CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2025 edition of the Coach Bret Bielema Show presented by Surfside 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. 27 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. Fans can expect to hear the latest news straight from the Smith Football Center prior to each week's kickoff.
This year's show is presented by Surfside, a new proud partner of Fighting Illini Athletics.
Six of 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.
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
Wed., Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. CT
Wed., Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. CT
