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2026 Illini Football Season
One Team. One City. All Illini.
The season is heating up, and there’s no better time to connect with fellow Illini in NYC! Whether you’re cheering every Saturday or just looking for a fun place to catch a game, join Metro NY Illini to celebrate Illinois football, make new friends, and show off that orange and blue.
Grab your orange, bring your Illini pride, and join us for game days throughout the season at our partner bar, the Overlook NYC.
2026 Football Schedule
Thursday September 3 - UAB W 42-23
Saturday September 12 - Duke L 31-27
Saturday September 19 - S. Illinois W 48-10
Saturday September 26 - Ohio St L 42-19
Saturday October 3 - Purdue L 24-17
Saturday October 10 - Michigan St W 38-37 OT
Saturday October 24 - Oregon, TBD
Friday November 6 - Nebraska, 5PM, Fox Friday November 13 - UCLA, 6PM, Fox
Saturday November 21 - Iowa, TBD
Saturday November 28 - Northwestern, TBD
TBD - Bowl/Playoff
Kickoff times and broadcast details are subject to change. Games in orange are Official Game Watches. Informal Game Watches are encouraged!
Find Your Illini Community
Looking for fellow fans to watch with? Connect with Metro NY Illini for upcoming game-day gatherings, alumni events, and opportunities to meet fellow Illinois grads across New York City.
Wear orange. Bring the energy. Connect with your Illini family.
🔶 Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate. 🔷
We’re looking forward to a great season with you! Have ideas or thoughts, reach out to Blake Woodard and events@nycillini.org!
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