 minute increments)
- Shoe rental included in group rates
6-10 (2 lanes): $24/lane/hour
11-20 (3-4 lanes): $22/lane/hour
21 or more (5+ lanes): $20/lane/hour
Friday after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday Rates – BOOKING NEEDS SPECIAL APPROVAL
6-10 (2 lanes): $26/lane/hour
11-20 (3-4 lanes): $26/lane/hour
21 or more (5+ lanes): $26/lane/hour
Coin-Op Games [Dance Dance Revolution]: $10/hour/machine
UIUC Departments/Affiliates
Group Bowling:
- Maximum 5 people per lane – minimum 1 hour (additional time in 30 minute increments)
- Shoe rental included in group rates
6-10 (2 lanes): $26/lane/hour
11-20 (3-4 lanes): $24/lane/hour
21 or more (5+ lanes): $22/lane/hour
Friday after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday Rates – BOOKING NEEDS SPECIAL APPROVAL
6-10 (2 lanes): $30/lane/hour
11-20 (3-4 lanes): $30/lane/hour
21 or more (5+ lanes): $30/lane/hour
Coin-Op Games [Dance Dance Revolution]: $10/hour/machine
General Public
PUBLIC GROUP RATES NOTE: These rates apply with advance reservations made at least two (2) weeks in advance.
Group Bowling:
- Maximum 5 people per lane – minimum 1 hour (additional time in 30 minute increments)
- Shoe rental included in group rates
6-10 (2 lanes): $30/lane/hour
11-20 (3-4 lanes): $28/lane/hour
21 or more (5+ lanes): $26/lane/hour
Friday after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday Rates – BOOKING NEEDS SPECIAL APPROVAL
6-10 (2 lanes): $32/lane/hour
11-20 (3-4 lanes): $32/lane/hour
21 or more (5+ lanes): $32/lane/hour
Coin-Op Games [Dance Dance Revolution]: $10/hour/machine
Summer Group Rates
10 or more people (2 or more lanes) with advance reservations (minimum 2 weeks)
- Maximum 5 people per lane – minimum 1 hour (additional time in 30 minute increments)
- Shoe rental included in group rates
Bowling: $20/hr/lane; $22/hr/lane (Fri/Sat after 5pm)
Billiards: $6/hr/table
Coin-Op Games (DDR): $10/hr/machine
Reservation Policies
Please Read Before Making Reservations
- Reservations MUST be made at minimum two (2) weeks in advance.
- ALL group reservations require ONE person be responsible for payment.
- Minimum reservation time is 1 hour. Additional time may be reserved in half hour increments.
- Minimum reservation is two lanes or two tables. No exceptions.
- Once a Reservation Request has been approved, you will receive an email with the details of your reservation including deposit amount and any other information or forms required. This will be completed by the end of the next business day in most cases.
- Lane availability will be limited on Sunday evenings due to scheduled Leagues. Availability changes each semester.
- RSO's must turn in an approved Space Request Form. Reservations may be cancelled if the form is not submitted and/or approved. The Rec Room will communicate with the RSO Office regarding any late submissions.
- Food items purchased from anywhere other than the Illini Union vendors may not be brought into the Rec Room or the Illini Union.
Deposit
- Lane reservations require a deposit of $20 per lane.
- Deposits must be received before the final confirmation of the reservation is made.
- If applicable, the university account number or RSO account number must be received before final confirmation of the reservation is made.
- Deposits will be forfeited for any lane not needed/used within 15 minutes of the original reservation time. Space not being used within 15 minutes may be assigned to other customers.
- Deposits are Non-Refundable if written (or email) notification of change or cancellation is received less than 5 business days in advance.
- * Groups paying with university or RSO accounts are not required to pay a deposit in advance but will be charged a late cancellation fee equal to the amount of a pre-paid deposit.