Central Sports Events

This week Central Illinois sports fans can catch Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball (NCAA) at State Farm Center in Champaign on Feb 27, with the Fighting Illini women’s team (NCAA) returning to the same venue on March 1. Peoria hosts a packed weekend at the Peoria Civic Center – Carver Arena, where the Peoria Rivermen bring hockey action on Feb 28 and the Bradley Braves men’s basketball team (NCAA) plays on March 1. Nearby in Normal, the Illinois State Redbirds men’s basketball team (NCAA) will play at CEFCU Arena on March 1, rounding out a busy week of college hoops and hockey across Central Illinois.

Next week Central Illinois fans can catch Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball facing visiting opponents at State Farm Center, while the Bloomington Bison take the ice against rival clubs at Grossinger Motors Arena, and the Peoria Rivermen skate at Peoria Civic Center - Carver Arena. These college basketball and pro hockey matchups bring big-game energy to Champaign, Bloomington and Peoria, so follow the event links for details and tickets.

Finding upcoming sports events in Central Illinois is easy on Vivid Seats. At the top of this page, you’ll find a discovery tool featuring the most popular teams, matchups, and games across every league. You can browse by sport, venue, or date to explore events happening this week and beyond, all with real-time ticket availability and seating options.

Yes, you can often find last-minute sports tickets in Central Illinois on Vivid Seats. Whether you're planning ahead or deciding to catch a game on the fly, Vivid Seats updates listings in real time, so fans can secure verified tickets right up until kickoff, first pitch, or tipoff.

Absolutely. Every Central Illinois sports ticket sold on Vivid Seats comes with our 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures:

• Your transaction will be secure.
• Your tickets will be delivered before your event.
• Your tickets will be valid and authentic or your money back.

Our mission is to make buying sports tickets stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the game.

Vivid Seats uses All-In Pricing, so you'll see the full cost of a sports ticket in Central Illinois, including fees, upfront as you shop. No surprises at checkout.

If your game is canceled, you'll receive a full refund. If an event has been postponed or rescheduled, rest assured that your tickets will be valid for the new date. For some rescheduled games, the primary source of the tickets will reissue all previously purchased tickets with new bar codes. If this occurs, the seller will notify us, and we’ll deliver new tickets and remind you to discard your old ones.

Yes! Vivid Seats offers a leading ticket loyalty program: Vivid Seats Rewards. Fans earn credit on every purchase, which can be redeemed for future tickets. The more events you attend, the more perks you can unlock:

• A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases
• Birthday rewards
• Seat upgrades and VIP experiences
• Exclusive access to pregame or on-field events with select teams