State Farm Center Director John Marquardt at his favorite place to watch basketball, from the tunnel at the arena in Champaign.

Here is everything you need to know about State Farm Arena, including a full schedule of upcoming events that will be held at the venue.

Dec. 14—CHAMPAIGN — Kylan Boswell went to the bench with two fouls just past the midway point of the first half. It was the typical auto-bench from Illinois coach Brad Underwood when one of ...

The color coding for State Farm Center seating in Saturday's "Stripe Game" against No. 1 Tennessee in Champaign, Illinois. / University of Illinois Athletics ...

Everyone in Champaign knew things would look different this year. With 10 newcomers added to Illinois' basketball roster in the offseason, expectations were that this Illini squad would be almost ...

May 17—It's commencement season at the home of Illini basketball. In a three-week stretch this month, State Farm Center has been hosting 12 different ceremonies: eight last weekend tied to the ...

The Illinois High School Association will extend its boys basketball state finals contract with State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

The Illinois High School Association’s boys basketball state tournament is staying in Champaign-Urbana through the 2029 season. The IHSA Board of Directors on Thursday announced the hosting ...

“We appreciate the support that Champaign-Urbana and its surrounding communities, the University, State Farm Center, Experience Champaign-Urbana, and all the tournament volunteers annually ...

The Boys Basketball State Final hosting extension was a joint proposal from the University of Illinois, the Fighting Illini Athletic Department, State Farm Center, Visit Champaign County, and the ...

Rock band Foreigner will visit Champaign-Urbana on the final day of Homecoming Week as a stop on its Historic Farewell Tour. The performance, which will feature Champaign County choirs, will take ...