Tennessee-Illinois set to meet in Music City on Dec. 6 at Bridgestone Arena
NASHVILLE – College basketball madness takes over the Music City when Tennessee battles Illinois on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Veteran event promoter bdG Sports announced the game today. Tip-off time will be announced at a later date and the game will be broadcast on ESPN networks. Tennessee enters the 2025-26 season with high expectations following Elite Eight finishes in each of the past two NCAA Tournaments.