The Fighting Illini have locked in a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Notre Dame, while gearing up for a November showdown with Nebraska.
Key points
- Illinois will play Notre Dame at home and away during the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
- The next confirmed Illini game is against Nebraska on Nov. 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT.
- Exact dates, locations, and broadcast arrangements for the Notre Dame series remain pending.
The University of Illinois Athletics announced that the Fighting Illini football program will face Notre Dame in a home‑and‑home series slated for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Under the agreement, each school will host the other once, giving fans in Champaign and South Bend the opportunity to see the rivalry on their home fields.
Future matchup with Notre Dame
The news arrived as Illinois prepares for an upcoming regular‑season contest against Nebraska, scheduled for Nov. 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT, with tickets available through the university’s Game Center.
The Notre Dame series expands Illinois’ non‑conference slate and fits within the program’s broader scheduling strategy, though specific dates, venues, and broadcast details have not yet been disclosed.
Upcoming Nebraska clash
Both schools have asked fans to monitor the official athletics website for further information on ticketing and game-day logistics as the future matchups approach.
Reader questions
When will the Illinois vs Notre Dame games be played?
The university says the home‑and‑home series is scheduled for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, but exact dates have not been released.
How can I get tickets for the upcoming Nebraska game?
Tickets are being sold through the Illinois Game Center, with the game set for Nov. 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT.
Source: fightingillini.com