The 2025-’26 college basketball season is approaching, promising numerous exciting matchups for Big Ten teams, including the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Fighting Illini aim to continue their NCAA Tournament streak. Here’s a detailed overview of Illinois’ schedule for the upcoming season:

Non-Conference Schedule:

11/19 - Alabama (Chicago, IL)

12/6 - Tennessee (Nashville, TN)

TBA - Missouri

Conference Schedule:

TBA - Indiana

TBA - at Iowa

TBA - Maryland

TBA - at Maryland

TBA - Michigan

TBA - at Michigan State

TBA - Minnesota

TBA - Nebraska

TBA - at Nebraska

TBA - Northwestern

TBA - at Northwestern

TBA - at Ohio State

TBA - Oregon

TBA - at Penn State

TBA - at Purdue

TBA - Rutgers

TBA - at UCLA

TBA - at USC

TBA - Washington

TBA - Wisconsin

Postseason Schedule:

March, 2026 - Big Ten Tournament (Chicago, IL)

*** Updated: May 17, 2025.