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Fighting Illini

Everything you need to know about University of Illinois athletics

Champaign, Illinois
Est. 1867
56,607 students

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Varsity Sports

22 varsity programs competing at the highest level

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Football
Men's
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Basketball
Men's
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Basketball
Women's
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Baseball
Men's
⚽
Soccer
Men's
⚽
Soccer
Women's
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Swimming & Diving
Men's
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Swimming & Diving
Women's
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Cross Country
Men's
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Cross Country
Women's
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Golf
Men's
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Golf
Women's
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Tennis
Men's
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Tennis
Women's
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Track & Field
Men's
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Track & Field
Women's
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Volleyball
Women's
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Softball
Women's
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Field Hockey
Women's
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Wrestling
Men's
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Gymnastics
Women's
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Rowing
Women's

Significant Milestones

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2026Football

2026 Music City Bowl Champions

Defeated Tennessee 30-28 in the Music City Bowl

Fighting Illini Fan Zone

🦬Mascot

Kingfisher (unofficial)

Type: Bird

Official Colors

Orange

#E84A27

Blue

#13294B

School Info

LocationChampaign, Illinois
Founded1867
Enrollment56,607

Fight Song

Illinois Loyalty

We're loyal to you Illinois, We're Orange and Blue Illinois.

Traditions

  • β€’Three-in-One
  • β€’Oskee-Wow-Wow

Venues

Football Stadium

Memorial Stadium

Basketball Arena

State Farm Center

Athlete Spotlights

Fighting Illini Athletes Who Recover Right

Hear from University of Illinois athletes about their recovery journey

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Red Grange

Football β€’ 1923-25

'The Galloping Ghost' - Pro Football Hall of Famer
DB

Dick Butkus

Football β€’ 1962-64

One of the greatest linebackers ever
DW

Deron Williams

Basketball β€’ 2002-05

Three-time NBA All-Star
GH

George Halas

Football β€’ 1915-17

NFL founder and Chicago Bears legend
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Lou Boudreau

Basketball/Baseball β€’ 1936-38

MLB Hall of Famer

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