How to Watch Alabama vs Illinois: Stream Men’s College Basketball Live, TV Channel

Labaron Philon and No. 11 Alabama will battle Kylan Boswell and No. 8 Illinois in a non-conference college basketball showdown on Wednesday night.

The No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide will take the court in a non-conference men’s college basketball game on the road at the United Center against the hometown Illinois Fighting Illini, the No. 8 team in the country, on Wednesday. In the second Top 25 matchup of the night, the Crimson Tide will head into enemy territory with a 2-1 record through the first two weeks of the season. They opened up with an easy home win against North Dakota by 29 points, before heading to New York to take on former No. 5 ranked St. John’s. In their first test, they came out on top, 103-96, on the back of a 25-point night from Labraon Philon.

How to Watch Alabama vs Illinois in Men’s College Basketball Today:

Game Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: FOX Sports 1

Location: United Center

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Taylor Bol Bowen had 17 points and nine rebounds, dominating the glass. They faced another ranked opponent in top-ranked Purdue and lost 87-80 on their home court in Tuscaloosa. Despite the loss, Alabama’s Aden Holloway dropped 21 points, while Philon chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and seven assists. This will be their third of four straight AP ranked games.

The No. 8 ranked Fighting Illini have jumped almost 10 spots in the AP Poll since the preseason No. 17 ranking. They are undefeated this season with a 4-0 record, taking down a Top 25 opponent already. They opened the season at home in Champaign, beating Jackson State and FGCU, scoring 113 points in each contest and winning both by over 40 points.

Their first real test of the season came against former No. 11 ranked Texas Tech, a game that they won 81-77. Andrej Stojakovic, the former Cal Golden Bear, led the team with 23 points off the bench, while Kylan Boswell, the former Arizona Wildcat, had 22 points as a starter. They continued a strong showing against Colgate over the weekend, winning by 19 points.

What Time Is The Men’s College Basketball Game Between Alabama vs. Illinois On?

The Alabama vs Illinois game will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great college basketball action.

What Channel Is The Alabama vs. Illinois Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into FOX Sports 1 to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this match and many other basketball games.

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