Big Ten Network Reveals 2026 Soccer TV Schedule
August 6, 2026 | Soccer
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ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The Big Ten Network (BTN) announced their broadcast schedule for the upcoming 2026 soccer season on Thursday (Aug. 6). The Illini, who are coming into the season ranked No. 9 in the Big Ten preseason poll, will appear on BTN two times this season. First, on Thursday (Aug. 27) at 6 p.m. playing host to Saint Louis, and next the Illini travel to Big Ten preseason No. 7 USC on Thursday (Oct. 8) at 9:30 p.m. CT.
The Illini were on BTN once last season where they defeated the Oregon Ducks 1-0 in Eugene. The last time the Illini played against Saint Louis was on Aug. 28, 2016, where Illinois fell 1-0 against the Billikens and the last time Illinois played USC was Oct. 10, 2024, and they fell 3-2 to the No. 19 Trojans.
