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It's more than just a game at Illinois Athletics sporting events! When you attend Fighting Illini sports, you feel part of the action, have a chance to win great prizes and experience ticket deals. Most home events are free to the public and can be found on our all-sport calendar. Check out the list below for all the exciting upcoming events. It's fun for the whole Illini Family! 

Nov. 11

7:30 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Texas Tech

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Orange Krush Philanthropy Night - silent auction on the west concourse by the Mannie L. Jackson Hall of Fame with all proceeds benefiting local charities

Nov. 14

7 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Washington

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Jorts Night – Fans are encouraged to wear jeans and cut them into jorts once they arrive at Huff Hall!

Giveaway – Select fans will receive a free Hydration Helmet.

Nov. 14

8 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Colgate

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International Night – Help us celebrate our international student-athletes throughout the game!

Nov. 15

2:30 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium

Illinois Football vs. Maryland

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Military Appreciation Day – This game will honor and recognize those brave servicemen and women who protect our freedom, while also paying tribute to the strong connection and history between the University and the military community.

VetTix (free tickets) via "Coach B's Tickets for Troops" – Coach Bielema and his family have pledged to match tickets purchased by Fighting Illini fans to bring veterans, active-duty military, and their families to Memorial Stadium. Fans are invited to participate by purchasing specially designated $20 tickets through the campaign. For each ticket purchased, Coach Bielema will match it — doubling the impact and the number of honored guests who will get to experience game day at Gies Memorial Stadium.

More info on how fans can contribute is available HERE.

Tickets for the Military Appreciation initiative will be distributed by Vet Tix. Those interested in obtaining tickets through the program can register by visiting vettix.org and creating an account.

Nov. 15

8 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Wisconsin

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Stuff Huff - The 19th edition of Stuff Huff returns, one of the most popular Illini traditions and renowned for its vast crowds!

Giveaway - Select fans will receive a free Beanie featuring the Huff Hall centennial logo.

Nov. 18

11 AM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Murray State Field Trip Day - Field Trip Day returns again this year as schools across the Central Illinois area help us pack State Farm Center to watch Illinois Women's Basketball.

Nov. 22

TBD
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Long Island

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The Orange Krush Experience - Fans in lower bowl seats can learn what it feels like to be an Orange Krush student at a game! The deadline to purchase this tickets for exclusive package, which also includes a T-shirt, is October 31.

Nov. 26

6 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Indiana

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First Responders Night – Join the Illinois volleyball team as we honor the brave men and women that keep our community safe each day.

Nov. 26

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. WKU

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Friendsgiving - Bring your friends to State Farm Center as Illinois Women's Basketball celebrates Friendsgiving. Season Ticket Holders can claim a ticket for a friend.

Ticket Deal - FamILLy 4 Pack

Nov. 28

7 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Volleyball vs. Northwestern

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Senior Day - Join the Illinois volleyball team as we honor the senior class for their hard work and dedication to Fighting Illini volleyball.

VIP Kids Zone – All kids are invited to sit in the south stands to be a part of our VIP Kids Zone!

Nov. 29

Gies Memorial Stadium

Illinois Football vs. Northwestern

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Battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy / Senior Day – Come out and honor the Fighting Illini seniors playing their last regular-season game at Gies Memorial Stadium.

4-Game Mini Plan for $175 – Includes Western Illinois (Aug. 29), Ohio State (Oct. 11), Rutgers (Nov. 1), and Northwestern (Nov. 29). Get Mini Plan tickets HERE

Game Sponsor – Alumni Association

Nov. 30

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Le Moyne

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Kids Club Day - Kids Club members can celebrate Kids Club Day at Illinois Women's Basketball. Join us for exclusive Kids Club experiences. All Kids Club members receive free admission to all Illinois Women's Basketball games!

Dec. 2

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Bellarmine

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Youth Basketball Night - Youth Basketball teams in the Central Illinois area are invited to celebrate Play Basketball Day with Illinois Women's Basketball.

Dec. 6

11 AM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Indiana

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Brunch and Ball - Roll out of bed and head over to State Farm Center for Brunch and Ball! Fans are encouraged to wear pajamas. An air mattress race will take place at halftime.

Dec. 13

3 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Nebraska

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Big Ten Home Opener - Kick off the Big Ten home schedule with us as we take on Nebraska!

Dec. 14

1 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. North Texas

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Holiday Game - Illinois Women's Basketball's annual Holiday Game is back! Be sure to bring your teddy bear's to the game for the halftime Teddy Bear Toss. The Holiday Photo Station will also return.

Dec. 19

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Jackson State

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Ugly Sweater Night - Be sure to wear your best Ugly Sweater to State Farm Center! All fans wearing an ugly sweater will receive a free general admission ticket.

Jan. 1 

3 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Maryland

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Pack the House/New Years Celebration - Pack the House to celebrate the New Year with Illinois Women's Basketball! Postgame autographs will occur after the game until the line is gone.

Giveaway - Illinois Women's Basketball Champagne Flute

Jan. 7 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Ohio State

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We Back Pat Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we honor the legacy of Pat Summit as we promote dementia awareness and the Pat Summit Foundation.

Jan. 16

6 PM

ARC Indoor Pool

Illinois Swim and Dive vs. Iowa and Nebraska

Country Night – Join Illinois Swim and Dive for a night full of country music as we celebrate Country Night.

Admission is free!

Jan. 17 

11 AM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Minnesota

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Varsity I Men's Basketball Reunion – Join us as we welcome back former student-athletes, coaches and staff for a special recognition in-game.

Jan. 18 

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern

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First Responders Day - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we honor our community's first responders.

Jan. 21

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Maryland

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Giveaway - Limited quantity of replica jerseys to University of Illinois students

Jan. 28 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. UCLA

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Hail to the Orange Out - Be Loud! Wear Orange!

Orange Krush Foundation Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball in helping raise money for our Orange Krush Foundation.

Giveaway - 500 orange Illinois script shirts

Jan. 29

8 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Washington

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Krush Cancer / Coaches vs. Cancer - presented by Carle Health

Feb. 4

8 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern

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Hail to the Orange Out - Be Loud! Wear Orange!

Giveaway - Limited number of orange T-shirts, courtesy of Gameday Spirit

Feb. 7

11 AM

ARC Indoor Pool

Illinois Swim and Dive vs. EIU

Senior Day (Illinois' Version) – Join Illinois Swim and Dive as we honor our seniors with a Taylor Swift-themed celebration!

Admission is free!

Feb. 8 

12 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. USC

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Play4Kay Game - Help Illinois Women's Basketball promote breast cancer awareness by honoring the legacy of Kay Yow and raising money for the Kay Yow Foundation.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day - Pregame networking opportunities with Fighting Illini student-athletes for college and high school students. Free admission to local teams and students who register.

Feb. 10 

7 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

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Giveaway - Limited number of Jake Davis wigs for University of Illinois students

Feb. 11 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

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International Game - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we highlight our international athletes and celebrate cultures from around the world.

K-Pop Game - Music centered around K-Pop and the K-Pop Demon Hunter movie.

Feb. 15 

12 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Indiana

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Stripe State Farm Center - Odd-numbered sections wear ORANGE. Even-numbered sections wear BLUE. All students wear ORANGE.

Feb. 17 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Rutgers

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Tik Tok Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball for a Tik Tok-inspired game inside State Farm Center! A halftime Tik Tok dance competition will take place.

Feb. 27 

7 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Michigan

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Fighting Illini 500 - Illini fans, start your engines! Limited edition checkered flags will be given away to early arriving fans.

Mar. 1 

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota

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Senior Day - Join us in honoring the seniors of Illinois Women's Basketball.

Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day - Take part in pregame activity stations with Fighting Illini Women's Sports Teams. All kids 12 and under will receive a free general admission ticket.

Mar. 3 

8 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Oregon

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Senior Night - Arrive early as we honor our 2025-26 senior class in a pregame ceremony.