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Today is Monday, October 19, 2026 (CT)

Are the Illinois Fighting Illini Playing Tonight? No.

No Game Today

The Illinois Fighting Illini are not in action today.

Next game: Saturday, October 24

The Illinois Fighting Illini are not playing on Monday, October 19, 2026. Their next game is Saturday, October 24 — a Week 8 matchup against the Oregon Ducks at Gies Memorial Stadium. The 2026 Illinois Fighting Illini schedule features 12 total games — 0 preseason and 12 regular-season — with most broadcasts streamable on Fubo without cable.

Next Up

vs Oregon Ducks

Saturday, October 24 · 2:00 PM · Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL · BTN

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BTN — 3 games
Fox — 3 games
FS1 — 2 games
Peacock — 1 game

Watch on Fubo Covers 2 of 12 games this season. Channel lineups were checked on August 24, 2026 and change often — confirm the current lineup for your area at fubo.tv before subscribing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Illinois Fighting Illini playing tonight?

No. The Illinois Fighting Illini are not in action on Monday, October 19, 2026. Their next game is Saturday, October 24 against the Oregon Ducks.

When is the next Illinois Fighting Illini game?

Saturday, October 24 — home against the Oregon Ducks (Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL).

What channel is the next Illinois Fighting Illini game on?

The next game is scheduled to air on BTN. College kickoff times and networks are frequently set only six to twelve days in advance, so listings can change.

How many games are on the Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 schedule?

The Illinois Fighting Illini have 12 games on the 2026 regular-season schedule.

How can I watch the Illinois Fighting Illini this season?

College football games are spread across ABC, ESPN, FOX, CBS, NBC, The CW, and the conference networks, and which one carries a given game depends on the opponent and the week. Fubo carries the widest single-subscription slice of that map.

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