Illinois vs. Wisconsin Tonight: Discover the Secret Channel and Time to Catch the Big Ten Showdown Live!

It’s game night in the Big Ten, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as Illinois, ranked fifth nationally, gears up to defend their turf against Wisconsin in Urbana-Champaign. Illinois has been a force to reckon with this season—20 wins under their belt and only a couple of conference stumbles—highlighted by a crushing overtime loss to Michigan State that’s sure to fuel their fire for a rebound at home. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has been grinding through a rollercoaster 16-7 record, battling tough opponents and looking to snap a string of setbacks with a morale-boosting road victory. This clash promises not just points on the scoreboard, but a battle of wills and pride. Whether you’re couchside or on the go, here’s the lowdown on how and when to catch every moment of this electrifying matchup. LEARN MORE

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A Big Ten showdown is coming to screens Tuesday as No. 5 Illinois hosts Wisconsin in Urbana-Champaign.

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With a 20-4 record and only two losses in conference play, Illinois has been dominant this season. After 12 straight wins in the Big Ten, the Fighting Illini finally fell 85-82 in an overtime battle against Michigan State. They’ll surely be hungry for a win at home.

Wisconsin, meanwhile, is falling more in the middle of the pack. The Badgers hold a 16-7 record and have had a few tough losses to conference opponents like Purdue, USC, and most recently Indiana. A gritty road win could be huge for morale, but the Illini will definitely make it tough.

Who will walk away with a win?

Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois vs. Wisconsin, including TV channel and streaming options for the men’s college basketball game

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What channel is Illinois vs. Wisconsin on today?

• TV channel: None

Illinois vs. Wisconsin will be broadcast live on Peacock.

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.

What time is Illinois vs. Wisconsin today?

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT

The college matchup between Illinois vs. Wisconsin are set to tip it off at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The game will be played at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois vs. Wisconsin radio coverage

• Radio station:SiriusXM channels 85, 389

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Fans can listen to Illinois vs. Wisconsin live on SiriusXM. For those listening in vehicles, the Fighting Illini’s broadcast will be available on channel 85 and the Wisconsin call will be on channel 389.

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Illinois men’s basketball schedule 2025-26

Wisconsin men’s basketball schedule 2025-26

College basketball AP Top 25 rankings

Rankings as of Feb. 9

7. Iowa State

10. Michigan State

13. Texas Tech

14. North Carolina

15. Vanderbilt

19. Saint Louis

22. St. John’s

23. Miami (Ohio)

24. Louisville

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