2018-19 Schedule | Printable Schedule (PDF) | Get Tickets

The Big Ten office announced the conference schedule Tuesday, completing the 2018-19 Fighting Illini men's basketball schedule.

B1G Schedule Notes

» New this year, the Big Ten slate features 20 conference games, with each team playing seven teams both home and away and six teams once (three home, three away).

» For the second year in a row, all conference schools play their first two league games in early December. Illinois will open league play at Nebraska on Dec. 2.

» Illinois' annual appearance at the United Center in Chicago will feature a Big Ten opponent, with the Illini taking on Ohio State on Dec. 5. Playing a conference game at the UC – Illinois' home away from home – was announced on June 6. 

» The Illini have a pair of road games once conference play resumes in 2019, traveling to Indiana (Jan. 3) and Northwestern (Jan. 6).

» Three of the UI's next four games will be at State Farm Center, beginning with back-to-back home dates versus Michigan (Jan. 10) and Minnesota (Jan. 16). Following a trip to Iowa (Jan. 20), The Illini then host Wisconsin (Jan. 23).  

» Illinois' game against Maryland will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Jan. 26 as part of the Big Ten's "Super Saturday – College Hoops & Hockey" doubleheader.

» After a visit to Minnesota (Jan. 30), the Illini have a three-game homestand starting with Nebraska on Saturday, Feb. 2. Defending Big Ten champion Michigan State comes to Champaign on Feb. 5, followed by Rutgers on Saturday, Feb. 9.

» The Illini have consecutive road trips to Ohio State (Feb. 14) and Wisconsin (Feb. 18) before returning to campus for a third Saturday home game during the month of February, against Penn State on the 23rd. A stretch of three out of four on the road concludes Feb. 27 at Purdue.

» Illinois closes out its home schedule with back-to-back games against Northwestern on Sunday, March 3, followed by Senior Night at State Farm Center versus Indiana on March 7.

» The Illini conclude the regular season at Penn State on March 10.

» The Big Ten Tournament returns to the United Center for the first time in four years, set for March 13-17.   

Non-Conference Schedule

Illinois announced its full non-conference schedule on July 31.

Season Tickets

Season tickets for all 16 Fighting Illini home games (nine Big Ten, six non-conference, one exhibition) are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at FightingIllini.com, by phone at 866-ILLINI-1 or in person at the ticket office located in the West Entrance of State Farm Center.

This year fans still have access to several season ticket packages with prices varying by seat location. Within the 200-level fans can select sideline for $459, baseline for $359, or upper baseline for $209. To view pricing tiers, please refer to the State Farm Center seating map (PDF) or check out the Interactive Seating Chart to see the view from your section.

Mobile Pass

For a more affordable option, fans still have access to the Fighting Illini Mobile Pass* for $125. This pass includes all 16 home games and assigns seats 48 hours prior to each tip-off. Fans receive a different seat location each game by electronic delivery.

* The Fighting Illini Mobile Pass is not a traditional season ticket therefore it does not include an I FUND parking pass or priority points.

Illinois Premium Seating

Standard season tickets located in the 100-level are sold out, but premium seating options are still available within the Traditions Club, Legacy Club, and Loge Boxes. For more information on premium seating options, visit the Illinois Premium Seating page or contact the Premium Seating office at 217-244-7722.

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