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Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 Schedule
The Illinois Fighting Illini college football season features 12 games. Home games are played at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL.
How to Watch the Illinois Fighting Illini
- BTN — 3 games
- Fox — 3 games
- FS1 — 2 games
- Peacock — 1 game
Upcoming Games
Week 8
vs
Oregon Ducks
Sat, Oct 24
·
2:00 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
BTN
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Week 9
@
Maryland Terrapins
Sat, Oct 31
·
Time TBD
SECU Stadium · College Park, MD
Network TBD
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Week 10
vs
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Fri, Nov 6
·
7:00 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
Fox
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Week 11
@
UCLA Bruins
Fri, Nov 13
·
8:00 PM
Rose Bowl · Pasadena, CA
Fox
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Week 12
vs
Iowa Hawkeyes
Sat, Nov 21
·
Time TBD
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
Network TBD
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Week 13
@
Northwestern Wildcats
Sat, Nov 28
·
Time TBD
Ryan Field · Evanston, IL
Network TBD
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Past Games
Week 1
vs
UAB Blazers
Thu, Sep 3
·
8:00 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
W
42–23
BTN
Week 2
vs
Duke Blue Devils
Sat, Sep 12
·
2:30 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
L
27–31
FS1
Week 3
vs
Southern Illinois Salukis
Sat, Sep 19
·
1:00 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
W
48–10
Peacock
Week 4
@
Ohio State Buckeyes
Sat, Sep 26
·
11:00 AM
Ohio Stadium · Columbus, OH
L
19–42
Fox
Week 5
vs
Purdue Boilermakers
Sat, Oct 3
·
3:15 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL
L
17–24
BTN
Week 6
@
Michigan State Spartans
Sat, Oct 10
·
2:30 PM
Spartan Stadium · East Lansing, MI
W
38–37
FS1
All times shown in CT. Times marked TBD are typically announced by the conference's TV partners six to twelve days before kickoff. Schedule subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Illinois Fighting Illini play next?
Illinois Fighting Illini next play vs Oregon Ducks on Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 PM ET. The game airs on BTN.
How many games do the Illinois Fighting Illini have left this season?
6 games remain on the Illinois Fighting Illini schedule, including 3 at home.
What channel are the Illinois Fighting Illini games on?
Upcoming Illinois Fighting Illini games are carried by BTN, Fox. See the full Illinois Fighting Illini viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.
When is the Illinois Fighting Illini bye week?
The Illinois Fighting Illini are on bye in Week 7 of the 2026 season. They play @ Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, October 10, then return Saturday, October 24 against Oregon Ducks.
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