Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and forward Ben Humrichous (3) celebrate after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and forward Ben Humrichous (3) celebrate after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Who does Illinois play next in the NCAA tournament?

The Illinois men’s basketball team has advanced to the Final Four.

So what’s ahead for the Illini? A little bit of a waiting game.

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Who does Illinois play next?

The Illini will play the winner of No. 1 seed Duke and No. 2 seed Connecticut. Those teams play at 4:05 p.m. central time on Sunday, March 29.

When is Illinois’ next game?

The Illini will play their next game on Saturday, April 4. The time has not been determined. The Final Four is being played in Indianapolis.

Final Four TV schedule

The Final Four semifinal games are scheduled for approximately 5 p.m. central time and 7:30 p.m. central time on TBS. The championship game is slated for 7:30 p.m. central on Monday, April 6 on TBS.

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Who does Illinois play next in the NCAA tournament?

Reporting by Romando Dixson, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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