AUBURN — Auburn Athletics and Tigers Unlimited Foundation (TUF) have announced a record-breaking $93.1 million fundraising year for fiscal year 2026, the largest in department history, a testament to the unmatched passion and generosity of the Auburn Family.
“Once again, the Auburn Family has answered the call, playing an imperative role in helping Auburn thrive during the most transformative period in college athletics history,” athletics director John Cohen said. “As we embark on the ‘Ever Auburn’ capital campaign, the generosity of Auburn people will continue to position Auburn student-athletes to excel at the highest level.”
Tigers Unlimited has now achieved fundraising records in back-to-back years. The FY25 total of $87.6 million exceeded the previous fundraising record by more than $11 million, and that milestone has now been surpassed again in FY26. Both record-setting years also established all-time highs in ticket priority contributions and philanthropic giving.
“The momentum we’ve built is a direct result of a unified effort across Auburn Athletics and TUF,” Deputy Athletic Director and Executive Director of Tigers Unlimited Tim Jackson said. “Our team has remained focused on creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, and the Auburn Family continues to respond at an extraordinary level.”
Since Cohen arrived at Auburn in November 2023, Auburn fundraising totals have climbed from $54.7M to more than $93.1M, an increase of more than 70 percent.
Tigers Unlimited Foundation priority contributions tied to premium and zone tickets have reached historic levels, fueled by a modernized pricing structure, the introduction of multiple new premium spaces and opportunities, as well as sellouts across multiple Auburn Athletics venues.
It was announced on June 26 that Auburn football season tickets for the 2026 season have sold out for the fourth consecutive year, tying the school record of 63,500 season tickets sold which was set in 2024. Additionally, we enter the 2026 season at Jordan-Hare Stadium with a school-record streak of 22-consecutive sold-out games.
This momentum can be seen across Auburn Athletics, with season ticket sell out streaks being maintained in men’s basketball (12 years), softball (six), baseball (six), and gymnastics (five). Each program has also set multiple revenue and attendance records over that span, with Auburn baseball most recently completing their 2026 season with their fourth-consecutive season ticket and attendance record.
"As college athletics continues to evolve, our staff has taken a proactive and aggressive approach to maximizing every available resource. Over the past few years, we have asked a great deal of our donors, and time and again they have stepped up while contributing at record levels through philanthropic support, ticket-priority programs, and annual giving initiatives” Senior Associate AD for Development Jacob Jordan said. “We are deeply grateful to every member of the Auburn Family, whose generosity, at every level, continues to make an impact on our student-athletes and programs.”
The Tigers Unlimited Six Societies, a philanthropic giving tier beginning at $50,000, now includes more than 677 members.
That momentum also extends to the Ever Auburn Capital Campaign, which launched in April and has already generated strong early interest, especially around the Jordan-Hare North Project. The planned multi-use facility will enhance gameday experiences through premium offerings and improved connectivity for all patrons, while also creating year-round space for students, alumni, fans, and donors. For more information, visit AuburnTigers.com/EverAuburn.