How to Watch Illinois vs Indiana for Free: Time, Channel & Live Streaming Info

A pair of Top 25 teams square off today when the Fighting Illini face off against the Hoosiers in Bloomington. Find out how to watch every second of the action with the help of our handy guide.

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Ryan Murphy • Managing Editor
Sep 20, 2025 • 09:28 ET • 3 min read
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Alberto Mendoza (16) throws a pass prior to the game against the Indiana State Sycamores.
Photo By - Imagn Images. Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Alberto Mendoza (16) throws a pass prior to the game against the Indiana State Sycamores.

Today's matchup carries the weight of a border rivalry as Illinois and Indiana collide with more than standings on the line. The Wabash River may separate the states, but on the field, it’s intensity and familiarity that drive the clash. Expect an atmosphere charged with history, urgency, and the energy that only longtime rivals can deliver.

Today's eagerly anticipated matchup is airing on NBC, but did you know you can also live stream the action directly?

Discover the details below and be sure to read our Illinois vs. Indiana predictions ahead of kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Illinois Illinois vs Indiana Indiana game info

Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Date: Saturday, 9-20, 2025
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC and Peacock

📺 How to watch Illinois vs Indiana on TV

Catch every snap, catch, and bone-crunching hit of the most heavily-hyped game of the day on NBC.

DirecTV is another option for watching Illinois vs. Indiana. The satellite TV provider offers a free trial and offers hundreds of channels including local broadcast networks, sports networks, movies, news, and premium add-ons like HBO and Showtime.

💻 How to live stream Illinois vs Indiana on Peacock

No cable? No problem! Cord cutters can catch all the action on Peacock.

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service, offering a mix of current NBC shows, classic series, movies, original programming, live news, and sports. It has two main paid tiers: Premium, which is ad-supported, and Premium Plus, which removes most ads and adds features like live local NBC streaming. You can access Peacock in the U.S. through its website or app on phones, tablets, smart TVs, and popular streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.

📻 How to listen to Illinois vs Indiana

Prefer listening to the action? Grab your radio or smartphone and tune into SiriusXM, which offers home-and-away radio feeds for the Hoosiers and Fighting Illini on its “College Sports Radio” and “Big Ten Radio” channels.

Indiana residents can listen locally on WHCC 105.1 FM (Hoosier Country 105.1), while Illinois fans can stream the audio via TuneIn.

🏈 Illinois vs Indiana recent results

Date Score
November 11, 2023 Illinois 48, Indiana 45
September 2, 2022 Indiana 23, Illinois 20
November 11, 2017 Indiana 24, Illinois 14
November 9, 2013 Indiana 52, Illinois 35
October 10, 2012 Indiana 31, Illinois 17
Illinois has a 46-25-2 edge in the all-time series, but has come up shortly lately, losing four of its last five meetings with the Hoosiers.

Looking for more insights? Check out our Illinois vs. Indiana prop picks.

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Ryan Murphy began his love affair with sports journalism at the age of nine when he wrote his first article about his little league baseball team. He has since authored his own weekly column for Fox Sports and has been a trusted voice within the sports betting industry for the past eight years with stops at XL Media and Churchill Downs. He’s been proud to serve as Managing Editor at Covers since 2022.

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