Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 Football Schedule
Illinois Fighting Illini full regular-season schedule with kickoff times, TV channels and results. Download a printable PDF or add this team to your combined schedule.
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT | UAB Blazers at Illinois Fighting Illini | BTN | 23–42 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Duke Blue Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini | FS1 | 31–27 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Southern Illinois Salukis at Illinois Fighting Illini | Peacock | 10–48 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes | FOX | 19–42 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT | Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini | BTN | Scheduled |
| Oct 10, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT · Time TBD | Oregon Ducks at Illinois Fighting Illini | TBD | Scheduled |
| Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT · Time TBD | Illinois Fighting Illini at Maryland Terrapins | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 6, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Nebraska Cornhuskers at Illinois Fighting Illini | FOX | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 PM EST | Illinois Fighting Illini at UCLA Bruins | FOX | Scheduled |
| Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Iowa Hawkeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
Plan the rest of Illinois Fighting Illini’s season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 4 completed and 8 not marked final. The remaining games include 4 at home, 4 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Purdue Boilermakers on October 3. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
4 remaining games have an unconfirmed kickoff or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Illinois Fighting Illini schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. A PDF includes the full regular season, including games already played, and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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