CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2024 edition of the Coach Bret Bielema Show presented by Bud Light will air on Wednesday nights of game weeks throughout the season. The hour-long show will air on the 50+ station Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, beginning with the debut on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. CT.
Fans can listen in on Wednesday nights all season long as head coach Bret Bielema previews each week's game with host Brian Barnhart and special guests. This year's shows will be aired in front of a live audience from inside the Smith Football Center on the campus of the University of Illinois. Due to capacity limits, shows will be limited to invitation only. Fans interested in attending a show can fill out the interest form here.
The first Coach Bret Bielema Show will air the night prior to Illinois' season opener on Thursday, Aug. 29 against Eastern Illinois. Fans can expect to hear the latest news straight from the Smith Football Center one day prior to the season's kickoff at Memorial Stadium.
The Busey Bank Illini Sports Network is managed by Fighting Illini Sports Properties. Click here to find an Illini Sports Network station in your area.
Coach Bielema Show Schedule
Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. CT
