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The 11th-ranked Fighting Illini have their first tune-up for the 2021-22 season on Saturday night, hosting NAIA opponent St. Francis Ill. in an exhibition game. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. and will mark the first time since March 8, 2020 that Illinois will play in front of fans at State Farm Center. 

Live Stream

Fans unable to attend can watch the Illinois-St. Francis Ill. exhibition game online by purchasing a subscription to BTN+, a streaming service of non-televised events produced by the Big Ten Network in partnership with the Big Ten Conference schools.

A total of four men's basketball games are slated to to be streamed via BTN+ this season:
  » Oct. 23 vs. St. Francis Ill. (Exh.)
  » Oct. 29 vs. Indiana Pa. (Exh.)
  » Nov. 12 vs. Arkansas State
  » Nov. 26 vs. UT Rio Grande Valley

Fans that sign up for the Illinois School Pass can choose either the monthly rate of $9.95 or the annual rate of $79.95. The BTN+ Illinois school pass includes access to live streaming of non-televised Illini games, next day on-demand archives, and access to Big Ten Network's library of Illinois' previous season classics and originals.

Information for State Farm Center 

The following are important updates about the game day fan experience and reminders of what attendees can expect when returning to State Farm Center.

MASK POLICY & COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
In accordance with State of Illinois, local, and University of Illinois guidance, ALL fans over age two attending Illini Basketball home games are currently required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. Coverings may be temporarily removed while actively eating or drinking. This policy will be enforced by State Farm Center staff in the spirit of protecting the safety and wellbeing of all attendees. Cooperation is greatly appreciated as it will allow everyone to enjoy Illini Basketball games in person.

Additional information regarding University of Illinois policy can be found here: COVID-19 Policies

In addition to the mask guidelines outlined above, all fans are asked to:
-Stay home experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19
-Wash and/or sanitize hands frequently
-Respect the safety and wellbeing of others in attendance
-Report concerns to nearest member of State Farm Center staff

CASHLESS CONCESSIONS
Following successful implementation at Illini Football home games at Memorial Stadium, food service partner, Spectra, has announced that all concessions transactions at State Farm Center will now be cashless. Under the new procedure, fans will use a tablet screen to input their order and pay using a credit or debit card. NFC-enabled devices may also be used to pay with credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay at most permanent concessions stands. Cashless transactions are expected to result in quicker, more efficient service throughout State Farm Center.

SECURITY SCREENING & CLEAR BAG POLICY
Fans attending Illini home games this season can expect the same security screening procedures and clear bag policy enforcement as previous years.

As a reminder, all patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors or be hand screened at State Farm Center entrances. Cell phones, cameras, eyeglass cases, and any other large metal objects should be removed from pockets. Keys, coins, jewelry, watches, wallets, belts, and shoes do not need to be removed unless requested by a member of the State Farm Center security team.

The Clear Bag Policy implemented in 2018 is still in effect. Non-clear bags larger than 4.5"x7" (including purses, binocular cases, etc.) are NOT permitted. Additionally, containers (except empty clear plastic water bottles under 32 oz.), food and drink, laptops/large electronic devices, flags/banners/blankets, noisemakers, and weapons are all prohibited from entering State Farm Center.

Additional information regarding these policies can be found on StateFarmCenter.com.