Illinois March Madness Schedule: Next Game Time, Date, TV Channel for NCAA Basketball Tournament (Updated)

March Madness is here, and that means Illinois fans are ready to watch the Fighting Illini in action. Here's what fans need to know about Illinois' next game and March Madness schedule.

When Does Illinois Play Next in March Madness?

Illinois' next March Madness game will be a Round 1 matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 16 against the No. 8 seed Arkansas Razorbacks.

Illinois NCAA Tournament Schedule & Results

Round	Date & Time	Opponent
Round 1	March 16, 4:30 p.m. ET	No. 8 Arkansas
Round 2	March 18/19	TBD
Sweet 16	March 23/24	TBD
Elite 8	March 25/26	TBD
Final Four	April 1	TBD
NCAA Championship	April 3	TBD

What Seed is Illinois in the NCAA Tournament?

Illinois is the No. 9 seed in the West region of the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket.

What TV Channel is the Illinois Game on

Illinois vs. Arkansas will be broadcast on TBS at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. March 16.

March Madness Odds & Predictions

Illinois currently holds +10000 odds to win the 2023 NCAA Tournament on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Illinois is a 1.5-point underdog (+106 on the moneyline) against Arkansas, according to FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. The Duel's Illinois vs Arkansas betting preview includes a prediction that the Razorbacks ultimately win this game 73-67.

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Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.