The 2025-26 Illinois men’s basketball schedule was finalized a few weeks ago, but the tip times and TV designations are now available.
The Illini will play games televised on ESPN, CBS, FOX, FS1, Peacock, B1G Network, and B1G+.
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That breakdown is as follows:
There is one additional game (LIU) that will be on either B1G Network or B1G+.
Some notable non-conference tip times include an 11:30 a.m. tip-off against UConn on Black Friday and a 7 p.m. tip against Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 6.
In conference play, Illinois has just two Saturday home games: a 3 p.m. tip against Nebraska on Dec. 13 and an 11 a.m. start against Minnesota on Jan. 17. Not exactly ideal.
The Illini are in action with an exhibition against Illinois State at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Their 2025-26 campaign officially begins on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. when Jackson State comes to the State Farm Center on the first day of the college basketball season.
