ILLINOIS VS. SAM HOUSTON BASKETBALL GAME WATCH — FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT 6 PM

Friday Night Fighting Illini Basketball in Downtown Houston!

Illinois vs. Sam Houston basketball game watch at Tom's Watch Bar, November 13, 2026

What: Join your fellow Houston Illini as the Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in a Friday evening basketball matchup! Come cheer on the Orange and Blue while reconnecting with Illinois alumni, family, friends, and fans throughout the Houston area.

Why: We'll gather at Tom’s Watch Bar in downtown Houston's GreenStreet entertainment district, where enormous screens, great food, and a lively sports-bar atmosphere make it a fantastic place to watch the Fighting Illini. Wear your orange and blue, bring your friends and family, and join the Houston Illini cheering section!

When: Friday, November 13, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM Central

Where: Tom’s Watch Bar, 1201 Caroline Street, Suite 161, Houston, TX 77002

Host: Adam Green (spotlight)

Admission: Free! Food and beverages available for individual purchase. All Illinois alumni, family, friends, and fans are welcome! No Houston Illini Club membership or advance registration is required.

Parking: FREE validated parking is available at the GreenStreet Garage, 1320 Fannin Street. Bring your parking ticket to Tom’s Watch Bar for validation.

LET’S GO ILLINI! 🧡💙

Event Details

When:

6:00PM - 9:00PM Fri 13 Nov 2026 Central timezone

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Where:

Tom’s Watch Bar
1201 Caroline St Suite #161 [level G]
Houston, TX 77002 USA

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