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It's more than just a game at Illinois Athletics sporting events! When you attend Fighting Illini sports, you feel part of the action, have a chance to win great prizes and experience ticket deals. Most home events are free to the public and can be found on our all-sport calendar. Check out the list below for all the exciting upcoming events. It's fun for the whole Illini Family!

Feb. 10 

7 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

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Giveaway - Jake Davis wigs for the first 800 University of Illinois students

Feb. 11 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

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International Game - Join Illinois Women's Basketball as we highlight our international athletes and celebrate cultures from around the world.

K-Pop Game - Music centered around K-Pop and the K-Pop Demon Hunter movie.

Feb. 13 

7 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Wrestling vs. Nebraska

Senior Night - Arrive early as we honor our 2025-26 senior class in a pre-dual ceremony.

Admission is free!

Feb. 15 

12 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Indiana

SOLD OUT

Stripe State Farm Center - Odd-numbered sections wear ORANGE. Even-numbered sections wear BLUE. All students wear ORANGE.

Feb. 17 

6 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Rutgers

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Tik Tok Night - Join Illinois Women's Basketball for a Tik Tok-inspired game inside State Farm Center! A halftime Tik Tok dance competition will take place.

Feb. 20 

All Day
UI Armory

Illini Last Chance

Military Appreciation Day - Join Illinois Track and Field in honoring our military, including the highly anticipated ROTC Relay Showdown!

Admission is free!

Feb. 20 

5 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. Wisconsin

White Out - WEAR WHITE as the Illini take on Wisconsin for this Friday matchup!

Orange Krush Wristband Raffle (Poster Design contest) - Students may design their own poster and enter to win an Orange Krush wristband for lower bowl access for Men's Basketball vs. Oregon on March 3. The top submissions on matchday will be awarded!

Admission is free!

Feb. 22 

12 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. North Carolina

Fraternity Tailgate Raffle - The fraternity with the highest number of members in attendance across three matches (Feb. 22 vs. North Carolina, Feb. 27 vs. Baylor, and Feb. 28 vs. TCU) will win a "Bring Your Own Tailgate Spot" for the 2026 Football Home Opener, sponsored by RevelXP.

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck- Brien's Bistro free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Feb. 22 

4 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Gymnastics vs. UCLA

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Hail to the Orange Out - Be Loud! Wear Orange!

Giveaway - Orange T-shirts for the first 300 fans.

Feb. 27 

5 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Baylor

Fraternity Tailgate Raffle - The fraternity with the highest number of members in attendance across three matches (Feb. 22 vs. North Carolina, Feb. 27 vs. Baylor, and Feb. 28 vs. TCU) will win a "Bring Your Own Tailgate Spot" for the 2026 Football Home Opener, sponsored by RevelXP.

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck- Patty Daddy's free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Feb. 27 

7 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Michigan

SOLD OUT

Fighting Illini 500 - Illini fans, start your engines! Limited edition checkered flags, courtesy of Toyota, will be given away to early arriving fans.

Feb. 28

12 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Men's Gymnastics vs. Greenville vs. Navy

Admission is free!

Ninja Warrior Competition post-meet - Test your strength, speed, and agility at the Ninja Warrior Competition on February 28 at 12 PM in Huff Hall, featuring both kids and adult divisions. Compete for bragging rights and a chance to win an Apple iPad—plus check in at the marketing table on meet day to score a 5-second time reduction. 

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MGYM Ninja

Feb. 28 

6 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. TCU

Orange Krush Wristband Raffle - Students in attendance may enter to win lower bowl wristbands to Men's Basketball vs. Oregon on March 3.

Fraternity Tailgate Raffle - The fraternity with the highest number of members in attendance across three matches (Feb. 22 vs. North Carolina, Feb. 27 vs. Baylor, and Feb. 28 vs. TCU) will win a "Bring Your Own Tailgate Spot" for the 2026 Football Home Opener, sponsored by RevelXP.

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck- Juanito's free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Mar. 1 

2 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota

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Senior Day - Join us in honoring the seniors of Illinois Women's Basketball.

Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day - Take part in pregame activity stations with Fighting Illini Women's Sports Teams. All kids 12 and under will receive a free general admission ticket.

Mar. 3 

8 PM
State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Oregon

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Senior Night - Arrive early as we honor our 2025-26 senior class in a pregame ceremony.

Mar. 6

6 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Oregon

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck- Patty Daddy's free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Mar. 7 

12 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Men's Gymnastics vs. Ohio State

Senior Day - Join us in honoring the seniors of Illinois Men's Gymnastics post-meet.

Pride Meet- 

Admission is free!

Mar. 8 

12 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Washington

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your pickleball skills with a 30-minute "open court" following the match! For more information, contact DIAMarketing@illinois.edu

Food truck- Brien's Bistro free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Mar. 8 

4 PM
Huff Hall

Illinois Women's Gymnastics vs. Alabama

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Senior Day - Join us in honoring the seniors of Illinois Women's Gymnastics post-meet.

Mar. 14 

1 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. Northwestern

Pi Day - Celebrate 3/14 wtih a variety of pie available to early arriving fans before the match!

Admission is free!

Mar. 20 

6 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Michigan

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck- Juanito's free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Mar. 21 

12 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. Purdue

Kids Day - Following the match, join us for a clinic with your Fighting Illini Women's Tennis team (children 8th grade & under)! For more information, contact DIAMarketing@illinois.edu

Food giveaway - Free pizza for early arriving fans

Admission is free!

Mar. 22 

12 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. Indiana

International Student Day - Join us as we celebrate our international student-athletes! International candy will be available to early arriving fans.

Admission is free!

Mar. 22 

3 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Michigan State

Kids Day - For more information, contact DIAMarketing@illinois.edu

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck - Brien's Bistro free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Apr. 3

6 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Indiana

International Night - Join us as we celebrate our international student-athletes!

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck - Brien's Bistro free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Apr. 4

11 AM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. Michigan

Coffee & Donuts Giveaway - Join us for breakfast at Atkins as the Illini take on Big Ten opponent Michigan!

Enter to Win Raffle - All fans may enter to win an Apple iPad

Admission is free!

Apr. 5

11 AM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. Michigan State

Post-Match Easter Egg Hunt - Join us for a Men's & Women's doubleheader at Atkins with an Easter egg hunt between matches!

Admission is free!

Apr. 5

2 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Purdue

Pre-Match Easter Brunch + Egg Hunt

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck - Juanito's free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

Apr. 10

4 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. UCLA

Hail to the Orange Out - Wear Orange!

Giveaway - The first 200 fans will receive a script Illinois T-shirt.

Admission is free!

Apr. 12

12 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Women's Tennis vs. USC

Enter to Win Raffle - All fans may enter to win a Nintendo Switch 2.

Admission is free!

Apr. 18

12 PM
Atkins Tennis Center

Illinois Men's Tennis vs. Northwestern

Senior Day - Join us in honoring the senior class of Illinois Men's Tennis

Post-Match Court Access - Refine your own tennis skills with a 30-minute "open court" following each match!

Food truck - Patty Daddy's free food voucher for a limited number of fans

Admission is free!

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