Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini — Men's Basketball, Saturday, December 12, 2026
Penn State Nittany Lions plays Illinois Fighting Illini in men's basketball on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The game is on FS1.
Start: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · FS1
Updated
Men's Basketball
Scheduled
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State
Big Ten Conference
at
#5
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois
Big Ten Conference
State Farm Center
Champaign, IL
FS1
| Date | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time (ET) | 2:00 PM ET |
| TV | FS1 |
| Venue | State Farm Center |
| City | Champaign, IL |
| Conference game | Yes |
| AP Top 25 rank | Illinois Fighting Illini: No. 5 (Week 3 poll) |
What time is Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
The Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball game starts at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
What channel is Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini on?
The Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball game is on FS1.
Head-to-head
Penn State Nittany Lions and Illinois Fighting Illini have met 1 time in our records since 2025-26: Penn State Nittany Lions 0 wins, Illinois Fighting Illini 1 win.