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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois Athletics has announced the promotional schedule for the 2025-26 Fighting Illini women’s basketball season. The Orange and Blue will host 18 total games across the season, beginning with an exhibition against Maryville on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. CT.
The 2025-26 promotional schedule features the return of several popular promotions.
This season’s slate features several ticket promotions and deals, as well as free admission altogether for the ever-popular annual Field Trip Day event. Throughout the season, there will also be photo stations, activity fairs, ticket deals, and more.
The full 2025-26 Illinois women’s basketball promotions schedule is listed below.
Game
Promotion
Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6 p.m.
vs. Maryville (Exh.)
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Halloween Game
Ticket Promo: All kids 12 and under dressed in costume will receive a free general admission ticket
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 6 p.m.
vs. SEMO
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Military Appreciation Game
Ticket Deal: Free tickets for veterans and active duty military through VetTix
Sunday, Nov. 9 | 12 p.m.
vs. Illinois State
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FamILLy Game
Partnership with Chambana Moms
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 11 a.m.
vs. Murray State
Field Trip Day – Sponsored by Busey Bank
Free Admission
Pregame activity fair featuring campus units and student organizations
Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 6 p.m.
vs. WKU
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Friendsgiving
Ticket Deal: Season ticket holders may claim a free ticket for a friend
Ticket Deal: FamILLy 4 Pack
Sunday, Nov. 30 | 2 p.m.
vs. Le Moyne
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Kids Club Day
Kids zone
Pregame: First 20 RSVPs create fan tunnel for team run out
Postgame: 15-minute shootaround
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 6 p.m.
vs. Bellarmine
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Youth Basketball Game
Free admission to local youth teams and players
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 11 a.m.
vs. Indiana
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Brunch & Ball
Student pajama party
Halftime air mattress race
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 2 p.m.
vs. North Texas
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Holiday Game
Teddy Bear Toss at halftime
Toy drive
Holiday photo station with Santa
Friday, Dec. 19 | 6 p.m.
vs. Jackson State
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Ugly Sweater Day
Ticket Promo: Fans in an ugly sweater will receive a free general admission ticket
Thursday, Jan. 1 | 3 p.m.
vs. Maryland
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Pack the House
Postgame autographs until the line is gone
New Year’s Celebration
Giveaway: Champagne flute
Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 6 p.m.
vs. Ohio State
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We Back Pat Game
Raise awareness for Pat Summitt Foundation
Dementia awareness
Sunday, Jan. 18 | 2 p.m.
vs. Northwestern
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First Responders Game
Discounted group tickets for all first responders
Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 6 p.m.
vs. UCLA
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Hail to the Orange Out
Giveaway: 500 Orange Illinois script shirts
Orange Krush Foundation Night
Recognize 2024-25 Orange Krush season grant winners
Help promote Orange Krush fundraising
Sunday, Feb. 8 | 12 p.m.
vs. USC
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Play4Kay – Pink Game
Look out for opportunities to help raise money for all cancers affecting women
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Pregame networking event for college and high school students
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 6 p.m.
vs. Wisconsin
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International & K-Pop Game
Highlighting international student-athletes and student organizations
Music and content tie-ins to KPop Demon Hunters Movie
Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 6 p.m.
vs. Rutgers
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TikTok Day
Halftime TikTok dance competition
Sunday, March 1 | 2 p.m.
vs. Minnesota
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Senior Day
Illinois Watches Women’s Sports Day
Pregame activity stations with Fighting Illini women’s teams
Ticket Deal: Free general admission ticket for kids 12 and under
