UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini — Men's Basketball, Friday, December 4, 2026
UConn Huskies plays Illinois Fighting Illini in men's basketball on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at United Center in Chicago, IL (neutral site). The game is on Fox.
Start: Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Fox
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Men's Basketball
Scheduled
#2
UConn Huskies
UConn
Big East Conference
at
#5
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois
Big Ten Conference
United Center
Chicago, IL
Fox
| Date | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time (ET) | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | Fox |
| Venue | United Center |
| City | Chicago, IL |
| Neutral site | Yes |
| AP Top 25 rank | UConn Huskies: No. 2 (Week 3 poll) |
| AP Top 25 rank | Illinois Fighting Illini: No. 5 (Week 3 poll) |
What time is UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
The UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball game starts at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, December 4, 2026.
What channel is UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini on?
The UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball game is on Fox.
Head-to-head
UConn Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini have met 2 times in our records since 2025-26: UConn Huskies 2 wins, Illinois Fighting Illini 0 wins.