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Illinois basketball Tip-Off Event tickets available for September gathering

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

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Summary

The annual Basketball Tip-Off Event in Champaign is set for Tuesday, Sept. 8, marking its 102nd year. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Champaign-Urbana at the iHotel and Conference Center, the event will feature a cocktail social hour, dinner, and a program with coach Brad Underwood previewing the 2026-27 season. Tickets are priced at $70 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Proceeds will support local community activities, including youth sports and literacy initiatives.

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By the Numbers

•Tip-Off Event scheduled for September 8 at iHotel and Conference Center.
•Tickets priced at $70 for adults and $20 for children under 12.
•Coach Brad Underwood will preview the upcoming season.
•Proceeds will support community-focused activities by Kiwanis of Champaign-Urbana.
•Event doors open at 4:45 p.m. with a social hour to follow.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Tickets on sale for Tip-Off Event

What they're saying

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Aug. 8—There are several moments and events that seem to indicate the official start of the college basketball season. One of those in Champaign is the annual Basketball Tip-Off Event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Champaign-Urbana, which is now in its 102nd iteration. This year's event is in exactly one month — Tuesday, Sept. 8 — at the iHotel and Conference Center. Like in years past, the C-U ...
— Yahoo Sports

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