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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

FOX — 2 games
BTN — 1 game
FS1 — 1 game
Peacock — 1 game

Watch on Fubo Fubo carries FOX and FS1 — 3 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.

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vs UAB Blazers

Thursday, September 3 · 8:00 PM · Week 1

Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL

BTN

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Upcoming Games

Week 1

vs UAB Blazers

Thu, Sep 3 · 8:00 PM

Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL

BTN

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Week 2

vs Duke Blue Devils

Sat, Sep 12 · 2:30 PM

Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL

FS1

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Week 3

vs Southern Illinois Salukis

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM

Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL

Peacock

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Week 4

@ Ohio State Buckeyes

Sat, Sep 26 · Time TBD

Ohio Stadium · Columbus, OH

Network TBD

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Week 5

vs Purdue Boilermakers

Sat, Oct 3 · Time TBD

Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL

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Week 6

@ Michigan State Spartans

Sat, Oct 10 · Time TBD

Spartan Stadium · East Lansing, MI

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Week 8

vs Oregon Ducks

Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD

Gies Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL

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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

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Week 13

@ Northwestern Wildcats

Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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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 UAB Blazers on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 PM ET. The game airs on BTN.

How many games do the Illinois Fighting Illini have left this season?

12 games remain on the Illinois Fighting Illini schedule, including 7 at home.

What channel are the Illinois Fighting Illini games on?

Upcoming Illinois Fighting Illini games are carried by BTN, FS1, Peacock, 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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