Illinois men’s basketball reveals 2026-27 Big Ten schedule highlights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Illinois men’s basketball has officially announced its 2026-27 Big Ten schedule. The season opens with a game at Minnesota on December 8, followed by a home game against Penn State on December 12. The team will also have home-and-home matchups with Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Purdue. Key games include a matchup against Michigan State on February 5 and a rematch with Iowa on March 6, which could influence tournament seeding. The Illini will also travel to Oregon and Washington in late February for non-conference games.
- •First Big Ten game is at Minnesota on December 8.
- •Key home game against Michigan State on February 5.
- •Regular season finale against Iowa on March 6.
- •Home-and-home series with Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Purdue.
- •Non-conference games at Oregon on February 20 and Washington on February 23.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Highlights from Illini men’s basketball’s Big Ten schedule
"Some of the noteworthy Big Ten showdowns for the Illini in 2026-27.
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