CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The 2025-26 Illinois State men's basketball season gets off to its unofficial start on Sunday, October 19 when the squad faces off against Illinois in the first of two preseason exhibition games against Big Ten foes.
| GAME INFORMATION | ||
| Game Notes: | Illinois State // Illinois | |
| When: | Sunday, October 19 | |
| Tip-Off: | 2 p.m. | |
| Arena: | State Farm Center // Champaign, Illinois | |
| TV: | B1G+ | |
| Live Stats: | Live Stats | |
| Radio: | Illinois State Radio Network (WJBC AM 1230 / 98. | |