UNC and Illinois set for Nashville Hoops Showdown in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
North Carolina and Illinois will face off at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on January 30, 2027. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two programs since 2010 and only the ninth all-time encounter. Illinois comes off a solid season, including a Final Four appearance, while North Carolina aims to rebound after a disappointing first-round exit in the NCAA tournament. Tickets for the game will go on sale October 15, with game time and broadcasting details to be announced later.
- •Game scheduled for January 30, 2027, in Nashville
- •First matchup since 2010 and ninth overall
- •Illinois reached the Final Four last season
- •UNC aims to improve after last season's early exit
- •Tickets on sale October 15, game time TBA
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball vs Illinois in Nashville Hoops Showdown at Bridgestone in 2027
"A renewed rivalry could be unearthed when the Nashville Hoops Showdown takes place between UNC and Illinois.
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