Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
Chicago — United Center
Chicago offers legendary sports history, deep-dish pizza, and stunning lakefront views. The Illinois Fighting Illini visit United Center on Fri, Dec 4 to face the UConn Huskies. Read our United Center visitor guide →
St. Louis — Enterprise Center
St. Louis offers the Gateway Arch, toasted ravioli, and one of baseball's greatest traditions. The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Enterprise Center on Sun, Dec 20 to face the Missouri Tigers. Read our Enterprise Center visitor guide →
Lubbock — United Supermarkets Arena
Lubbock offers West Texas sunsets, tortilla-tossing traditions, and passionate Red Raiders. The Illinois Fighting Illini visit United Supermarkets Arena on Tue, Nov 10 to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Durham — Cameron Indoor Stadium
Durham offers the Research Triangle, great dining, and a growing college football culture. The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tue, Nov 17 to face the Duke Blue Devils.
Minneapolis — Williams Arena
Minneapolis offers vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and state-of-the-art venues. The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Williams Arena on Tue, Dec 8 to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Seattle — Redhawk Center
Seattle offers Pike Place Market, craft coffee, and stadiums with mountain views. The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Redhawk Center on Tue, Dec 29 to face the Seattle U Redhawks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the Illinois Fighting Illini play in 2026?
The Illinois Fighting Illini play 6 away games in the 2026 season, visiting 6 different cities.
What is the Illinois Fighting Illini's longest road trip in 2026?
The longest road trip is 2 games over 5 days, visiting Chicago, Minneapolis.
What is the Illinois Fighting Illini's toughest road game in 2026?
The marquee road game is on Fri, Dec 4 at United Center in Chicago against the UConn Huskies.
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the Illinois Fighting Illini?
The first away game is on Tue, Nov 10 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Other Big Ten away schedules
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