2026 Illinois Fighting Illini Football Schedule
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2026 Illinois Fighting Illini Schedule
Big Ten Conference · Head coach Bret Bielema · Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
| Wk | Date | Matchup | Location | TV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5Next up | Homevs UAB | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | TBD | - | |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | Homevs Duke | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | TBD | - | |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | Homevs Southern Illinois | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | TBD | - | |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | Awayat Ohio StateIllibuck Trophy | Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH | TBD | - | |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | Homevs PurduePurdue Cannon | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | TBD | - | |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | Awayat Michigan StateConference | Spartan StadiumEast Lansing, MI | TBD | - | |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 24 | Homevs OregonConference | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | TBD | - | |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 31 | Awayat MarylandConference | SECU StadiumCollege Park, MD | TBD | - | |
| 9 | Fri, Nov 6 | Homevs NebraskaConference | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | FOX | - | |
| 10 | Fri, Nov 13 | Awayat UCLAConference | Rose BowlPasadena, CA | FOX | - | |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 21 | Homevs IowaConference | Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | TBD | - | |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 28 | Awayat NorthwesternLand of Lincoln Trophy | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | TBD | - |
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Season at a glance
The 2026 Illinois football season
12
Games
7
Home games
5
Away games
Big Ten Conference
Conference
Illinois opens on Saturday, September 5, 2026 against UAB and closes on Saturday, November 28, 2026 against Northwestern. The slate includes Ohio State (Illibuck Trophy) and Purdue (Purdue Cannon) and Northwestern (Land of Lincoln Trophy). Switch on score tracking above to keep the record as the season plays out.
FAQ
2026 Illinois schedule questions
When does the 2026 Illinois Fighting Illini season start?
Illinois opens the 2026 season on Saturday, September 5, 2026, against UAB at Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL.
When is the last game on the 2026 Illinois schedule?
The regular season finishes on Saturday, November 28, 2026 against Northwestern, the Land of Lincoln Trophy.
What conference is Illinois Fighting Illini in?
Illinois Fighting Illini plays in the Big Ten Conference, with Bret Bielema as head coach. Home games are at Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL.
Can I add notes and track scores on this schedule?
Yes. This is a working schedule, not a static list. Add a note to any game, switch on score tracking to log every final and keep the record, pick a design, and print or save a PDF. Everything saves in your browser.