How to watch Illinois
every ILLINOIS game in 2026 · channels, services, packages
Season outlook
2026
The 2026 schedule is set; exact channels come 6–12 days before each kickoff. But the TV deals are signed, so you can buy the right service today.
Where the games will live
12 games, mapped by media rights12FOX · CBS · NBCvs UAB · vs Duke · vs Southern Illinois
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
12/12All TV games
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN isn't in the base package
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package; Sports Extra (+$15/mo): BTN isn't in the base package
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
YouTube TV · $82.99/mo
YouTube TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Am I covered?
mark your services to light this upMark what you pay for on the Am-I-covered page (services, add-ons, antenna) and every game below gets a covered / not-covered verdict, updating as channels are announced.
Wk 1Sep 5vs UABFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs DukeFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs Southern IllinoisFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26at Ohio StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs PurdueFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at Michigan StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs OregonFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31at MarylandFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7vs NebraskaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at UCLAFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs IowaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs NorthwesternFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Channel projections come from each conference's announced media-rights deals (verified June 2026); exact assignments are typically announced 6–12 days before kickoff and this page sharpens automatically as they land.
Service lineups, packages, and prices verified as of June 2026; they change, so confirm with the provider before subscribing. Local broadcast availability varies by market.
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