Want to watch Illinois basketball this season but not sure what channel it is on? Here is the rundown of Illinois Fighting Illini TV channels, streaming options and how to catch every game in 2026-27, with a link to the complete game by game schedule.
How to watch Illinois basketball in 2026-27
Illinois plays in the Big Ten, so its games air across the league’s TV partners. Here is where to find them.
| Network | What it carries | How to stream |
|---|---|---|
| FOX / FS1 | National and conference games | Fox Sports app |
| CBS | Marquee Saturday games | Paramount+ |
| NBC / Peacock | Big Ten package | Peacock |
| Big Ten Network | Conference games | Fox Sports app / BTN+ |
How to stream Illinois basketball
Illinois’s games no longer air on ESPN. They run across FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC and Big Ten Network. Stream FOX, FS1 and BTN in the Fox Sports app with a TV login, CBS games on Paramount+, and the NBC package on Peacock.
Where Illinois’s biggest games air
The biggest games, Big Ten Saturdays and rivalry matchups, land on FOX, CBS and NBC, while midweek conference games fill out Big Ten Network and Peacock.
Related Illinois coverage
See the full Illinois basketball schedule for every game, tip time and channel, check what is on tonight with College Basketball on TV Today, and browse the 2026-27 college basketball TV schedule or the Men’s College Basketball Schedule Hub.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Illinois basketball on?
Illinois games air on FOX / FS1, CBS, NBC / Peacock, Big Ten Network. The exact channel for each game is listed on the Illinois schedule.
Can I stream Illinois basketball?
Yes. Illinois’s games no longer air on ESPN. They run across FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC and Big Ten Network. Stream FOX, FS1 and BTN in the Fox Sports app with a TV login, CBS games on Paramount+, and the NBC package on Peacock.
Is Illinois basketball on ESPN?
No. Big Ten basketball moved off ESPN in 2023. Illinois games air on FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC and Big Ten Network.
