The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Frequently Asked Questions
| What is Blazer Boosters? Blazer Boosters is the fundraising arm of UAB Athletics and serves as the primary source of revenue for the athletics department. Members of Blazer Boosters are alumni and friends of UAB who recognize the value of the student-athlete experience. Blazer Boosters members assist in generating revenues for three main purposes. The first is to offset annual student-athlete scholarship costs. The second is to secure financial resources for capital projects such as new athletic facilities or renovations to existing athletic facilities. The third is to enhance a specific sport's operating budget. Is my contribution tax deductible? UAB Athletics recommends that donors check with their tax advisor for any questions related to the deductibility of their gifts. As of January 1, 2018, if a donor's gift is related to priority seating it is no longer tax deductible per IRS regulations. However, all other gifts and support of UAB Athletics remain tax deductible. How do I obtain priority seating for Football or Men's Basketball? Blazer Boosters members have the opportunity to purchase priority seating at Protective Stadium or Bartow Arena. Priority seating requires an annual Blazer Scholarship Fund per-seat contribution in order to purchase season tickets. The per-seat fee must be paid annually in addition to the season ticket cost in order to retain seats. Please review the per-seat requirements in the 2025-26 Ticket Guide. Where can I find updates about Blazer Boosters? Instagram: @blazer_boosters Twitter: @BlazerBoosters |
