Illinois Baseball Set to Host Two Games During 2025 Fall Slate

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois released its 2025 fall ball schedule on Wednesday, with the Fighting Illini set to host two in-state battles at Illinois Field in October. Admission is free for both contests.

The Orange and Blue begin the fall against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. CT, and the team will wrap up fall competition two days later, on Oct. 4, with a Saturday afternoon tilt versus Bradley at 2 p.m. CT.

The Illini feature 19 newcomers on their 2025-26 roster, while head Dan Hartleb heads into his 21st season at the helm of the program.