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How to watch Illinois Fighting Illini football (2026)
6 Illinois games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Oregon at Illinois
Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD · Gies Memorial Stadium
Network TBD
Network not announced yet (usually 6–12 days before kickoff).
Cheapest way to watch Illinois
Illinois's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Illinois has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: FOX One
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Illinois's 2026 schedule with a known network, because most TV picks are announced only 6–12 days ahead. Only services whose carriage we verified are counted (Fubo is excluded; see channel guide). List prices before tax and promos.
Networks so far: FOX ×3Big Ten Network ×2FS1 ×2Peacock (exclusive) ×1
Illinois 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 · 9:00 PM ET | vs UAB | Big Ten Network | W 42-23 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Duke | FS1 | L 27-31 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 2:00 PM ET | vs S Illinois | Peacock | W 48-10 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 7 Ohio State | FOX | L 19-42 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 4:15 PM ET | vs Purdue | Big Ten Network | L 17-24 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Michigan St | FS1 | W 38-37 |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | vs Oregon | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ Maryland | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM ET | vs Nebraska | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
| Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 PM ET | @ No. 12 UCLA | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | vs No. 17 Iowa | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ No. 25 Northwestern | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Illinois game and what channel is it on?
Oregon Ducks at Illinois Fighting Illini, Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD, on a network to be announced.
What channels are Illinois games on?
So far in 2026: FOX (3), Big Ten Network (2), FS1 (2), Peacock (exclusive) (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Illinois football without cable?
To cover every network Illinois has played on this season: $32.98/mo with an antenna (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99)); streaming only, $32.98/mo (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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