Where to watch Indiana basketball vs Eastern Illinois in season opener, start time, channel

The Indiana Hoosiers host the Eastern Illinois Panthers to open the 2026-27 college basketball season at 7 p.m. ET Monday, Nov. 2.The Hoosiers, who rebuilt their roster after an 18-14 season, won three exhibition games. EIU's roster includes Gavin Welch (New Castle), Shane Sims (Evansville Harrison) and Ethan Hillsman (Fishers).Here's what you should know about the game:Watch IU-Eastern Illinois on B1G+When does Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU start time Monday, Nov. 2, 2026The Indiana Hoosiers and Eastern Illinois Panthers play at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 2, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.How to watch Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU TV on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026TV: B1G+ appWatch IU-EIU on B1G+How to listen to Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU radio station Monday, Nov. 2, 2026Radio: 105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, Varsity Network.oembed-frame {width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:0;}Indiana basketball rankings vs. Eastern IllinoisTeamEvanMiyaTorvikIndiana4526Eastern Illinois353340Who is the Indiana basketball coach? Who is the Eastern Illinois basketball coach?Darian DeVries is beginning his second season at IU, which went 18-14 in 2025-26. He previously coached at Drake and West Virginia, and has an 187-82 overall record.Marty Simmons is starting his sixth season at Eastern Illinois, with a 53-105 record. He also coached 11 seasons at Evansville, where he had a 184-175 record.Where to buy Indiana tickets Buy IU basketball tickets on StubHub!Where to buy Indiana merch, gearBuy IU gear on Fanatics!Indiana basketball roster 2026-27(No., name, height, year of eligibility, previous college)0, Trevor Manhertz, 6-8, 1st1, Darren Harris, 6-5, 3rd, Duke2, Bryce Lindsay, 6-3, 4th, Villanova3, Jaeden Mustaf, 6-6, 3rd, Georgia Tech4, Sam Alexis, 6-9, 5th 5, Markus Burton, 6-0, 4th, Notre Dame8, Prince-Alexander Moody, 6-4, 1st10, Drew Snively, 6-5, 2nd11, Trent Sisley, 6-8, 2nd12, Justin Monden, 6-0, 4th, Maryland-Eastern Shore14, Jordan Rayford, 6-5, 5th17, Clemens Sokolova, 7-0, 1st21, Samet Yigitoglu, 7-2, 3rd, SMU22, Aiden Sherrell, 6-11, 3rd, Alabama24, Vaughn Karvala, 6-7, 1st30, Ian Stephens, 6-5, 4th33, Ben Winkler, 6-10, 2nd, Cal State Fullerton Indiana basketball schedule 2026-27(times ET, with TV)Sun., Oct. 11: IU 96, Butler 68 (exhibition)Sun., Oct. 17: IU 76, North Carolina 58 (exhibition) Sun., Oct. 25: IU 79, Western Kentucky 74 (exhibition)Mon., Nov. 2: vs. Eastern Illinois, 7 p.m., B1G+ Thur., Nov. 5: vs. Bellarmine, 6 p.m., Peacock, NBCSNMon., Nov. 9: vs. Syracuse in Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m., FS1Thur., Nov. 12: vs. Tennessee Tech, 6:30 p.m., BTNTues., Nov. 17: vs Arkansas in New York, 7:30 p.m., Peacock, NBCSNFri., Nov. 20: vs. Kentucky in Indianapolis, 8 p.m., CBSTues., Nov. 24: vs. Jacksonville, 7 p.m., B1G+Fri., Nov. 27: vs. Bowling Green, 6 p.m., BTNTues., Dec. 1: vs. Rutgers, 8 p.m., FS1Thur., Dec. 3: vs. Western Illinois, 6 p.m., BTNMon., Dec. 7: at Iowa, 7 p.m., FS1Sat., Dec. 12: vs. UCF, noon, FS1Fri., Dec. 18: vs. Missouri, 6 p.m., FS1Tues., Dec. 22: vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 7 p.m., B1G+Sat., Jan. 2: vs. USC, 2 p.m., Peacock, NBCSNWed., Jan. 6: at Oregon, 10:30 p.m., BTNSat., Jan 9: at Washington, 3 p.m., Peacock, NBCSNTues., Jan. 12: vs. Maryland, 6 p.m., FS1Sat., Jan. 16: vs. Michigan, 1 p.m., CBSWed., Jan. 20: at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m., BTNSun., Jan. 24: vs. Illinois, noon, CBSWed., Jan. 27: at Northwestern, 7 p.m., BTNSat., Jan. 30: vs. UCLA, noon, CBSTues., Feb. 2: at Penn State, 6 p.m., FS1Sat., Feb. 6: at Nebraska, TBA, FoxTues., Feb. 9: vs. Northwestern, 7:30 p.m., BTNSat., Feb. 13: at Maryland, noon, CBSTues., Feb. 16: vs. Purdue, 7 p.m., Peacock, NBCSNFri., Feb. 19: at Wisconsin, 8 p.m., FS1Tues., Feb. 23: vs. Michigan State, 7 p.m., Peacock, NBCSNSun., Feb. 28: vs. Ohio State, 3:45 p.m., CBSFri., March 5: at Purdue, 8 p.m., FoxMarch 9-14: Big Ten Tournament in IndianapolisWant more Hoosiers coverage? Sign up for IndyStar's Hoosiers newsletter. Listen to Mind Your Banners, our IU Athletics-centric podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the latest on IndyStar TV: Hoosiers.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Where to watch Indiana basketball vs Eastern Illinois in season opener, start time, channelOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.