Big Ten Releases TV Schedule, Illinois Baseball Set for One Televised Contest

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced the 2026 baseball television schedule, with the Fighting Illini scheduled to play one nationally televised contest during the regular season.

Illinois' home game against Northwestern on Saturday, May 9, will air on Big Ten Network. First pitch has been shifted to 5:30 p.m. CT.

The 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament – scheduled for May 19-24 at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Neb. –  will also air on BTN.

All Illinois home games and conference contests not selected for TV will be available on B1G+.