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    Illinois Fighting Illini at Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball (Exhibition)

    Saturday, October 17, 2026
    11:59 PM
    Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center
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    What you get in each sectionSeating guide

    Across 10 listings on sale, upper level starts at $35 all-in.

    • Upper level

      from $35

      Highest tier of the bowl, typically the cheapest reserved seats.

      10 listings · Upper Level 207, Upper Level 201, Upper Level 214, Upper Level 203

    Based on 10 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

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    College basketball fans can catch an early look at two competitive programs when the Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Cincinnati Bearcats for an exhibition game. This preseason matchup offers a chance to see both teams test new lineups and strategies before the regular season officially begins, providing an initial glimpse into their potential for the upcoming year. This exhibition game takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. It's a prime opportunity for college basketball enthusiasts to experience the energy of live hoops in an arena setting, perfect for those eager to see how these teams are shaping up.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, October 17, 2026

    11:59 PM

    Location

    Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center, Cincinnati, OH

    Teams

    Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball

    Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball

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    Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball

    Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball

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    Game overview: Home team: Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball; Away team: Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball; League: NCAA Basketball; Venue: Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center; City: Cincinnati, OH. When and where: Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026; Kickoff / start time: 11:59 PM local, ET (Eastern Time); Address: Cincinnati, OH. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Upper Level 207 at $35.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 10 verified listings.

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    Game overview

    Home team
    Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball
    Away team
    Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball
    League
    NCAA Basketball
    Venue
    Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center
    City
    Cincinnati, OH

    When and where

    Date
    Saturday, October 17, 2026
    Kickoff / start time
    11:59 PM local, ET (Eastern Time)
    Address
    Cincinnati, OH

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Upper Level 207 at $35.00 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    10 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    At $54.38 all-in, this is the cheapest we have seen these tickets in the 6 days we have been tracking them (high of $68.44, average $61.41).

    Lowest we've tracked
    Today
    $54.38
    6-day low
    $54.38
    6-day high
    $68.44
    Average
    $61.41

    Prices are the cheapest all-in listing (ticket plus fees) recorded once per day. Resale prices move constantly, so live checkout pricing is always the final word.

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    Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center

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