CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illini softball is set to air on national television four times across two networks during the 2022 season as announced by the Big Ten conference office on Monday. Three games will be broadcasted live on the Big Ten Network, while one game will air on ESPN2. Additionally, five games this season will be carried on radio by WDWS 1400-AM, along with all postseason games.

TELEVISION SCHEDULE

Friday, March 25 at Purdue (5:00 p.m. CT)- Big Ten Network

Sunday, April 3 at Minnesota (11:00 a.m. CT)- ESPN2

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Northwestern (4:00 p.m. CT)- Big Ten Network

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Northwestern (6:30 p.m. CT)- Big Ten Network

All other Illini softball home games and select road B1G games will be streamed on B1G+.

B1G+ is a subscription video streaming service offered by the Big Ten Network, which is available for purchase. Television subscribers to Big Ten Network must purchase an additional log-in to B1G+. All Big Ten Network games will be available to stream on the FOX Sports App, while ESPN games will be available to stream on the ESPN+ app along with traditional television subscribers.

B1G+ access is available free of charge for all students, faculty, and staff when connected to the IllinoisNet wireless network.

RADIO SCHEDULE

Five Illini softball games will be carried locally on WDWS 1400-AM this season through an agreement with Learfield. Additionally, all postseason games will be broadcasted on WDWS 1400-AM.

Wednesday, March 30 vs. Indiana State (5:00 p.m. CT)- B1G+ and WDWS 1400-AM

Wednesday, April 6 at Illinois State (5:00 p.m. CT)- WDWS 1400-AM

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Northwestern (4:00 p.m. CT)- Big Ten Network and WDWS 1400-AM

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Northwestern (6:30 p.m. CT)- Big Ten Network and WDWS 1400-AM

Wednesday, May 4 vs. Western Illinois (5:00 p.m. CT)- B1G+ and WDWS 1400-AM