Fresh off a 120–45 season-opening victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, the Fighting Illini face Penn in a rematch of their 2026 NCAA Tournament opener, which Illinois won 105–70 on its way to the Final Four!

Join fellow Houston Illini and their families and friends at Little Woodrow's Sugar Land for great basketball, camaraderie, and Illini spirit. Wear your orange and blue and bring a friend!

Game Watch Details

Matchup: Illinois vs. Penn

Date & Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026 — 7:30 PM Central

Television: FS1

Location: Little Woodrow's Sugar Land
16535 Southwest Fwy, Suite 2608, Sugar Land, TX

Admission: No club admission charge; food and beverages available for purchase.