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Today is Sunday, August 30, 2026 (CT)

Are the Illinois Fighting Illini Playing Tonight? No.

No Game Today

The Illinois Fighting Illini are not in action today.

Next game: Thursday, September 3

Next Up

vs UAB Blazers

Thursday, September 3 · 8:00 PM · Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL · BTN

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The Illinois Fighting Illini are not playing on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Their next game is Thursday, September 3 — a Week 1 matchup against the UAB Blazers 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.

How to Watch the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2026

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

Watch on Fubo Covers 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Illinois Fighting Illini playing tonight?

No. The Illinois Fighting Illini are not in action on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Their next game is Thursday, September 3 against the UAB Blazers.

When is the next Illinois Fighting Illini game?

Thursday, September 3 — home against the UAB Blazers (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.

All times shown in CT. See the full Illinois Fighting Illini schedule →

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